Reuge Musical Automaton, Danseurs 1777

Made in Switzerland, mid-20th century, featuring a Rococo style couple dancing a minuet, under glass cloche, mounted atop a faux boix and ormolu terrace, Reuge Sainte-Croix company label to underside and numbered 23603 and CH 2/36, marked REUGE MUSIC to winding mechanism, and impressed "MADE IN SWIZTERLAND."

8 x 5 x 5 in.

Private Collection, Carolina Shores, North Carolina

In working condition at time of evaluation; some minor looseness to ormolu mounts; overall good estate condition.