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COFFEE OR TEA MERCHANT MUSICAL AUTOMATON.

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SWISS MADE "PIERROT ECRIVAIN" MUSICAL AUTOMATON.: 1975, SWISS: Patterned and inspired by the 19th century work of Vichy, this Swiss example of Pierrot Ecrivain finds him once again at is writing table, finishing his composition and adjusting his lamp

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RABBIT IN CABBAGE MUSICAL AUTOMATON. Paris: Roulet-Decamps,...: RABBIT IN CABBAGE MUSICAL AUTOMATON. Paris: Roulet-Decamps, ca. 1930. Clockwork automaton in the form of a green head of cabbage out of the top of which peers a white rabbit. When the motion is activa

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WOMAN FANNING HERSELF MUSICAL AUTOMATON WITH GIFT BOX.: 1900, FRANCE: A beautiful musical automaton of a pretty girl, sitting on the music box, fanning herself. Attributed to Jumeau. Original clothing, fans and wig, bisque head and hands with glass eyes. T

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RARE FRENCH MUSICAL AUTOMATON ATTRIBUTED TO PHALIBOIS W/ OVAL-SHAPED SCENE.: Rare French automaton attributed to Phalibois, consists of an oval-shaped scene with four dancing figures on top, three female and one male in apparently late 18th century attire and wigs. Papier-m

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FRENCH MUSICAL AUTOMATON "WOMAN PRODUCE PURVEYOR".: 1900, FRANCE: French musical automata of a young lady with a basket of fruit she appears to be selling. All the fancy Victorian clothing is original, the doll's head and hands are bisque and her eyes

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FRENCH YOUNG FLOWER GIRL MUSICAL AUTOMATON.: 1900, FRANCE: A wonderful French automata music box with a young girl holding a basket of flowers, attributed to Lambert. Motion includes head movement and her arms raise the flower basket as to offer

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SLEEPING GIRL MUSICAL AUTOMATON.: 1900, FRANCE: This automata is of a sleeping girl, lying in a field of grass with a dreamy expression on her face. Operated by pull string, you can listen to the music box without motion, or motion wi

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YOUNG GIRL EARLY MUSICAL AUTOMATON.: 1910, FRENCH: Late 19th century, early 20th century French automata of a young girl powdering her nose and looking in the mirror. Mounted to a one tune music box, her motion includes lifting her right

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COFFEE OR TEA MERCHANT MUSICAL AUTOMATON.

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1920, FRENCH: A wonderful musical automata featuring an appropriately dressed eastern coffee or tea merchant, sitting cross legged and pouring tea or coffee into a cup. Motion include lifting his head, moving his lips, pouring into his mug and lifting his mug to his mouth, all while the music box plays. CONSIDERATIONS: The clothes and the rug he sits on are clean, slightly faded or muted, but nothing distracting. The figure is in great condition and may have been restored at one time. Great motion coupled with a nice music box. Condition: (Very Good). Dimensions: 23" x 21" x 25".

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COFFEE OR TEA MERCHANT MUSICAL AUTOMATON.

Name: COFFEE OR TEA MERCHANT MUSICAL AUTOMATON.
SKU: 133563424
Price: 3200 USD
Availability: InStock

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