All Hail The Ethiopian Caterpillar!: A 190 Year Old Automaton Destined For Greatness

Sometimes, the star of a watch auction isn't a watch at all.  Today we're here to show you what is undoubtedly going to be one of the top lots in Sotheby's November Geneva sale.  The Ethiopian Caterpillar is a bejeweled automaton from the year 1820.  Attributed to Henri …

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