A Magical Cased Clockwork Automaton Dancing Doll, for Asprey for the Great Parisian Exhibition 1899 sub-Antiques In as found condition the

In as found condition the piece remains un-cleaned or un-restored

and by 1978 the brand had all but disappeared

During this era many small family based companies of automata makers thrived in Paris and from their workshops they exported thousands of clockwork automata and mechanical singing birds around the world

the lips are painted red

and is extremely sought after by motor racing enthusiasts

A Magical Cased Clockwork Automaton Dancing Doll, for Asprey for the Great Parisian Exhibition 1899 sub-Antiques In as found condition theOrigin: French Period: Late Nineteenth Century Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1899 The Case: Height: 22. 5 inches Width: 18. 75 inches Depth: 5 inches In gilt framed case with stand, associated key and paper label made for Aspreys for the Great Parisian Exhibition 1899, this wonderful automaton is in working order. Although not excellent, condition is still good, with some wear to the gilded frame and the rear key hole. There is one small crack to the