Automaton
Category
Metalwork
Date
Unknown
Materials
Wool, tinplate,paper, felt
Measurements
150 mm (H); 130 mm (W); 127 mm (D)
Order this imageCollection
Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1148997
Summary
Automaton - A French automaton group comprising an old man playing an upright piano; with a clockwork mechanism; the piano tinplate with printed paper 'keys' and piano music; the figure with a metal body, felt clothing and wool(?) hair. Stamped; 'F.M. Systeme SG.D.C. Paris / Article Francis'. Music entitled 'Sourire / Printemps'.
Provenance
Given by Philip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973
Marks and inscriptions
'F.M. Systeme SG.D.C. Paris / Article Francis'. Music entitled 'Sourire / Printemps'. (stamped)