Description:
Very rare and beautiful black flute player. This alomost life size automaton moves arms, fingers and head and plays the flute by a flute pipe organ concealed in his body. The cylinder plays four different tunes. Key wound. Such automatons rarely show up at auction. Only a handful made. This one comes from the Jerry Steinbaum collection. In great condition. Paris ca. 1900 US

Dimensions: About 5 feet tall.