Vintage Automaton | 1960s French Musical Clown, Handmade Ceramic Moving Figure

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A captivating 1960s French automaton: a hand-made musical clown with a charmingly complex mechanism. Wind the key to activate the movement of his head and arms while a melody plays. Crafted from ceramic with silk clothes, a resin base, and hand-painted details, this rare vintage piece remains fully functional.

A true marvel of mechanical folk art.

DETAILS

· Type: Musical Automaton (Moving Figure)

· Era & Origin: 1960s, France

· Mechanism: Key-wind, activates head/arm movement and music

· Materials: Ceramic clown, silk clothes, resin base

· Condition: Fully functional, good overall condition

· Dimensions: 21.5 cm H, 14 cm base diameter

THE MAGIC OF MECHANICS

This automaton captures the whimsical spirit of mid-century French toy-making, where craftsmanship and simple mechanics combined to create wonder.

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