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French Singing Bird Music Box

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DESCRIPTION: A French singing bird music box. Features an ornate gilt metal bird cage designed foundation with floral reliefs. Further designed with a center perched signing bird and wind up mechanism underneath. Marked: "Made In France"
CIRCA: 20th Cent.
ORIGIN: France
DIMENSIONS: H: 11.5" x D: 6.5"
CONDITION: Not in working condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS 305-332-9274. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

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French Singing Bird Music Box

Name: French Singing Bird Music Box
SKU: 104296313
Price: 140 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $100 - $1,000

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