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CLOCKWORK PICTURE MADE BY THE HOYT DEVICE CO. SHOWING AN AFRICAN-AMERICAN GENTLEMAN

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CLOCKWORK PICTURE MADE BY THE HOYT DEVICE CO. SHOWING AN AFRICAN-AMERICAN GENTLEMAN

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This is the iconic African-American gentleman with moving eyes and mouth, operating from a clockwork mechanism in a picture frame and made by the Hoyt Device Co. out of New York City. Fully operational and working, with a great early look. CONDITION: There are some areas of staining and wear due to age and use, with a slight fold to the background of the picture, but nothing to distract from the overall appeal of this clockwork picture. PROVENANCE: From the lifelong collection of Bill Howard. Condition: (Good - Very Good) Dimensions: 24" x 17"

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CLOCKWORK PICTURE MADE BY THE HOYT DEVICE CO. SHOWING AN AFRICAN-AMERICAN GENTLEMAN

Name: CLOCKWORK PICTURE MADE BY THE HOYT DEVICE CO. SHOWING AN AFRICAN-AMERICAN GENTLEMAN
SKU: 173155427
Price: 2000 USD
Availability: InStock

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