Mechanical Anthropomorphic Lamb Automaton Store Display by Silvestri hairdresser this example balances craftsmanship and

this example balances craftsmanship and field authenticity

this model is both a practical teaching tool and a collectible piece of mid-century hardware design

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Antique bronze finish cash register with Art Nouveau embellishments

Mechanical Anthropomorphic Lamb Automaton Store Display by Silvestri hairdresser this example balances craftsmanship andc. 1950s 1960s; Silvestri Art Manufacturing Co., Inc. Chicago, IL A single figure Silvestri mechanical store display automaton featuring a plush anthropomorphic lamb dressed in a light blue gingham jacket. Mounted atop a wooden platform with exposed Silvestri motor and linkage assembly, the lamb performs a gentle animated sequence: raising and lowering its arms while nodding its head. The motion is smooth and expressive characteristic of Silvestri's