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Plattenspieldose Symphonion Nr. 48 und weitere Teile, um 1900 und später1) Symphonion Musikwerke, Leipzig. Für Blechplatten 25,5 cm, 48 Töne im Stahlkamm (komplett), Hebelaufzug, Holzgehäuse mit Symphonion-Schriftzug in Intarsien auf dem Deckel, Maße 33 x 29 x 18 cm, Replika-Lithographie, mit 15 Platten, spielt gut. - 2) Symphonion Simplex, für Blechplatten 14,5 cm, 40 Töne im Stahlkamm (komplett), Hebelaufzug, funktioniert, Dämpfer müßten reguliert werden, mit 7 Platten. - 3) Eiswürfelbehälter, Messing und Glas, mit Walzenspieluhr für eine Melodie im Deckel, Mechanik hakt. - 4) Junghans-Wecker mit Musikwerk, vernickeltes Messinggehäuse, Platinenwerk mit Ankerhemmung, rückseitige Einstellung der Weckzeit, Walzenspielwerk mit einer Melodie, funktioniert, keine Garantie auf Laufdauer. - 5) Singvogel-Automat, Georg Köhler, Vogel im Käfig, mit Federmechanismus, lithographiertes Blech, Kopf, Schnabel, Flügel und Schwanz beweglich, bemalter Sockel und gewölbter Messingkäfig, Höhe 37 cm, defekt, mit Schlüssel. - 6) 16 Polyphon-Platten, Ø 28 cm. - Und: 7) 5 Bücher: "Mechanische Musikinstrumente" von Herbert Jüttemann; "Alte Münzautomaten" von Struckmeier/Metz; "Encyclopedia of Automatic Musical Instruments" von David Bowers; "Das mechanische Musikkabinett" von Siegfried Wendel und "Von der Äolsharfe zum Digitalspieler" von Jan Brauers. Start Price: EUR 450 Zustand: (-/-)Symphonion Disc Musical Box No. 48 and Other Items, c. 1900 and later1) Symphonion Musikwerke, Leipzig, for 10-inch discs, 48 teeth in steel comb (complete), ratchet-wind, inlaid Symphonion lettering on the lid, inner lid with replica lithograph, size 13 x 11 ½ x 7 in., with 15 discs, good playing condition. - 2) Symphonion Simplex, for 5 3/4-inch discs, 40 teeth in steel comb (complete), ratchet-wind, playing, dampers in need of adjustment, with 7 discs. - 3) Ice cube tray, brass and glass, with single-air musical movement in the lid, mechanism sticks. - 4) Junghans musical alarm clock, nickel-plated brass case, movement with anchor escapement, alarm setting on the rear, single-air musical movement, working, no guarantee on continuous running. - 5) Singing bird automaton, Georg Köhler, bird in cage, with open-spring mechanism, lithographed tin bird with articulated head, beak, wings and tail moving as one, painted base and domed brass cage, ht. 14 ½ in. (37 cm), defective, with key. - 6) 16 Polyphon discs, Ø 11 in. - And: 7) 5 books: "Mechanische Musikinstrumente" by Herbert Jüttemann; "Alte Münzautomaten" by Struckmeier/Metz; "Encyclopedia of Automatic Musical Instruments" by David Bowers; "Das mechanische Musikkabinett", by Siegfried Wendel and "Von der Äolsharfe zum Digitalspieler" by Jan Brauers. Start Price: EUR 450 Condition: (-/-)

Musikalischer Wurfautomat "Tir Automatique à Musique au Maroc", um 1900Frankreich, Papptheater mit chromolithographiertem Hintergrund und Musikwerk mit einer Melodie, Federwerkmotor, der fünf Figuren (drei Berber, einen Spahi und einen Soldaten der französischen Kavallerie) auf einer Scheibe in Rotation versetzt, Höhe 51 cm, Breite 37 cm, funktionstüchtig, aber Befestigungsmutter an der Scheibe lose, zwei Köpfe der Figuren verbogen, leichte Abnutzung und Verblassung. - Dabei: Eine Musikmarotte, um 1920, mit Biskuitporzellan-Kopf Armand Marseille 370, blauen Glasaugen, Mohairperücke, Original-Netzkostüm und gedrechseltem Holzgriff, Höhe 36 cm, funktioniert, Kopf beschädigt. Start Price: EUR 200 Zustand: (4/3)Tir Automatique à Musique au Maroc Musical Target Automaton, c. 1900France, paper-on-card theater with chromolithographed backdrop and single-air cylinder musical movement causing five weighted figures (three Berbers, a Spahi and a soldier of the French cavalry) to rotate on a disc, ht. 20 x wd. 14 ½ in. (51 x 37 cm), working condition but retaining nut on disc loose, two of the figures’ heads bent, acceptable wear and fading. - In addition: A musical marotte, c. 1920, with Armand Marseille 370 bisque head, blue glass eyes, mohair wig, original net costume and turned wood handle, ht. 14 in. (36 cm), working, bisque head damaged. Start Price: EUR 200 Condition: (4/3)

