Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2600MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: June 02, 2012 10:00AM
Description:
Black Forest Musical Buggy Whip Holder, Germany, c. 1870, in the form of a Scotty dog dressed for the hunt with gun, overcoat and cap, internal key-wound musical box activated by hanging the whip on the holder playing two songs listed on a tune sheet, ht. 12 in.
Estimate $500-700
No losses or breakage on carving, music plays sporadically; may need lubrication.