Remarkable late 19th century Swiss Peacock automaton, workin...

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£2,700

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Remarkable late 19th century Swiss Peacock automaton, working order, walks, crows and displays his tail feathers, in original bespoke box, 20cm high x 42cm long but with further longer tail feather in base of box

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I have had it serviced and feather spruced up and restored. I'd say he's in very good order, but, I love him so perhaps I'm biased?

For a video of him walking follow link below

https://www.instagram.com/p/DIqMIzvIWVI/

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Auction Date: 31st May 2025 at 10am

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