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Mel Birnkrant Theatre Guignol Music Box Automaton

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Mel Birnkrant Theatre Guignol Music Box Automaton

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Automaton music box by Boutique Fantastique for Mel Birnkrant. Crafted in NYC in the 1960s and sold as small batch runs to Henri Bendel, Bergdorf Goodman, and Lord and Taylor. Described as his ultimate music box, the Grand Theatre Guignol features Harlequin and Columbine dancing to the Waltz from Gounod?s Faust. Constructed by hand in a limited edition of only 100. Reference the below link to learn about the music box series, including a video interview with Mr. Birnkrant demonstrating the boxes: http://melbirnkrant.com/recotwo/page19.html Winds and plays. Missing 4 small ball feet on bottom. Measures 14.25" W x 3.25" D x 9" T

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Mel Birnkrant Theatre Guignol Music Box Automaton

Name: Mel Birnkrant Theatre Guignol Music Box Automaton
SKU: 169361581
Price: 350 USD
Availability: InStock

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