PHENOMENAL BOWLERS AUTOMATON.

Though an American made machine this fascinating feat of engineering takes Swiss precision to a new level. Patented in 1907 by Otto Eichenberger of Switzerland with the assistance of Leon Brock of New York, this intricate and large automaton with a vast number of actions centers on a most popular past time of the early 20th Century. The machine consists of two bisque headed gents, one poised to roll one of several steel balls down the alley to an array of nickel-plated skittle pins at the other end while the other enjoying his pipe looks on. A third bisque headed figure appears to reset the pins while returning the balls to the bowler. Beneath the “stage” is a complex motor and a throng of mechanics to power the various motions. Once displayed at the AMF Corp, the leading American Bowling Industry Company. Housed within a glass and carved/etched dome-top wood cabinet with great patina that only adds to the stunning presence of this piece. Accompanied by a framed and matted five panel display of old copies of the patent office diagrams and highly detailed description/spec sheet for this machine. SIZE: 43″ l x 22″ h x 14-1/2″ d. CONDITION: Overall very good. Case may be missing a couple of small trim pieces. Mechanics are functional but may need minor adjustments to work perfectly. 1-14007 (13,000-15,000) – Lot 3553

Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Spring 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
	3553	$0.00	PHENOMENAL BOWLERS AUTOMATON. Though an American made machine this fascinating feat of engineering takes Swiss precision to a new level. Patented in 1907 by Otto Eichenberger of Switzerland with the assistance of Leon Brock of New York, this intricate and large automaton with a vast number of actions centers on a most popular past time of the early 20th Century. The machine consists of two bisque headed gents, one poised to roll one of several steel balls down the alley to an array of nickel-plated skittle pins at the other end while the other enjoying his pipe looks on. A third bisque headed figure appears to reset the pins while returning the balls to the bowler. Beneath the “stage” is a complex motor and a throng of mechanics to power the various motions. Once displayed at the AMF Corp, the leading American Bowling Industry Company. Housed within a glass and carved/etched dome-top wood cabinet with great patina that only adds to the stunning presence of this piece. Accompanied by a framed and matted five panel display of old copies of the patent office diagrams and highly detailed description/spec sheet for this machine. SIZE: 43″ l x 22″ h x 14-1/2″ d. CONDITION: Overall very good. Case may be missing a couple of small trim pieces. Mechanics are functional but may need minor adjustments to work perfectly. 1-14007 (13,000-15,000) – Lot 3553 Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Spring 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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PHENOMENAL BOWLERS AUTOMATON.