Lot 1593

EARLY WAX MUSICAL AUTOMITON DEPICTING THE BABY JESUS.

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EARLY WAX MUSICAL AUTOMITON DEPICTING THE BABY JESUS.

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This early automaton depicts a 12" wax figure of the baby Jesus, laying in a wicker basket on a silk pillow. Playing a 3" cylinder with movement of lifting and lowering the head. Condition: Very good, the wax figure is complete and showing no damage or repair. The music box plays well and the basket is complete and in original finish. Motion is a bit sluggish, and would improve with service. A very unique automaton in excellent condition.Condition:(Very Good).Box: 15" x 9" x 8".Dimensions:

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EARLY WAX MUSICAL AUTOMITON DEPICTING THE BABY JESUS.

Name: EARLY WAX MUSICAL AUTOMITON DEPICTING THE BABY JESUS.
SKU: 145991929
Price: 230 USD
Availability: InStock

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