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A singing bird automaton by Bontems,
the nightengale with articulated head, beak and tail, in domed brass cage with perch and simulated ivy, on square giltwood base with floral relief above leaf-moulded border, going-barrel movement and birdsong -- 19in. (48cm.) high, under glass dome (cracked) on ebonised base with link to stop/start lever and sound aperture.
the nightengale with articulated head, beak and tail, in domed brass cage with perch and simulated ivy, on square giltwood base with floral relief above leaf-moulded border, going-barrel movement and birdsong -- 19in. (48cm.) high, under glass dome (cracked) on ebonised base with link to stop/start lever and sound aperture.
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis
Sale room notice
This lot is incorrectly illustrated as 795. The correct illustration is on the right-hand side and shows the ebonsied base.
The estimate should read 1800 - 2500GBP.
The estimate should read 1800 - 2500GBP.