Emporium & Coins Auction
Fri, Oct 22, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 326
Victorian Birdcage Automaton Clock
Estimate: $400 - $600
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
19th/20th century, rectangular domed gilt metal cage, three birds with ivy post, fabric to interior base, mounted on giltwood base, foliate carved decoration, fitted with circular dial, retailed by Bailey, Banks and Biddle, Philadelphia, with clock wind key, 22-1/2 x 14-1/2 x 10-1/2 in.
Provenance: Estate of Claude and Leona P. Canada, Kentucky
Condition
minor wear/rubbing to gilt metal finish, giltwood base with losses to finish, age splits, birds, interior carpet and ivy dusty, clock takes a wind and runs, birds sing and move
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