French Two Singing Birds Automaton in Gilded Cage

The French automaton features two birds singing, flapping their wings, and moving their heads and beaks, all automatically. Each bird sits atop a perch inside a gilded metal bird cage on a gilt wooden base. Real bird feathers add to the lifelike quality of the birds.

A spring wound clockwork mechanism, located in the base, drives the animation and song. The mechanism also features sliding whistles and a series of cams and levers that create realistic sounds. This automaton comes with a one-year warranty.

21″ High x 11 1/2″ Diameter

Circa 1910

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