Bidspirit auction | Antique Mechanical Automaton Display Doll

Antique Mechanical Automaton Display Doll - Antique Mechanical Automaton Display Doll, ”Lady Grey” mid-century department store window display features an elderly woman wearing a classic bonnet, lace-trimmed collar and a full, patterned skirt, attached to a heavy wood base for display, houses a small, heavy-duty, mechanical movement chassis under her skirt, subtle, synchronized lifelike motions such as slowly turning head side to side, hands gently moving up and down and eye movement, sculpted papier-mache head with realistic elder characteristics and glass eyes, aged remarkably well, minimal crackling or paint loss, Victorian-style blouse shows noticeable surface dust, aging and minor fraying, skirt shows severe tears and ripped lace, molded hands show surface grime and chipped finger tips, mechanical integrity looks sound, winds and works, includes a velvet pouch with gold paint reading ”LADY GREY”, a miniature book, a shawl, and extra lace, fair condition, see photos. 25” tall A spectacular find for serious vintage advertising collectors!