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A fine erotic veri gold and silver plated automaton vesta
No. 6696, with left-hand vesta strike and push-button on the front for
match access on the right, opening door to reveal concealed
sprung-action lid release which starts the automaton of a standing man
making love to a seated woman, in an interior in the mid 19th century
taste with drapes, looking glass, Louis XVI chair and a dog in begging
pose, in veri-gold with gilt and silver highlights, with lid closing to wind
the movement, in EPNS case, decorated with waving septuplet linier
lines on top and bottom, circa 1870 -2¼in. (55.7cm) wide

Works very well. No notable dents or scratches beyond the wear
consistent with age.

Additional information and short video clip can be provided
to serious inquiries only.

Matchsafe (erotic) Automaton