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Description
This is a late 19th or early 20th century automaton carved from wood. I inherited it from my father who remembered it from his early childhood home (my father was born in 1907).
It is a little over 13" high, including the base. It contains some sort of music box. Originally when wound up the head would turn from side to side and the minstrel would whistle a tune. I don't know if that still works because I have never had the key.
It is in fairly good condition although there is some damage to one of the fingers.
Category
Black Memorabilia
Medium
Wood
Distinguishing marks
None
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
Approximately 13.5" x 5.5" x 3.5"
Date Period
late 19th or early 20th century
Weight
1.25 pounds
History
This piece came from my father's childhood home. He remembered playing with it as a child in the early part of the 20th century.
The word Germany is inscribed on the clockwork mechanism.
The word Germany is inscribed on the clockwork mechanism.
Price Paid (If known)
I inherited it.
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