Automata

Marotte rattle doll with whistle

    Marotte rattle doll with whistle

    France

    Circa 1860

    Mechanical work, sewing, painting on biscuit, turning; Fabric, wood, metal, metal thread, sponge cake, ivory, glass

    32 x 10 x 10 cm, 0.4 kg

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    One tune musical mechanism with pinned cylinder and a sound comb is mounted the case and is activated when the girl is rotated. The bottom end of the handle is made in the form of a whistle.

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    2580/ММП