The Scientific and Musical Instruments, Cameras and Tools Sale will see a strong offering across all sectors of the sale, led by a very rare Gustave Vichy Automaton of a smoking gentleman. The sale will also include an number of good private collections, including a Private Collection of Music Boxes that covers the full range of mechanical music, a Private Collection of Modern Leica Film Cameras, and a Private Collection of Banjos all in good, useable condition. Also of note are good vintage guitars and a impressive pair of oversize binoculars.
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Auction
Category
Lot 3197
A Good late 19th Century Rat-Catcher Coloured Lithograph Automaton
Sold for £350
Estimated at £300 - £500
Lot 3198
A Good Symphonia Organette, By The Wilcox & White Organ Co.
Sold for £280
Estimated at £300 - £500
Lot 3199
A Hicks-Style Portable Barrel Piano, By Thomas Dawkins
Sold for £420
Estimated at £400 - £600
Lot 3202
A Superb 20-note Automaton Pipe Organ, By Geoff Barratt
Sold for £400
Estimated at £400 - £600
Lot 3203
A Very Rare Smoking Gentleman Automaton, By Gustave Vichy
Not Sold
Estimated at £5,000 - £7,000