Circus, Sideshow & Oddities
Sat, Jul 29, 2023 12:00PM EDT
Lot 554
Roullet & Decamps Clockwork Drinking Bear Automaton. Fur-co...
Estimate: $500 - $700
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
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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 |
Roullet & Decamps Clockwork Drinking Bear Automaton. Fur-covered figure with composition feet and snout. When wound up and lever is pulled, the bear?s head raises and falls in a drinking motion, the bear pours the contents of the bottle into the cup, and the cup is raised to the mouth. There is music produced (a bit distorted). Approximately 16? high. Working. Some general mild wear due to age and use. Scarce.
