Description
19th century singing bird automaton. 6.5"W x 5.5"D x 12"H. This automaton features a gilt brass cage housing a songbird. The songbird has retained a few of her feathers over the past several decades & exhibits peaks of her original red color. On the bottom of the cage you'll find the wind up mechanism that operates the bird as well as the speaker hole from which the song would once have played. When on the bird comes to life flicking it's tail & opening its mouth to sing. The bird is perched on a stand over a green felt base, a small berry spring hangs from the top of the cage. Please note that this automaton functions mechanically however the bird no longer sings. The wind up mechanism is missing it's key but is still able to be wound. One foot is missing from the base, as photographed. JM - 011823 - 105560 - Our items may contain rust, dust, grease, or grit. All of our pieces are reclaimed from industrial environments where they may have been exposed to years of use & weathering. As such, each piece has character. Industrial Artifacts cannot be held responsible for matters of taste regarding the character of a piece. ALL ITEMS ARE INSURED FOR THEIR FULL VALUE. INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS: Due to the high value of some of our items, many items shipped to internationally cannot always be insured for their full value. in these cases, we will insure them to the full extent available, but will not be responsible for additional damages above the available insured amount. International items are shipped via USPS or UPS; please become familiar with the insurance policy associated with your country. BUYERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DUTIES & TAXES THAT MAY APPLY. Free shipping may only apply to customers located within the continental United States. REFUNDS: A 10% restocking fee will be applied to refunded purchases wherein the buyer no longer wishes to complete the transaction. 19Th Century Functioning Singing Bird Automaton
