Copper-plated man plays lion like a pack clock

[Bronze plated man playing lion elephant pack clock]

Bronze plated man playing lion elephant pack clock, England, 18th century, 100 cm high, 44 cm wide and 34 cm thick
The lower part of the bell is a music box, and there is a set stage on the front. The water method is on both sides of the stage, and there are people performing in the middle. There is a platform on the music box. At the front of the platform, someone held a pole tied with a ball to play with a lion, and there was a birdman and an eagle on the left and right sides. Behind the man is a lush palm tree. There is a high platform between the two trees. The high platform is divided into two layers. There is water method in the lower layer, and there is running boat turning scenery on the upper layer. There is a pair of elephant pack clocks on the high platform. The center of the clock dial is the second hand, the upper part is the travel time dial, and the lower part is the calendar and the monthly calendar dial
The machine starts, the water method in the bottom and high platform rotates, the people move, and the ships sail; The bird and eagle bearers also turn with it; The lion performer raises the pole to perform the lion performance, and the lion head swings from side to side. The clock was made by John Vale in London.