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A French automaton timepiece made for the Spanish market, circa…
Auction House:
Auction Location:
Melbourne
Date:
15-Sep-2019
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Description:
A French automaton timepiece made for the Spanish market, circa 1830, painted bronze finish with silk thread movement and fancy dial. Separate movement in the base drives the water wheel and simulated stream, as well as ringing the bell in the tower. Rare. 48 cm high
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Category:
Entertainment Equipment: Musical Boxes & Automata