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Britains gyroscopic 'The Mikado'
cast-metal seated chinaman dressed in turquoise, pale blue, pink and white holding red and gold spinning parasol and paper fan, --11cm. high, circa 1890 (VG, some chipping to rear, lacks paper fan)
cast-metal seated chinaman dressed in turquoise, pale blue, pink and white holding red and gold spinning parasol and paper fan, --11cm. high, circa 1890 (VG, some chipping to rear, lacks paper fan)
Literature
From the original catalogue: "Is a pretty little ornament for the mantleshelf, always amusing. When the umbrella is spun the figure will vigorously fan himself with the fan that he holds in his left hand."
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price and at 15% on the buyer's premium