Rare Henry Vichy Automaton Soldier with Lioret »Le Merveilleux« Phonograph, c. 1895
Height 18 ½ in. (46 cm), with pierced Vichy key
and "acorn" stop/start. The same motor controls the animation
and the phonograph. Extraordinarily good condition,
works perfectly with all movements and phonograph sound.
A superb collector's item and exhibition piece! 
Estimate: € 10,000/15,000
US$ 13,900/20,850
Reserve: € 7,500/US$ 10,400
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