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A French Singing and Flying Bird Musical Automaton Clock with Glass Dome, late 19th-early 20th century. 24 h x 17-1/2 w x 8-... (Total: 2 Items)
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Sold on Dec 9, 2017 for:
$3,250.00
Bid Source: HA.com/Live bidder
Description
A French Singing and Flying Bird Musical Automaton Clock with Glass Dome, late 19th-early 20th century24 h x 17-1/2 w x 8-1/2 d inches (61.0 x 44.5 x 21.6 cm)
Clock comprising tree with flying bird mechanism to midsection, lower right ground with animated blue jay drinking from spinning glass waterfall, clock case housed in rock formation, base with mechanism on/off switch and musical pull-mechanism and song buttons.
Condition Report*:
Some missing leaves, few hairlines to clock face, few minor feathers missing, with wear commensurate with age and use.
Bird in flight movement and bluejay drinking from flowing water in apparent working order but not guaranteed. Heritage does not guarantee the working order or completeness of clock mehanisms.
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2017 December 8 - 10 Fine & Decorative Arts featuring The Holiday Table Signature Auction #5337 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
December, 2017
8th-10th
Friday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 3
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