Lot 187

A Rare 19th Century Musical Automaton Diorama: The model three-masted sailing vessel activated by two switches; one for music the other for a rolling wave movement, with label to front inscribed ‘August Hambaug’ Paris, set in a glazed case having a moulded oak top & base with baluster turned corner posts raised on base feet, 18” (46 cm) high, 34¾” (88 cm) wide, 11½” (29 cm) deep.

Estimated Price: £300 -£600

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Description

A Rare 19th Century Musical Automaton Diorama: The model three-masted sailing vessel activated by two switches; one for music the other for a rolling wave movement, with label to front inscribed ‘August Hambaug’ Paris, set in a glazed case having a moulded oak top & base with baluster turned corner posts raised on base feet, 18” (46 cm) high, 34¾” (88 cm) wide, 11½” (29 cm) deep.