Magician Automaton Mantel Clock. French, ca. 1860. Rectangular wooden case with gilt-brass and beaded moldings, atop which stands a turbaned magician who on the hour or at will produces and transposes objects from his table, turning his head, while heads of two other figures peek out from the containers at his side, a third unmoving figure to his right. Four-inch enamel Roman numeral dial, serpent hands, signed Vincenti movement. Height 18 ??. Base 12 x 6 ??. Sales History: Sotheby?s London, Clocks and Watches, Sale #L00723, Lot 225. Post-sale restoration including re-gilding and replaced feet.