Tightrope walkers have fascinated through the ages, from Ancient Greece to Blondin crossing the Niagara in 1859 and Napoleon’s favourite Madame Saqui, who crossed between Notre-Dame cathedral’s towers to celebrate the birth of the Emperor’s heir. - Musical watches incorporating an automaton ‘funambulist’ are among the most captivating of their genre. Only a handful are known to exist. - Made circa 1810 by Dubois and Fils, this 'tightrope walker' goes for sale tomorrow in London, in the ‘Collection of a Connoisseur’ sale. - Click the link in bio for more info. - #SothebysWatches #tighropewalker #Automaton #automata