leon casimir bru - Automat - Automate poupee

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Antique BRU automaton doll, circa 1850–1900, in biscuit porcelain with multicolour decoration, designed by Leon Casimir Bru in France, standing 43 cm high and weighing 500 g, with a functioning mechanical movement and head turn, wearing original textiles and excellent overall condition.

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Automate old BRU
Automaton doll (mechanical movement)
Marking
• Brand: BRU
• Mold number: 366
Visible and legible marking on the head.
Numbering in accordance with BRU's productions of the period.
1890 articulated body adapted to the function of an automaton.
Original clothing (presence of old lace, frayed with normal wear related to age). Very good overall condition for an automaton of this period.
Normal wear related to old, fragile textiles.
No modern transformation
The mechanism works properly; it raises both arms, turns the head, and you just hear a whistling sound when the music plays, which is normal for the time!

Automate old BRU
Automaton doll (mechanical movement)
Marking
• Brand: BRU
• Mold number: 366
Visible and legible marking on the head.
Numbering in accordance with BRU's productions of the period.
1890 articulated body adapted to the function of an automaton.
Original clothing (presence of old lace, frayed with normal wear related to age). Very good overall condition for an automaton of this period.
Normal wear related to old, fragile textiles.
No modern transformation
The mechanism works properly; it raises both arms, turns the head, and you just hear a whistling sound when the music plays, which is normal for the time!

Details

Era
1400-1900
Porcelain type
Biscuit porcelain
Country of Origin
France
Manufacturer/ Brand
leon casimir bru
Designer/Artist/Maker
leon casimir bru
Model
Automate poupee
Material
Porcelain
Colour
Multicolour
Physical condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
43 cm
Width
17 cm
Depth
17 cm
Weight
500 g
Estimated period
1850-1900
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Objects sold
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