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Geisha Girl Automaton. Paris, Pierre Mayer, ca. 2002.

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Geisha Girl Automaton.: Geisha Girl Automaton. Paris: Pierre Mayer, ca. 2002. Handmade wooden automaton with exposed works. The Geisha raises the cup to show a ball underneath. As the crank is turned, the cup descends, and s

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Japanese Conjurer Automaton. Paris: Pierre Mayer, ca.: Japanese Conjurer Automaton. Paris: Pierre Mayer, ca. 2004. Handmade wooden automaton with exposed works. As the crank is turned, the cup in the conjurer’s hands descends, and the magician waves

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A 'Sample' Coffee Cup and Saucer, ca. 1800: A 'Sample' Coffee Cup and Saucer, ca. 1800decorated in gilt, blue, and purple with foliate and fruit motifs with various patterns along border; bearing monogram A.T.; diameter of saucer: 5 1/4 in., he

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CARTIER Paris Herman Whiton Yacht Hinged Box Case: Rare piece of yacht race history. Crafted of sterling silver with gold elements. Features enameled flags and racing symbols on the front. Richly enameled in red white and blue colors. Lifesaver enamel

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Ancient Egyptian Offering Cup for Ramesses III 20th Dynasty ca. 1190 to 1150 BC.: Ancient Egyptian Offering Cup for Ramesses III 20th Dynasty ca. 1190 to 1150 BC. Size Height 2 inches (5 centimeters) Diameter at rim: 1.5 inches (3.8 cm). the cylindrical form tapering towards the ba

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Ancient Egyptian, Faience Cup New Kingdom, 19th to 20th Dynasty, ca. 1292 to 1076 BC.: Ancient Egyptian, Faience Cup New Kingdom, 19th to 20th Dynasty, ca. 1292 to 1076 BC. A blue faience Funerary footed cup with hieroglyphic text, probably the name of a noble? Prvenance: Ex Private Cal

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Cartier Paris #135 Glasses: Cartier glasses, made in France. 18 kt gold plated. No prescription. Owner paid $1700 for them.

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Ancient Egyptian, Faience Cup for Queen Twosret 19th Dynasty ca. 1187-1185 BC.: Ancient Egyptian, Faience Cup for Queen Twosret 19th Dynasty ca. 1187-1185 BC. A blue faience offering cup of cylindrical form tapering towards base and slightly flared offset rim and foot, inscribed

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Roullet & Decamps Clockwork Drinking Bear Automaton. Fur-co...: Roullet & Decamps Clockwork Drinking Bear Automaton. Fur-covered figure with composition feet and snout. When wound up and lever is pulled, the bear’s head raises and falls in a drinking motion,

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Jugendstil LOETZ vase; Austria, ca. 1900. Iridescent blown glass. An iridescent blown glass goblet: Jugendstil LOETZ vase; Austria, ca. 1900. Iridescent blown glass. An iridescent blown glass goblet vase from the Austrian Manufacture of Loetz, with a conical body and a mouthpiece with wavy folds. Or

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Yoshitomo Nara, 'Pup Cup,' ca. 2003: Artist: Yoshitomo Nara Title: Yoshitomo Nara, 'Pup Cup,' ca. 2003 Description: Pup Cup Details: Yoshitomo Nara, Pup Cup (ca. 2003), Plastic, 9 1/2 × 8 × 8 in Date/Period: ca. 2003 Additional Informa

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SILVER ODYSSEY I. Middleburg: Collectors’ Workshop, ca. 199...: SILVER ODYSSEY I. Middleburg: Collectors’ Workshop, ca. 1995. Handsome reimagining of Bob Kline’s classic Copenetro. Four coins vanish, then visibly reappear in a shot glass covered by a t

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Geisha Girl Automaton. Paris, Pierre Mayer, ca. 2002.

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Geisha Girl Automaton. Paris, Pierre Mayer, ca. 2002. Handmade wooden automaton with exposed works. The Geisha raises the cup to show a ball underneath. As the crank is turned, the cup descends, and she waves a fan, the cup is then raised and the ball has vanished – only to reappear on her shoulder. Hardwood and metal construction. 6 x 3 x 7 ”. Signed by the maker. Very good.

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Geisha Girl Automaton. Paris, Pierre Mayer, ca. 2002.

Name: Geisha Girl Automaton. Paris, Pierre Mayer, ca. 2002.
SKU: 42385658
Price: 1400 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,500 - $1,800

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