ATTRIBUTED BONTEMS LARGE SINGING BIRD AUTOMATON CLOCK: Composite and metal tree featuring 7 automaton birds and one stationary bird, with chirping noise, unmarked, attributed to noted automaton maker Bontems, Paris. Japy Freres time and strike movement, porcelain dial. Separate movement for automaton in carved gilt wood base. Replacement key for automaton in office, missing key and pendulum for clock. 32'' h. x 23'' x 11 1/2''.
CONDITION: Missing glass dome. Currently running including birds however not guaranteed to continue. Some condition issues, please call for condition.