A Mechanical Hand-Crank Acrobatic Clown c.1895-1910 sub-Art & Sculpture though caution would be advised

though caution would be advised

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A Mechanical Hand-Crank Acrobatic Clown c.1895-1910 sub-Art & Sculpture though caution would be advisedOrigin: French or GermanPeriod: Early 20thCProvenance: UnknownDate: c. 1895 1910Height: 19 (at maximum)Width: 7. 75Depth: 3. 5The charming mechanical toy in the form of acrobatic clown having a painted papier mache head inset with amber and black glass eyes, wearing a felt jacket with red bow tie and red and white striped trousers to clown boots, mounted on a performance bar with a cog and rack driven mechanism, weight and thumb piece to a painted