A French Porcelain Mounted Gilt Bronze Singing Bird Automaton Clock

Attributed to Bontems, Circa 1875

having dial with Roman numerals, the bell striking movement signed H&F Paris 1876, numbered 5658, the fluted drum case draped with garlands of flowers and surmounted by two doves, the whole raised on a rectangular glazed plinth with seated putti caryatids at the corners and enclosing a brightly plumed bird in a painted landscape, the breakfront plinth with angled corners and inset with three porcelain panels painted with romantic figures in a landscape within blue and gilt borders and containing the separate automaton mechanism causing the bird to sing while moving his beak, head and tail feathers.

Height 26 1/4 inches.

Property of Dr. Barbara Mae Atwood, Rockford, Illinois

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Item having light wear to gilt throughout with no visible damage or repairs, having keys for clock works and bird mechanism, the glass at back of the case housing the works likely replaced. To obtain the condition of the clock works please view the lot in person or send a trusted advisor on your behalf. Width 13 x depth 7 inches.

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A French Porcelain Mounted Gilt Bronze Singing Bird Automaton Clock

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