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French Monkey Band Automaton ca. 1900

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Item Details

Description

French monkey band automaton with 5 moving monkeys ca. 1900. Movement is produced by winding a crank and music is produced by a little cylinder music box mechanism inside. Wood and glass case. Height: 43 cm. Width: 41 cm. Depth: 40 cm. Condition: Excellent. Location: Switzerland, Degersheim.

Condition

Excellent

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French Monkey Band Automaton ca. 1900

Name: French Monkey Band Automaton ca. 1900
SKU: 159557516
Price: 2250 EUR
Availability: InStock

Estimate €3,000 - €6,000

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