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S1265. A Spanish gypsy dancer, turns from side to side, shaking her tambourine and stamping her foot, as the music plays. Probably by Lambert of Paris. This was once given as a present by the Tzar Nicholas II to the Greek Royal Family, and passed into the possession of the royal governess, who redressed it in an attractive flared pink dress and a red waist coat, but with its original shoes and stockings, The porcelain head bears the mark of Simon & Halbig, mould no. 1039. The musical movement is contained in the red plush covered base. This automaton measures 53 cm. high (21 inches). £2,950
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M2312. A ROULLET ET DECAMPS RABBIT IN CABBAGE AUTOMATON, with single-air movement causing a white fur-covered rabbit with battery-illuminated eyes to rise from the centre of a green fabric cabbage, look form side to side, chew a leaf and raise his ears – 11in (28 cm.) high extended £3,500
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