Uploaded December 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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A very realistic gentle hopping action achieved with a clockwork motor in this c1930 rabbit, by Roullet & Decamps. The feet are fitted with individual ratchets and clicks to prevent backward motion.
Further details on automata that 'Walk' and 'Run' are detailed in 'Secrets of Automata' by Michael Start available from:
thehouseofautomata.com