A French brass and burnished brass novelty windmill compendium, late 19th century
Estimate $3,500 – $4,500
the conical roof surmounted by a weather vane and above the powered gilded sails, the simulated masonry main column fitted with a clock, aneroid barometer and thermometer, each with a circular white enamel dial, a surrounding pierced balustrade above the lower section, the front door concealing the winding square for the automaton movement, on gilded platform and slate base
50 cm high
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Alison AlfordConsultant Arts & DesignSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Alison Alford |
Brett BallardSenior Specialist Australian & International ArtSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Brett Ballard |
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Fiona HaywardSenior Specialist Australian & International Art |
Anthony HurlConsultant Arts & DesignAdelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hurl |
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Ann RobertsConsultant, Asian Art Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts |
Geoffrey SmithChairman Australian & International Art |