Automaton

Unknown

ca. 1820 · Gold, enamel, diamond, ruby · Musical Instruments

Gold and green enamel automaton in the form of a frog and set with pearls. Ruby eyes. Mechanism operates the legs to cause the frog to jump and croak.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 1820

Medium

Gold, enamel, diamond, ruby

Culture

Swiss

Department

Musical Instruments

Credit line

Gift of Murtogh D. Guinness, 1976