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1860 ADOLF MUELLER AUTOMATON OF A YOUNG MAN PLAYING HIS BANJO

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1860 ADOLF MUELLER AUTOMATON OF A YOUNG MAN PLAYING HIS BANJO

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This automaton is pictured on page 37 of "Collecting Musical Boxes and How to Repair Them." Produced by Adolf Mueller of Sundberg, Germany, in 1860. The automaton deploys several different movements: eyes, mouth, head, hands, arms and fingers. CONDITION: Fully operational and with the original banjo. The young lad is in original clothing, showing some tattered appearance that could be greatly improved with a good cleaning and with the original top cap. A simply great early piece of German mechanical automation. PROVENANCE: From the lifelong collection of Bill Howard. Condition: (Very Good) Dimensions: 29" x 12"

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1860 ADOLF MUELLER AUTOMATON OF A YOUNG MAN PLAYING HIS BANJO

Name: 1860 ADOLF MUELLER AUTOMATON OF A YOUNG MAN PLAYING HIS BANJO
SKU: 173155411
Price: 5500 USD
Availability: InStock

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