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A British musical automaton of sailors dancing the Hornpipe,…
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Melbourne
Date:
20-Feb-2023
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Description:
A British musical automaton of sailors dancing the Hornpipe, circa 1880, the glazed and gilt frame diorama displaying two painted metal sailors with articulated knees and hips, who dance to a music-box version of the hornpipe, with painted exotic harbour background depicting a sailboat with three passengers, the case with handle housing a musical key winding movement w key wind. A similar example is illustrated in "Jack Tar a sailor's life: 1750-1910," p.151. H: 35 cm, W: 37.5 cm, diameter 17.5 cm
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Entertainment Equipment: Musical Boxes & Automata