European Furniture & Decorative Arts

In overall good condition. The mechanism winds smoothly and functions with the bird signing and moving its wings and beak to the tune. Appears to retain the original bird-form winding key. Light surface wear consistent with age and use.
Gross weight: 513.7 grams.
A video of the automaton in use can be seen here: https://vimeo.com/1153709096

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