Large Musical Composition Under A Globe, Stuffed Birds, 19th Century.

Large music box under a globe (blown glass) used to protect birds stuffed on flowering branches; all carried by a basin on its pedestal. It is decorated with gilded copper (or bronze) motifs. Empire. Period mid-19th century. The base is made of elm burl wood containing a musical mechanism (original, in working order). Mechanical movement with manual winding (key). Rare for its size and condition. Original stamp of the Wurtel house, Paris (see photos). - Dimensions: height: 81.5 cms; Width: 37 cms; depth: 24 cms.