Clockwork Musical Dancing Sailors Picture Automaton Circa 1890

Featuring a glazed, gilded frame containing two painted metal figures of sailor boys jointed at hips and knees with painted cove background depicting a small sailboat with three passengers. When wound, the figures dance a  jig to the tune of "The Irish Washerwoman." The label on the back inscribed "Juliana, the Irish Washerwoman."



 



Dimensions: 13 ½ x 15 ½ x 8 inches

Wear and natural aging to frame and case. Some fading and wear to stage. Slight chipping on one sailor's pants.
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