Roullet & Decamps. A 19th century French cat automaton, modelled as an anthropomorphic cat nobleman holding a mouse by its tail and a walking stick, mechanism working playin***usical tune with the figure rotating and swivelling from side to side, base 9.5 x 9.5in., overall height 20in. CONDITION: Overall a little tired, fur of the cat looks good, ears out of alignment but that is thought to be intentional, costume now very dirty with discoloured lace work and faded silkwork, hands are painted carved wood with minor flaking, tail of mouse looks to be added, velvet covering to base possibly original but very worn, mechanism going, comes with original winding key.