French Mechanical Walking Leopard by Roullet et Decamps

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15" (38 cm.) The firm-bodied animal with hide cover having painted detailing, long tail and glass eyes, has hinged neck, jaws, and legs; with mechanism in torso which, when wound, causes the animal to walk forward, and open and close mouth as though ferocious. Excellent condition. French, Roullet et Decamps, circa 1890.