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German automaton figure of a trumpet player,

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German automaton figure of a trumpet player,

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German automaton figure of a trumpet player, the bisque headed figure of a young man in fancy dress with brown glass eyes, painted details and open mouth, standing on a red velvet covered base. When music box is switched on the head turns and the trumpet is lifted toward his mouth and them lowered. Back of head marked "44.10", probably by Gebruder Kuhnlanz. 14.5"H, Circa - 1890.

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German automaton figure of a trumpet player,

Name: German automaton figure of a trumpet player,
SKU: 61001334
Price: 450 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $600 - $800

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