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Beautiful & Complex Seven Figure French Automaton.

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Beautiful & Complex Seven Figure French Automaton.

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All original, nice design on base. When cranked on the side all seven doll figures play instruments and music emits from inside the box. Sheet music and stand in the center. Some figures are in jester outfits. Figures include; a conductor, violin player, mandolin player, cello player, drummer, hurdy-gurdy player and a flute player. Clothing looks to be original, bells on their hat and a beautiful, happy expression on their faces. Some general wear to the base. There is some deterioration to the clothing due to age. (Excellent). 17-1/2'' x 16''.

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Beautiful & Complex Seven Figure French Automaton.

Name: Beautiful & Complex Seven Figure French Automaton.
SKU: 47411743
Price: 1900 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $2,000 - $4,000

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Starting Price $500

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