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Lot 81

AN AUTOMATON
19TH CENTURY

Scene with boat and village. The ebonized base with music box all cased under plastic dome in two pieces
63 cm height, 56 cm width, 29 cm depth

Estimate $600 - $800

Sold for $600

not original dome. Parts missing and broken overall. Not working, requires full restoration. Hands missing off dial


The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to inspect articles for sale at our pre-sale viewing where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice.
Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications.

The Hose Collection

AUCTION
Sale: LJ8255
6:30pm - 25 June 2018
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141

VIEWING
Wednesday 20 June, 12pm-8pm
Thursday 21 June, 10am-4pm
Friday 22 June, 10am-4pm
Saturday 23 June, 10am-4pm
Sunday 24 June, 10am-4pm

CONTACT
Chiara Curcio
chiara.curcio@leonardjoel.com.au


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