A 14 Balls Toy Co. Automaton. Designed by Paul Spooner and made by Matt Smith.
Edition No.13
March 1992.
W: 10cm D: 4.5cm H: 18cm
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Turn the handle to activate the sliding block mechanism which causes rotation of the two wands. On top of each wand a brass cup & saucer whirls. Anubis' arms and trunk move leaving the viewer with the distinct impression that he is himself spinning the crockery.
"Best dovetailed construction in very nice mahogany bought before we realised the plight of the tropical rainforests."
1 окт 2024
