Auction Date:2008 Dec 13 @ 10:00 (UTC-5 : EST/CDT)
Location:2000 Nr. Reading Road, Denver, Pennsylvania, United States
Description Patented 1880. Includes original box. Very unusual item with three inch long pot-metal bird that opens mouth and tail that goes up-and-down. Looks to be a blow toy with a small apparatus and rubber hose to operate toy by blowing into it. All original rubber hose is cracked and broken into pieces but present. Beautiful picture label on box. Condition (Very Good).
Auction Location:
2000 Nr. Reading Road, Denver, Pennsylvania, United States
Previewing Details:
Lots are available for display from now until the auction at Morphy Auctions 2000 N. Reading Road I Denver, PA 17517 (717) 335-3435 I
Taxes:
| Tax | Rate | Desc. |
| PST |
6% |
Pennsylvania State Tax |
Buyer's Premiums:
| From (Incl.) | To (Excl.) | Premium |
| 0.00 |
9,999.00 |
15% |
| 10,000.00 |
Infinite |
15% |
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