Horse race musical automaton
Object No. H7489
Musical automaton with records (12), horse race, wood / brass / glass, unknown maker, made in Germany, c 1890
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Summary
Physical Description
Upright cabinet made from wood with turned finials at top. The cabinet consists of three compartments, one holds the metal disc, one stores the works and the third is a money drop. The discs are fitted vertically. The front of the door has a glass door revealing the circular metal disc. The door below reveals figures of race horses in front of a scene of a race track, the horses move when the disc is playing. On the side below a plaque is a wooden handle for cranking the works, this is removable and a key.
DIMENSIONS
Height
1350 mm
Width
430 mm
Depth
720 mm
PRODUCTION
Notes
This musical automaton was made in Germany between the dates 1885 and 1895.
SOURCE
Credit Line
Bequest of Miss Hazel Wiburd, 1964
Acquisition Date
20 May 1964
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