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ELECTROMECHANICAL SITTING CONFUCIUS AUTOMATON.

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The Analects of Confucius; Easton Press: Tan leather bound, 1976. Most books in this collection are in Unused Condition. Some have minor flaws from sitting on book shelves that we'll show when photographing if significant enough.

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ELECTROMECHANICAL SITTING CONFUCIUS AUTOMATON.

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1940, UK: A store window attention attraction or a store display attraction automaton. Electromechanical operation, Confucius nods his head and lifts his arms. Composition construction, original clothing with glass eyes. CONSIDERATIONS: Very little wear to the figure or to the clothing. Bright colors and good movement. 220 operation, there is a thought that this piece may have been used in some capacity to tell fortunes. Condition: (Good - Very Good). Dimensions: 11 - 1/2" x 12 - 1/2" x 16 - 1/2".

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ELECTROMECHANICAL SITTING CONFUCIUS AUTOMATON.

Name: ELECTROMECHANICAL SITTING CONFUCIUS AUTOMATON.
SKU: 133563414
Price: 650 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $500 - $1,000

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