Antique and unusual "bird in bush" automaton by Blaise Bontems circa 1880. A fine example of small size with "running water" automaton, a bird flying from branch to branch, another on top of the bush jumping up and down and one other automaton of a "butterfly" flying around the pool by the water automaton. All the time these birds are moving they are making a cheeping sound too. There is also a two tune musical box in the base wound by a cord that plays beautifully. The boxwood cams are unusual too and the automaton has its original and perfect glass dome. Bontems, France circa 1880. 20 inches high by 16 inches wide by 7.5 inches deep ( 50 cms by 40 cms by 18.75 cms)