A Bontems singing bird automaton
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A Bontems singing bird automaton

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A Bontems singing bird automaton
with black and red plumage, articulated head, beak and tail, domed brass cage, and going-barrel movement with birdsaong, the giltwood base with floral relief, bun feet and paper label on the underside B. Bontems, 72 Rue de Cléry, Inventeur ..., -- 18in. (46cm.) high
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