Smoking Monkey Automaton. Paris: Roullet & Decamps, ca. 1910. Clockwork automaton in the form of a seated monkey holding a lorgnette in one hand. When the motor is activated the monkey blinks his eyes, curls his lips, and nods his head, eventually raising the cigarette holder (and burning cigarette in it) to his lips to smoke. Height 14 ½". With winding key. Minor chip to upper lip, some shedding of fur, but working condition.