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Bell-playing Automaton Figure

Sell one like this
$677$550
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 3023TLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: August 04, 2017 12:00PM

Description:

Bell-playing Automaton Figure, Germany, 19th century, the figure with painted porcelain head wearing a felt hat and lacy outfit seated in a chair holding two beaters in front of a bell, mounted on a patterned paper base, porcelain handle crank in the side, ht. 11 in.
Estimate $600-800


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