Delightful German Musical Kitten Marotte as Candy Container

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13" (33 cm.) A paper mache white kitten head with green glass eyes is attached to a wooden handle with round cardboard container torso which is decorated with rose silk jester style costume and which hides a music box that plays when the kitten is twirled about, and which also separates to form into a candy container. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, possibly Zinner and Sohne, for the French luxury market, circa 1890. Value Points: very rare variation of the delightful party marotte in well-preserved condition, with well-functioning musical