The Davenport Collection
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Clown automaton

An electrically operated display consisting of a clown’s head balancing a revolving shape on its nose. The clown has been renovated during its life and a new motor fitted by Tony Middleton in Cambridge. The original colour scheme of the clown is not known.

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Date Probably early to mid 20th century.
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