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The Turk Automaton. Paris: Pierre Mayer, ca. 2000s. Handmade wooden automaton with exposed works. When the crank is turned, the Turk lifts a chess piece and one half of the cabinet opens to reveal gears and levers. When cranked further, the Turk lowers the chess piece, the other half of the cabinet opens to reveal a man operating the Turk. Hardwood and metal construction. 5 ? x 3 ? x 11?. Signed by Mayer. Working. Very good.