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ANTIQUE #SA1092969
french papier mache french bulldog roulett decamps automaton - CATEGORY: ANTIQUE MISCELLANEOUS - DATED 19TH CENTURY
 

French Papier Mache French Bulldog Roulett & Decamps Automaton

£2,000    $2,562    €2,429
A French papier-mâché French Bulldog Roulett & Decamps , pull-cord barking mechansim, Coconut bristle collar and wheeled feet. The first growlers appeared in 1880 in France following the ban on blood sports. English Bulldogs were exported from England to France and were bred to reduce them in size and improve their temperament. The French Bulldog emerged as a breed and were extremely popular both in France and in the UK and were sold to well to do society families. The popularity of the breed led to these almost life sized very life like toys. These have become rare to find due to their Papier Mache construction and most of them have been damaged or chewed by dogs. Because of their value fakes and reproductions have started to appear on the market. This one is in fabulous condition in view that he is around 140 years old.
 
 
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Antique Number: SA1092969
Dateline of this antique is 19th Century
Height is 30cm (11.8inches)
Width is 57cm (22.4inches)
Depth is 27cm (10.6inches)
Antique #SA1092969, shown on this page, originates from the 19th century. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was made:
19th Century
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