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MAN PLAYING MOONFACE VIOLA AUTOMATON

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Item Details

Description

Germany, very unusual and amusing automaton, depicts standing man in full cloth outfit and hat, with glass eyes and hand with moon face and retracting tongue, actions include bow playing, tongue and head movements when clockwork is activated. 24" h.

Condition

Some flaking to base paint, could use cleaning as well, otherwise (VG Cond.)

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MAN PLAYING MOONFACE VIOLA AUTOMATON

Name: MAN PLAYING MOONFACE VIOLA AUTOMATON
SKU: 28830496
Price: 1900 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $2,500 - $3,000

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Starting Price $1,200

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