Walking Peacock Automaton. (Le Paon Marchant). Paris: Roullet & Decamps, ca. 1910s. The mechanical bird walks across a surface, stopping momentarily to raise and triumphantly fan its tail feathers. The feathers drop back into place and the bird continues walking. Painted metal feet, the body covered with genuine peacock feathers. Later key. Sold with a custom-made Lucite vitrine used to display the automaton. Good working condition. Overall length 19\. Height 7 3/4\". Tail width 16\"."