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.
SHIPPING
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