Automata: Life & Other Illusions
Sun, Jul 21, 2019 09:30PM EDT
Lot 138
French Figural Automaton Match Striker Clock.
Estimate: $300 - $500
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $5 |
| $30 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
French Figural Automaton Match Striker Clock. Circa 1890s. Cast bronze figure of a bearded man in hat, who at a certain hour would bring a lit match up to his hat with his extended arm, the metal strip attached to the match box acting as a striker. Basin in hat holds used matches. Height 9?. Very good.
