"Cuisinier"自动音乐机, by Roullet & Decamps 1900年前后

With Jumeau bisque head stamped in red "Déposé Tête Jumeau, Bté. S.G.D.G. 4" and artist's mark "LH", open mouth with articulated metal tongue, fixed honey-brown paperweight eyes, arched brows, pierced ears, brown hair wig, papier-mâché hands holding a copper warming pan as though it were a violin and a pair of tongs in place of a bow, the four-cam going-barrel movement in the base playing one air and causing the chef look from left to right, beat the tongs in the air, up and down and "plays" the pan, while his hat and tongue keep time to the music, in linen jacket, velvet breeches, striped stockings and waistcoat, height 19 in. (48 cm), small chip on lower lip. –  Literature: Christian Bailly, "Automata, The Golden Age", p. 307 in catalogue. – Excellent working condition. A fascinating humorous exhibition piece.

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