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19th c German Musical Automaton Toy by Zinner
Sohne Co. British Raj Theme
$2,200List Price
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 17 in (43.18 cm)Width: 15.75 in (40.01 cm)Depth: 8.25 in (20.96 cm)
- Style:British Colonial (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1890s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. The mechanism functions well, the music is strong, bisque is excellent. No restoration to the costumes have been made so they are frail and have age spots. In the last image you can see a splinter of wooden molding on the base is missing.
- Seller Location:Savannah, GA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1071234824902
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