Circus, Sideshow & Oddities
Thu, Jul 11, 2024 12:00PM EDT
Lot 375
French Mechanical Drummer Boy Fairground Shooting Gallery A...
Estimate: $600 - $900
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 Mechanical Drummer Boy Fairground Shooting Gallery Automaton. France, late 19th century. Painted metal shooting gallery target with wooden frame depicting a drummer. Striking the target would activate the mechanism, the drummer moving his drumsticks and an actual drum to beat which is concealed on the reverse. 36 x 25 ? x 21?. Unrestored; not working. Paint loss from fairground use. An attractive example.
