PATENT MODEL “OMNIBUS” AUTOMATON.

1852 Philadelphia. Patent office model of a framed mechanical contrivance for registering the fare paid by passengers of a bus or train. Featuring an elaborately cast figure of a gentleman with mechanical arm holding mallet to strike bell as driver or conductor activates lever indicating new passenger. With keywind clockwork mechanism inside wooden case, the front with gilt frame and glass shadow box revealing dial, bell and striker. A label on reverse “H.O. Deschamps Philadelphia PA Impt. in omnibus register, pat. March 2 1852.” Accompanying this lot is a copy of the patent office report relative to this mechanism. SIZE: 14-1/2″ dia. CONDITION: Very good with losses to painted dial and wear to gold frame. Mechanism in working condition. 7-70747 (1,000-2,000) – Lot 2632

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - August 2014

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
	2632	$888.75	PATENT MODEL “OMNIBUS” AUTOMATON. 1852 Philadelphia. Patent office model of a framed mechanical contrivance for registering the fare paid by passengers of a bus or train. Featuring an elaborately cast figure of a gentleman with mechanical arm holding mallet to strike bell as driver or conductor activates lever indicating new passenger. With keywind clockwork mechanism inside wooden case, the front with gilt frame and glass shadow box revealing dial, bell and striker. A label on reverse “H.O. Deschamps Philadelphia PA Impt. in omnibus register, pat. March 2 1852.” Accompanying this lot is a copy of the patent office report relative to this mechanism. SIZE: 14-1/2″ dia. CONDITION: Very good with losses to painted dial and wear to gold frame. Mechanism in working condition. 7-70747 (1,000-2,000) – Lot 2632 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - August 2014 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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PATENT MODEL “OMNIBUS” AUTOMATON.