French Erotic Automaton Mantel Clock

Rare French erotic automaton mantel clock, hand-painted and…
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Rare French erotic automaton mantel clock, hand-painted and gilt decorated metal case with romantic couple, time piece only with manually activated automaton erotica displayed in hidden window, early to mid 19th century, with additional timber case with secret lock. movement stamped '989', 28 cm high

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