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RARE VICKY AUTOMATON RABBIT WITH CABBAGE

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RARE VICHY AUTOMATON RABBIT WITH CABBAGE - Paper label on base printed ''2 Airs'' (two tunes) and written in ink ''Marche de Volantes, (and) Le Jour & La Nait, Chanson.'' The standing animal is covered in real rabbit fur, eyes are glass, cabbage realistically molded, clothing appears original. When the music is played, the head turns from side to side; he looks down as well as the cabbage opens, to reveal a monkey that opens and closes his mouth. The rabbit's ears also move, as does his mouth.
Size: 19''(48cm)

One eye replaced, considering age, (Exc. Cond.)

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