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Automaton Figural Music Box

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Item Details

Description

Bronzed metal with two bull dogs looking at a butterfly on ground, marked "Samson", when operating the butterflies wings move up & down, on ball feet with fixed key wind, marked on paper label "Paris Made in French", circa 1900,5 1/2 x 8 x 5 1/2" high.

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Automaton Figural Music Box

Name: Automaton Figural Music Box
SKU: 53327842
Price: 650 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $200 - $500

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