Image Lot Price Description

3167
$364.50
Revised: 11/20/2013 

This is NOT a clockwork toy, otherwise the description is correct.

LOT OF TWO EARLY WINDUP CAGED BIRDS. Germany. 1) Smaller bird cage shows hand painting below and gold gilt on cage. Tin bird inside would flutter as paper bellows would emit squeak. 2) More elaborate version with tin base and cast feet. When wound, bird would spin with wings fluttering and squeak from bellows. SIZE: Largest 9″ t. CONDITION: 1) Mechanism not working. Otherwise good. 2) All functions working. Very good. 1-13479, 1-13480 (600-900)


Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Fall 2013
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