A SMALL BIRD AUTOMATON AND A LOCKING BRASS SNUFF BOX (2)
Late 19th Century
The chrome plated metal bird cage containing a gilt ball clock encircled by a bird, 10cm high, within a leather case; Together with a circular brass snuff box decorated with the sun, dials and a moon locking mechanism, 9cm diam
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£60 - £90
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Hammer price:
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£140 |
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.
Condition report:
The bird cage, as per photography, is bent and mis-shapen. Dirt and dust to base of the cage.
The winding mechanism does not appear to be working and possibly an element is also missing from the cage, as indicated by a vacant hole with a protruding metal stump. General oxidization in areas, as to be expected.
The brass snuff box as per illstraion with tarnishing and genereal wear commensurate with use and gae.
