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Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
April 29, 2016 10:00 AMCalender
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Two-bird Singing Automaton

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Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2890MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: April 29, 2016 10:00AM

Description:

Two-bird Singing Automaton, Germany, 20th century, brass case with repousse decoration and wire cage containing two birds with colorful plumage which sing and move heads, tails, and beaks when activated by the clockwork mechanism, ht. 11 in.
Estimate $400-600

plumage deteriorating on yellow bird


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Germany