Early 20th century caged two bird automaton, in the manner of Reuge of Switzerland, the domed brass cage enclosing birds perching upon foliage, the red bird, with articulated neck, beak and tail, the yellow bird beak and tail only, both moving but currently silent, the key-wound mechanism unmarked, 23.5cm excluding loop handle
Sold for £220
Early 20th century caged two bird automaton, in the manner of Reuge of Switzerland, the domed brass cage enclosing birds perching upon foliage, the red bird, with articulated neck, beak and tail, the yellow bird beak and tail only, both moving but currently silent, the key-wound mechanism unmarked, 23.5cm excluding loop handle
Auction: Autumn Specialist Sale, 12th Sep, 2024
Our Autumn Specialist Sale of Fine Furniture, Modern Design, Paintings, Prints, Silver, Jewellery, Watches, Ceramics, Glassware & other Collectors Items.
Highlights will include a Walt Disney animation cell from 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs', a Lalique car mascot, a figure of Morph, a Rolex Yacht-Master, a collection of greyhound studies, and a good selection of jewellery.
Viewing
Wednesday 11th September - 10am till 5pm