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Collections > Clocks & Watches > Automaton, Knife Grinder, c.1780

Automaton, Knife Grinder, c.1780

Automaton, figure of a man grinding knives, c.1780
Mahogany, brass and gilt
French
The movement moves the man's head, arms and right leg, as well as the grindstone mechanism.
Size: Height: 22.5 cm; Length: 18 cm; Width: 14.7 cm

Place: France

Object Type: automaton

Actual Date: c.1780

Century: 18th century

Materials: Brass, Gilt, Mahogany

Museum Accession Number: CW.109