RARE ANTIQUE ANIMATED MECHANICAL VICTORIAN STORE WINDOW DISPLAY AUTOMATON XMAS

Description

I have a video of this item working that I can email or message to you upon request. The sedan chair moves back and forth and the mother and baby kangaroos turn their heads back and forth. The men are linked to the handles and sway back and forth as the coach moves. Everything is functional but it could use some lube and cleaning. It is powered by two standard 110 volt plugs. There are portions of lace coming off, the men are missing fingers, there is torn fabric particularly on the one man's shoe and the paneling on the side of the sedan chair, and the plaster or papier mache that the figures are made out of does have cracks in places. There is a rhinestone necklace that looks like it went on the mother kangaroo that is broken. It looks like the fabric paneling on one side of the sedan chair has been replaced and I am not sure if any other repairs have been made to this piece over time. Unfortunately, I do not know the history of this piece, but it is certainly one-of-a-kind and would be the centerpiece of any doll or automaton collection. The only bit of information I can provide is that it was sold used locally by the Second Hand Man over 50 years ago and he was quite surprised when it came up for sale in the same town after all those years. This item has dirt and wear from display, moving, and storage, but overall displays very well for it's age. It measures 14"×50.25"×55.25" not including the dolly it is pictured on. Due to the size and delicacy shipping through the major carriers isn't really an option. Local pickup would be ideal or dependent upon distance I may be able to deliver it for a fee. Nothing pictured in the background is included. This listing is for the display only. This item is sold as is so please review the pictures above and feel free to ask any questions prior to purchase. Thanks for looking and have a great day!