19 th century French bird hunter's tool and decoy. This item was placed in the ground and wound up. The hunter would pull a string causing the head of the tool to rotate. With the reflection and movement, birds would mistake it for a bird that had landed below and found safe haven. The unsuspecting birds would fly towards the object below. 

Art Glass/Wood/Bronze

Dimensions: 27x42x14cm

Weight: 770gr.