Rabbit in a Cabbage – Sold
Rabbit in a Cabbage musical automaton made by Roullet and Decamps of Paris, circa 1900. The rabbit rises from the papier mache cabbage, raises his ears to listen and then turns as it rises fully, looks, and then suddenly disappears back into the cabbage as if startled.
This Rabbit in a Cabbage has a very sweet attractive and shy demeanour, (some can look a little naughty!), it also has excellent shape and texture to the leaves, showing signs of only occasional and careful handling.
The music is loud and clear with a joyful tune.
The clockwork mechanism has been serviced, the fur covered rabbit has the original fur and the cabbage its original leaves in the correct shape for this iconic automaton. Strangely amusing and instantly popular with all who see it. Complete with its original distinctive circular R&D key.
Size: 11 inches high (29cm).
£SOLD (including postage to the UK, other countries at cost).
The House of Automata guarantee this antique automaton’s working order for one year.