Manivelle-Polichinelle-Musikpuppen­automatDeutschland, Biskuitporzellan-Kopf, geritzt mit "15/", Hals mit Flansch, offenem Mund, feststehenden blauen Glasaugen, blonder Mohairperücke, dreifarbigem Kostüm mit Glöckchen und Metalltressen, bemalten Unterschenkeln und geschnitzten Händen, die Zimbeln halten, auf papierbezogenem Sockel, Walzenspielwerk mit Handkurbelantrieb, eine Melodie. Die Puppe dreht den Kopf und schlägt die Becken zusammen, während die Musik spielt. Höhe einschließlich Hut 33 cm. - Dabei: Eine mechanische Puppe vom Typ Seeley mit Schlüssel. Start Price: EUR 300 Zustand: (3+/3+)Musical Manivelle Polichinelle AutomatonGermany, with bisque head incised "15/", flange neck, open mouth, fixed blue glass eyes, blonde mohair wig, tri-colored costume trimmed with bells and metallic braid, painted composition lower legs and carved hands holding cymbals, on paper-covered base containing hand-turned single-air movement that causes the figure to turn his head and clash the cymbals together, ht. 13 in. (33 cm) including hat. - In addition: A Seeley-type mechanical doll with key. Start Price: EUR 300 Condition: (3+/3+)

Musikalisches Automatenbild mit dem Atelier eines SpielwarenherstellersHerkunft unbekannt, handkolorierte Lithographie (statisch), die einen jungen Pierrot und einen Harlekin bei der Arbeit zeigt, während im Vordergrund eine ältere Dame mit einer Federkrone tanzt, Walzenspielwerk mit einer Melodie, dem "Can Can"-Motiv aus "Orpheus in der Unterwelt", Maße 20 x 27 cm, gut erhalten. Start Price: EUR 200 Zustand: (3/3)Musical Automaton Picture of a Toymaker’s AtelierOrigins unknown, hand-colored lithograph (static) depicting a young pierrot and a harlequin at work while an elderly lady in a feather crown jigs in the foreground, with single-air cylinder movement playing the ‘Can Can’ motif from "Orpheus in the Underworld", 8¼ x 10½ in. (20 x 27 cm), working condition. Start Price: EUR 200 Condition: (3/3)

Kaminuhr von Junghans mit Puppenautomat, um 1900Mit emailliertem Zifferblatt, 14 cm, mit der Aufschrift "J" in Stern, römische Zifffern, zweizügiges Uhrwerk mit Walzenspielwerk für eine Melodie, das zur vollen Stunde aktiviert wird, Puppe mit Geige, Taille, rechter Arm und rechter Fuß sind beweglich, in Eichengehäuse, Höhe 48 cm, funktioniert, aber keine Garantie auf Genauigkeit, Farbe und Kostüm der Puppe abgenutzt, mit Schlüssel. Start Price: EUR 140 Zustand: (4/3)Automaton Timepiece by Junghans, c. 1900With 5 ½-inch enameled Roman dial marked "J" in star, two-train movement with single-air cylinder movement activated upon the hour, automaton fiddler with articulated waist, right arm and right foot, in oak case, ht. 19 in. (48 cm), running, but no guarantee on accuracy, paint and costume worn, with key. Start Price: EUR 140 Condition: (4/3)

