Early 20th Century French Mechanical Singing Bird

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12" (30 cm.) Presented with a brass cage with gilt metal base and brass hanging loop is a brass perch upon which is posed a feathered bird and leaves. When wound at the underside, the bird flutters its wings, turns from side to side, and whistles bird songs. Condition: generally excellent, mechanism functions well. Marks: Made in France 5864631. Comments: French, early 20th century. Value Points: wonderful song and movements of the petite singing bird.