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A rare late 19th century Swiss singing bird music box, the…
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A rare late 19th century Swiss singing bird music box, the crisp-tooled gilt metal engraved case of rectangular form, slide button switch to the front releasing the hinged lid and exposing the iridescent feathered singing bird, with articulated bone beak, the wings and body move from side-to-side with accompanying synchronised bird song, standing above a grilled and engraved oval panel. Key wind, working order, hinged back flap revealing the key. 9.8 cm x 6.5 cm x 3.5 cm when closed
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Entertainment Equipment: Musical Boxes & Automata