Cabinet of Curiosities
Sat, Sep 27, 2025 12:00PM EDT
Lot 21
Walking Elephant Automaton. Paris: Roullet & Decamps, ca. 1...
Estimate: $500 - $700
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 |
Walking Elephant Automaton. Paris: Roullet & Decamps, ca. 1900. Suede-covered elephant figure with painted trunk, silk covering. Wind-up mechanism with stop/start lever on figure's underside. When wound, figure makes walking movement with front legs bending and clambering and back legs on wheels. Working order, with key. 9 x 14 x 4".
