HOYT’S ANIMATED BLACK CLOCKWORK PICTURE.

HOYT’S ANIMATED BLACK CLOCKWORK PICTURE. Of English manufacture during the early 20th Century, this is a most deceptive picture when hanging on one’s wall. Slowly the facial expression changes from being simple and humble to a grinning gentleman showing huge lips and an abundance of teeth. To the unsuspecting, they step back and gasp as the series of cams and the clockwork mechanism changes the facial expression radically. Encased behind glass, these pictures usually hung in pubs, saloons, gambling parlors, etc. This particular example actually is marked on the rear with patents in England, France, Germany, and America. When wound, the gentleman would perform for well over an hour. A most unique and different piece, and must be seen in person to truly appreciate the ingenuity involved in creating this picture. SIZE: 22″ w x 27″ h. CONDITION: Overall very fine with very minor stain to background in upper right corner. 1-9797 (4,000-6,000)

Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Fall 2009

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3054	$9,200.00	HOYT’S ANIMATED BLACK CLOCKWORK PICTURE. Of English manufacture during the early 20th Century, this is a most deceptive picture when hanging on one’s wall. Slowly the facial expression changes from being simple and humble to a grinning gentleman showing huge lips and an abundance of teeth. To the unsuspecting, they step back and gasp as the series of cams and the clockwork mechanism changes the facial expression radically. Encased behind glass, these pictures usually hung in pubs, saloons, gambling parlors, etc. This particular example actually is marked on the rear with patents in England, France, Germany, and America. When wound, the gentleman would perform for well over an hour. A most unique and different piece, and must be seen in person to truly appreciate the ingenuity involved in creating this picture. SIZE: 22″ w x 27″ h. CONDITION: Overall very fine with very minor stain to background in upper right corner. 1-9797 (4,000-6,000) Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Fall 2009 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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