Circus, Sideshow & Oddities
Sat, Jun 26, 2021 12:00PM EDT
Lot 651
Musical Minstrel Mandolin Player Automaton. French(?), 19th...
Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000
Bid Increments
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| $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 |
Musical Minstrel Mandolin Player Automaton. French(?), 19th Century. Key-wind clockwork automaton depicting a minstrel character with mandolin. When wound, the figure moves his head side to side and his right arm in a strumming motion. Painted composition figure wearing a silk, lace, and fabric costume. On a velvet platform with tassel, affixed to a round wooden base. Working, with music box playing ?Greensleeves.? Height 20?. Includes key. Video available on request.
