French or Swiss, a large singing bird in cage, with a gilt wood and gesso base, brass cage, controls and winding from the base, C.1880 — Antique Clocks Price Guide

Name: French or Swiss, a large singing bird in cage, with a gilt wood and gesso base, brass cage, controls and winding from the base, C.1880
Brand: Unsigned
Price: 800 USD
Availability: Discontinued

Shelf or Mantel Singing Bird Animated Unsigned France auction

Price Record

Sale date May 15, 2011

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Maker Unsigned
Type Shelf or Mantel Singing Bird Animated
Country France
Price type auction
Date May 15, 2011
Source R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts

Description

base of cage is missing one turned wooden foot. Gesso and gilding have failed along the base molding; cage is a bit loose. Is dusty. Plays and moves well. Overall good original condition. Ht 211/2"

Record courtesy of R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts