Large Continental Duo of Singing Birds in Cage Automaton

Circa 1900, likely French, unsigned, featuring two feathered bird automata perched upon an upholstered terrace, within a gilt brass cage having repousse foliate scrollwork frieze and wood underside, adjustable lever for three settings and key wind aperture to the base side.

21 x 11 x 11 in.

From the Collection of Wade Woodleif, Henderson, North Carolina

Some rubbing and minor areas of denting to metal; dust soiling to upholstered terrace and feathers; 3 setting arm is tight; without winding key (unable to test operation).