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Lot 4621

Alps (Japan) "Mr Robot the Mechanical Brain" - scarce tinplate clockwork robot from the 1950's,...

Lot 4621

Alps (Japan) "Mr Robot the Mechanical Brain" - scarce tinplate clockwork robot from the 1950's,...

Estimate: £60 - £80

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Lot 4621

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Alps (Japan) "Mr Robot the Mechanical Brain" - scarce tinplate clockwork robot from the 1950's, clockwork motor winds but the walking action is erratic, spring loaded cap to head for battery compartment (replacement catch) to power the lamps, refurbished lamp holders and some general re-spraying to the paintwork but otherwise a Fair to Good very scarce example which still retains its extending antennae and comes in a repro box with illustrated lid and a previous sales certificate, 8"/20cm high.

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