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A Lambert flower seller automaton
with Simon and Halbig mould 1159 bisque head, open mouth pierced ears, articulated blue glass eyes and bisque hands, the open-spring motor in the base playing one air and causing the figure to turn and nod her head, blink and raise each hand alternately, in replacement wig and costume -- 20in. (51cm.) high, (one hand restored, base re-covered), with LB key and bracket for (missing) basket, circa 1900.
with Simon and Halbig mould 1159 bisque head, open mouth pierced ears, articulated blue glass eyes and bisque hands, the open-spring motor in the base playing one air and causing the figure to turn and nod her head, blink and raise each hand alternately, in replacement wig and costume -- 20in. (51cm.) high, (one hand restored, base re-covered), with LB key and bracket for (missing) basket, circa 1900.
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