The Boneshaker Automaton.

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The Boneshaker Automaton. Cornwall: Fourteen Balls Toy Co., 2011. A skeleton riding a bicycle flees for its life, riding away from the hound that perpetually chases it. As the skeleton pedals, it turns its head around to stare at the hound. Signed by the maker, Matt Smith, with Fourteen Balls paper label. One of perhaps 20 units manufactured.

13 ½ x 4 x 12”.

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