76. 19th Century Miniature Glass Dome Featuring Birds on Tree Branch 4 ½” (11 cm.) Five tiny handpainted birds are arranged upon a wooden tree branch and preserved under a glass dome with ebony base. Excellent condition. Late 1800s. $400/500 78.
77. German Tin Lithographed Mechanical Bird in Cage 9” (23 cm.) The lithographed tin bird cage with original brown finish and gilt trim contains a tin bird perched on tin leaves, with painted finish and hinged feathers. When wound, the bird bobs up and down. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1890. $500/700
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78. Sonneberg Bisque Child Doll with Original Costume for the French Market 14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket
head, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, thick stroke brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, four tiny teeth, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1. Comments: Sonneberg, circa 1885, the doll was designed to appeal to the French market. Value Points: fine original condition, the doll is wearing her original burgundy velvet dress with ivory faille trim, matching cap and bonnet with woven lace trim, undergarments, socks, shoes. $700/900 76.
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