A GILT-BRASS AUTOMATON FOUNTAIN
CHARLES X, CIRCA 1825
The case surmounted by a shell with front panel with bullrushes and bathing maiden, with glass spiral-twist rod issuing from lion's mouth, rear-wound single going barrel movement, glass rod connection lacking; winding key, late movement
10¾ in. (27.5 cm.) high; 4¾ in. (12 cm.) wide; 5½ in. (14 cm.) deep
A GILT-BRASS AUTOMATON FOUNTAIN
CHARLES X, CIRCA 1825
The case surmounted by a shell with front panel with bullrushes and bathing maiden, with glass spiral-twist rod issuing from lion's mouth, rear-wound single going barrel movement, glass rod connection lacking; winding key, late movement
10¾ in. (27.5 cm.) high; 4¾ in. (12 cm.) wide; 5½ in. (14 cm.) deep
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