A French late 19th / early 20th century singing bird box, probably by Bontems of Paris, the brightly feathered bird automaton on gilt filigree oval surround, in gilt case with finely detailed floral decoration, operating slide to the front 9.5cm wide, with replacement key and details of restoration dated 2008

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