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MAGICIAN WIND-UP AUTOMATON

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Early French automaton magician with music. Motions include head movements, arms raise and lower cups, balls raise and lower to show disappearance. Single tune music box. CONDITION: All original including the clothes, showing light soiling from age. Music box plays, movement of arms and disappearing balls needs adjustment. Condition: (Good) Dimensions: 8" x 11 - 3/4" x 19 - 1/2".

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MAGICIAN WIND-UP AUTOMATON

Name: MAGICIAN WIND-UP AUTOMATON
SKU: 177301856
Price: 1400 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,000 - $3,000

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