This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/17/2024
[AUTOMATON]. Writing Sample of an Automaton Calligrapher. [London, ca. 1820]. Cursive text within in a fancy oval border reads, “Unerring is my hand tho small / May I not add with truth / I do my best to please you all / Encourage then my youth. / The Automaton SCRr.” This phrase was apparently written by an automaton artist at Weeks (late Haddock’s) Museum. 5 ¼ x 6 1/8”. See previous lot.