Coin-Op, Toys & Advertising
Sat, Sep 9, 2017 11:00AM EDT - Sun, Sep 10, 2017 11:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 371
The Green Ball Machine Automaton.
Estimate: $400 - $600
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 |
The Green Ball Machine Automaton. Stithians, Cornwall: Paul Spooner (designer) and Matt Smith (builder), 1993. Depicting a washing girl who rubs vigorously to the top of a washing machine until a ball spurts out and into the basin at the foot of the staircase. As the ball emerges, the girl looks up at the viewer and her ponytails flare out. Mounted to wooden base with electrical mechanics underneath, accompanied by screw-on mirror-backed Plexiglas case. Working condition (tested with manual crank only). Approx. 18 x 12 x 16”.
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