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A Bakelite electric automaton rocking ship timepiece
the moulded domed case simulating a dark wood, with rocking sail ship behind a glazed panel and against a background which simulates day and night when lit, the manual start 230v-50 cycle synchronous motor driving hands (lacking) and automaton, a further drum with lamp and sheet of dyed gelatine rotating to provide effect of changing light, numbered 06059, lacking trade label for VITASCOPE INDUSTRIES LTD, English, circa 1945 -- 12½in. (32cm.) high
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the moulded domed case simulating a dark wood, with rocking sail ship behind a glazed panel and against a background which simulates day and night when lit, the manual start 230v-50 cycle synchronous motor driving hands (lacking) and automaton, a further drum with lamp and sheet of dyed gelatine rotating to provide effect of changing light, numbered 06059, lacking trade label for VITASCOPE INDUSTRIES LTD, English, circa 1945 -- 12½in. (32cm.) high
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