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1800 Italian, Unusual Automata Made in the Shape of a House
$7,268.24
About
The automata is made in the shape of a house, whose front has a clock, a semicircular window and a door. The top flue of the chimney is the place to drop the coin. An internal spring mechanism, lit by the coin, opens the door and lets a child come out in original clothes. Behind the light of an inner candle.
Details
- DimensionsHeight: 22.5 in. (57.15 cm)Width: 11.75 in. (29.85 cm)Depth: 14.5 in. (36.83 cm)
- Materials and Techniques
- Place of Origin
- Period
- Date of Manufacture1800 ca
- Condition
- Seller LocationMilan, IT
- Reference Number1stDibs: LU917114369662
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- ShippingRates vary by destination and complexity.Estimated Customs Duties & Taxes to the Continental US: $0.Ships From: Milan, Italy
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