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Lot 1710

Roullet & Decamps Elephant Automaton Figure - very scarce toy Elephant from the late Victorian...

Lot 1710

Roullet & Decamps Elephant Automaton Figure - very scarce toy Elephant from the late Victorian...

Estimate: £100 - £150

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Lot 1710

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Roullet & Decamps Elephant Automaton Figure - very scarce toy Elephant from the late Victorian era circa 1895, fitted with substantial clockwork motor and comes with an animal hide covering over cardboard. The motor appears to have seized and will require freeing, fitted with replacement tusks and one replacement eye - still a very rare toy and a worthy candidate for some restoration - Fair, 15"/38cm tall when seated.

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