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19TH CENTURY FRENCH AUTOMATON

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This automaton dates to the latter part of the 19th century. It consists of a man dressed in tails with a walking stick and a monocle, standing on a box that serves as the music box. When playing, his motion is to lift his hand and view through the monocle. CONDITION: There are some areas of dirt and grime consistent with age. The automaton comes housed in a glass globe and is fully operational. This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made. Condition: (Good) Dimensions: 22" x 12"

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19TH CENTURY FRENCH AUTOMATON

Name: 19TH CENTURY FRENCH AUTOMATON
SKU: 173155709
Price: 900 USD
Availability: InStock

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