Sheepshearing Man – Ron Fuller

£960.00

This classic Ron Fuller automaton turns sheep shearing around.
In this clever piece the sheep takes charge, now it’s the farmer’s turn to have his hair cut. Trouble ensues and the farmer loses his head, but all is restored after another turn of the handle.

Second Hand – Originally purchased at Cabaret Mechanical Theatre, Covent Garden, London c. 1992
Excellent Condition

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This classic Ron Fuller automaton turns sheep shearing around.
In this clever piece the sheep takes charge, now it’s the farmer’s turn to have his hair cut. Trouble ensues and the farmer loses his head, but all is restored after another turn of the handle.

Second Hand – Originally purchased at Cabaret Mechanical Theatre, Covent Garden, London. Early 1990’s.

The mechanism has been restored by Ron’s son, Jake Fuller. There is a booklet about the piece included.
The farmers face has become quite chipped but otherwise in good condition.

Edition No.509

25cm x 20cm x 7cm

This video shows another example of the machine. Please check the photos to see the actual piece you will receive.

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