A Magical Cased Clockwork Automaton Dancing Doll, for Asprey for the Great Parisian Exhibition 1899 sub-Antiques Ernest Forbes was an artist

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A Magical Cased Clockwork Automaton Dancing Doll, for Asprey for the Great Parisian Exhibition 1899 sub-Antiques Ernest Forbes was an artistOrigin: 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