16th Sep, 2023 9:30 GMT/BST
A Singing Bird Automata, circa 1900, in the manner of Blaise Bontems, with a single bird in a domed square wirework cage, on a gilt base decorated in relief with foliage and leaves and ball feet
43cm high
Sold for £550
Estimated at £400 - £600
Mechanism not working. Cage door handle lacking. Birds somewhat disheviled. Wear, chips and cracks to base. Two feet replaced.
Auction: Country House Sale, 16th Sep, 2023
To include Part II of the TB & R Jordan Collection comprising works by the Staithes Group of artists, and others.
The sale will also include an appealing mix of traditional antiques and curiosities, good furnishing pieces and specialist collectors’ items.
Part I (Lots 1- 429)
Part II (Lots 500 - 918)
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Wednesday 13th - Friday 15th September 10am-4pm, and the morning of the sale from 8am
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