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THBA Baranger Studios ring automaton Motion Display
About Seller
145 East Walnut Avenue
Monrovia, CA 91016
United States
John Moran Auctioneers is a family-owned and operated company, and market leader and trendsetter in sales of California and American art. We offer more works of California Impressionism, California Style watercolors, and Western art than any other auction house. Our personalized approach is our trad...Read more
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About Auction
LiveJan 19, 2016 - Jan 20, 2016
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- Lot Description
Second quarter 20th century, South Pasadena, CA, model M-178, a Baranger animated advertising display, featuring diminutive figures repairing, cleaning and polishing a giant diamond solitaire ring, on a rotating circular base raised on a rectangular plinth, together with original fitted shipping box, 18'' H x 14'' W x 14.5'' D, est: $3000/5000 Note: South Pasadena-based Baranger Studios designed, manufactured and repaired their whimsical mechanical displays from 1925-1959. The displays were rented to jewelers and watchmakers on a monthly basis, and Baranger continued renting their pieces until they closed their doors in 1977. Their workshop has been declared a historical landmark by South Pasadena's Cultural Heritage Commission. . Provenance: Private Collection, San Bernardino, CA
Condition
Overall good condition; motor receives power but does not run. General dust accumulation, marks, scratches, nicks, and chips and losses to painted elements and veneers of plinth and paint. Cracking to plastic cord; wiring should be checked by a qualified electrician prior to use.
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