Coin-Op, Toys & Advertising
Sat, Sep 9, 2017 11:00AM EDT - Sun, Sep 10, 2017 11:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 366
Survival of the Fittest Automaton.
Estimate: $300 - $500
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 |
Survival of the Fittest Automaton. England: Neil Hardy, 2004. Electrical automaton with rotating informational displays on four different animals (whale, cheetah, alligator, and gorilla) some with moving heads, jaw, and limbs; at the conclusion, the lighted compartment underneath opens to reveal another animal, the “couch potato” – a man at a recliner drinking from a can. Wooden base. Working condition, with handwritten sheet detailing repairs by another party performed in 2009. Approx. 19 x 19 x 21”.
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