05-03-200505-03-2005
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBolton MA
2283
May 3, 2005 10:00 AMCalender
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Lever-Operated Magician Automaton

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Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2283Location: BoltonDate / Time: May 03, 2005 10:00AM

Description:

Lever-Operated Magician Automaton, circa 1890, with German bisque head impressed 2/o, closed mouth, painted eyes, molded blonde hair, papier-mache conical hat edged in gilt-paper, wood body with carved and painted lower limbs, paper-covered table and wood base, a lever at the back causing the figure to nod his head and uncover an object (missing) with a lifting and twisting motion of the right hand, in the original parti-colored clown's costume trimmed with lace and ruff, ht. 11 in.
Estimate $300-500

Keywords

bisque head