27th Sep, 2023 10:30 GMT/BST
Scientific & Musical Instruments, Cameras & Tools
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A Superb 20-note Automaton Pipe Organ, By Geoff Barratt
Made at Overton in 1999, with the graduated key bar holes below window pressure panel, the hand-crank operation with three linkages to standing band-leader figure of painted wood standing flanking the first of two ranks of pipes, behind front portico with arched top, in painted wood case in peach and blue with floral designs to sides, labelled inside with maker's details, with three cases containing a library of 13 rolls from hymns to dances - 20in. (51cm) wide, the height 21.1/2in. (54cm)
Sold for £400
Estimated at £400 - £600
Auction: Scientific & Musical Instruments, Cameras & Tools, 27th Sep, 2023
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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Tuesday 26 September 10am-5pm and morning of sale from 8am
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