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Featuring the collection of lifelong coin-op enthusiast and bon vivant Tim LaGanke, our fall auction features arcade machines, carnival rides, automatons, animated window displays, and all manner of unusual mechanical novelties. Complementing these animatronic and coin-operated marvels are a host of vending and slot machines, gambling devices, masks, and unusual objects from days gone by.
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Lot 15

Pharmacist and Customer Automaton Window Display for "Dr. Williams' Pink Pills."

Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Starting Bid
$400

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Pharmacist and Customer Window Automaton Display for "Dr. Williams' Pink Pills." 20th century. Two figures in cloth costumes with hair (pharmacist has glasses, customer has a hat), with a double-sided sign that moves back and forth advertising "Dr. Williams' Pink Pills", simulating a conversation between the pharmacist and the customer. Both are standing on a wooden box with the motor and mechanism contained inside. When plugged-in, the motor starts, but the figures and the double-sided sign do not currently move. An on/off switch is present and the switch does work. Approximately 38 x 32 x 16". Hinged door on rear of box, with extra props (pills, boxes, and a decorative chain, most likely for the customer). A charming automaton with two moving figures and sign. 

Condition

Figures are chipped at head, the customer's wig and hat are currently loose, the back of the pharmacist's head is partially exposed, some general wear, toning. Mechanism requires adjustment. Good. 

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