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40 - STEINER France, 19th century. Mechanical doll (Steiner paten…
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Estimate €300 - €500
Description
STEINER France, 19th century. Mechanical doll (Steiner patent, late 19th century) with a pressed biscuit head, open mouth and fixed blue eyes, marked ‘A 15’ in relief and stamped (Steiner Bté SGDG A 15). It is mounted (or has been remounted?) on its body with a spring-driven mechanism, wound by a side key to drive the legs, and a bellows-operated vocal mechanism (which works but is silent; the bellows are porous or punctured) Please note – The head is in good condition with no cracks, though there are very minor losses of paint at the top of the forehead. Damage and losses to the fingers; clothing, shoes and wigs have been restored. H 62 cm Sold as is
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About the sale THE INTERIORS OF VERSAILLES
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Auction time 09/20/2026 at 2:00 PM
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