Good large scratch built automata rocking ships, depicting t...

by Gardiner Houlgate
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Hammer

£800

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Good large scratch built automata rocking ships, depicting the 'Mayflower' in full sail and HMS 'Bellona' with automata birds flying over a ruined castle and an automated lighthouse, also fitted with brass cannons to the foreshore, with eight day bell striking movement with platform escapement, also with a separate movement driving the automata, fitted with a rectangular brass clock dial plate to the side, the 3.25" silvered chapter ring enclosing a matted centre, base 35.25" long overall (two keys)

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This automata was made in the last ten years and is in excellent working condition, see images for guidance, personal viewing always advised where possible.

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Auction Date:
27th Oct 22 at 12:30pm BST

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