Built by
Bodsen of France this is the only known working example. Having taken
three years of restoration, the mannequins who represent Tino Rossi and
an accompanying percussionist are set in a French Cafe scene. These works of art, whose heads were
manufactured by Madame Tussard's, have realistic facial expressions and play their
instruments with agility. You'll be amazed how Tino's eyes follow you wherever you are.
Playing french salon music of the Edwardian period, which is
activated by rolls and working on a vacuum system, it is a pleasure to
watch
