EXTREMELY RARE AND UNIQUE SAM/SANTA CLAUS AUTOMATON.

EXTREMELY RARE AND UNIQUE SAM/SANTA CLAUS AUTOMATON. Window display piece for Macys Department Store, New York. Uncle Sam figure is full wood carved, dressed in the original suit consisting of red and white pants, shirt, dark blue button vest and coat with tails. Included with this is a fully wood carved and hand painted Santa Claus head with complete red and white Santa Claus suit with black leatherette, wrap around snap boots. The Santa Claus head and suit completely interchanged with the Uncle Sam head and suit. Robbin and Meyers Company, Springfield, Ohio, USA manufactured the electric mechanism for this automaton. Both wood carved heads are signed “Robert Williams” 1917 Macys New York. The motion or action of the electronic device causes the figure to tap his cane with the right hand while his head turns to the right and his left arm lifts up and points to the right. This mechanism is in perfect running order. C 1917. SIZE: Box is 13 1/2″ x 13 1/2″ x 6″. Figure is 26 1/2″ h. Overall 32 1/2″ t. CONDITION: Minor nicks and scratched, general wear to wood case. Minor wear and fade to both suits. Indications of mechanism having been converted from mechanical crank to electric in approximately 1917. 1-27299 (6,000-9,000)

Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Fall 2001

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
	131	$8,625.00	EXTREMELY RARE AND UNIQUE SAM/SANTA CLAUS AUTOMATON. Window display piece for Macys Department Store, New York. Uncle Sam figure is full wood carved, dressed in the original suit consisting of red and white pants, shirt, dark blue button vest and coat with tails. Included with this is a fully wood carved and hand painted Santa Claus head with complete red and white Santa Claus suit with black leatherette, wrap around snap boots. The Santa Claus head and suit completely interchanged with the Uncle Sam head and suit. Robbin and Meyers Company, Springfield, Ohio, USA manufactured the electric mechanism for this automaton. Both wood carved heads are signed “Robert Williams” 1917 Macys New York. The motion or action of the electronic device causes the figure to tap his cane with the right hand while his head turns to the right and his left arm lifts up and points to the right. This mechanism is in perfect running order. C 1917. SIZE: Box is 13 1/2″ x 13 1/2″ x 6″. Figure is 26 1/2″ h. Overall 32 1/2″ t. CONDITION: Minor nicks and scratched, general wear to wood case. Minor wear and fade to both suits. Indications of mechanism having been converted from mechanical crank to electric in approximately 1917. 1-27299 (6,000-9,000) Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Fall 2001 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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