Musikalisches Automatenbild einer Katzentanzstunde, um 1890Deutschland, chromolithographierte Szene auf Karton mit vier beweglichen Katzen - einem getigerten Tanzmeister und seinen drei Katzenschülern, Walzenspielwerk mit einer Melodie, Mechanismus mit Nadelrad und Wipphebel, der den Meister spielen läßt, während die Schüler auf und ab hüpfen, in Eichenholzkasten mit Gesso-Rahmen und Teilen des Patentetiketts mit Datum vom 20. Februar (1889), 20 x 24,5 cm, insgesamt guter Zustand, Mechanismus in restauriertem Zustand, am Rahmen fehlt ein kleines Eckteil der Rahmenleiste. Start Price: EUR 280 Zustand: (3+/3+)Musical Automaton Picture of a Feline Dancing Lesson, c. 1890Germany, chromolithographed paper-on-card scene with four articulated cats - a tabby dancing master and his three kitten students, with single-air cylinder movement, wound through the spring-housing, pinned wheel and see-saw lever causing the master to play while the students hop up and down, in oak case with gesso frame and partial patent label with dates to 20 February (1889), 8 x 9 ½ in. (20 x 24.5 cm), overall good, linkages in overhauled working condition, frame missing small corner section of molding. Start Price: EUR 280 Condition: (3+/3+)

Seltener münzbetätigter Musik-Revue-Tanzautomat von Edouard-Henry Phalibois, um 1900Darstellung einer jungen Frau, die auf einer Bühne tanzt, Figur mit Original-Bemalung, braune Glasaugen mit beweglichen Lidern, wohlgeformter Torso und Beine aus Pappmaché, beweglich an Schultern, Taille, Hüften und Knien, mit großem Messingmotor mit vierflügeligem Geschwindigkeitsregler, Walzenspielwerk mit 2 Melodien und fünf Buchsbaumnocken mit Stahlkufen, die die Figur veranlassen, sich von der Taille aus zu beugen, die Arme gleichzeitig und jedes Bein abwechselnd zu heben, Gesamthöhe 75 cm, Höhe der Figur 59 cm, mit Aufzugsratsche, unrestaurierter, teilweise funktionsfähiger Zustand, Münzmechanismus teilweise erhalten, Münzschlitz vorhanden, aber nicht angeschlossen, Sockel und Gehäuse fehlen. Der Automat würde von einer wohlwollenden Reinigung und Restaurierung profitieren. - Hinweis: Die Figur ist auf einer Metallstange montiert, die sich auf und ab bewegt und die auch die Gestänge für die Bewegungen von Kopf und Gliedmaßen trägt. Ein ähnliches System wurde in Miniaturform von Jean-Marie Phalibois für seine Seiltanzautomaten verwendet. - Referenzen: Auction Team Breker, 26. Mai 2012 (Lot 727) und 5. November 2016 (Lot 544) für Tanzautomaten mit ähnlichen Werken desselben Herstellers. - Der hier angebotene Automat ist das einzige Exemplar seiner Art, das wir bisher gesehen haben. Start Price: EUR 800 Zustand: (3/3)Rare Coin-Activated Musical Cabaret Dancer Auto­maton by Edouard-Henry Phalibois, c. 1900Depicting a young woman dancing on a stage, the figure with original paint, brown glass eyes with articulated lids, shapely papier-mâché torso and legs, articulated at shoulders, waist, hips and knees, with large brass going-barrel movement with four-winged governor, two-air cylinder movement and five boxwood cams with steel runners causing the figure to bend from the waist, raise her arms in unison and each leg alternately, ht. 29 ½ in. (75 cm), figure 23 ¼ in. (59 cm), with winding ratchet, unrestored partially working condition, coin-trip mechanism partially extant, coin-slot present but disconnected, missing base and case, would benefit from sympathetic cleaning and restoration. - Note: The figure is mounted on a metal bar which moves up and down and also carries the linkages for the articulation of head and limbs. A similar system was used in miniature by Jean-Marie Phalibois for his tightrope dancer automata. - References: Auction Team Breker, 26 May 2012 (Lot 727) and 5 November 2016 (Lot 544) for dancing automata with similar movements by the same maker. - The automaton offered here is the only example of its kind that we have seen to date. Start Price: EUR 800 Condition: (3/3)

Zeitgenössischer Musikautomat mit einer HarfenspielerinKopf aus Biskuitporzellan, Taftkostüm, mit Kopf- und Armbewegungen, auf samtbezogenem Sockel sitzend, Federwerkmotor und Walzenspielwerk befinden sich im Sockel, Höhe 28 cm, Breite 30 cm, Motor stockend, Figur unbeweglich. Start Price: EUR 200 Zustand: (3/4)Contemporary Musical Automaton HarpistWith bisque head, head and arm motions, sitting on velvet-covered base housing the open-spring motor and single-air cylinder movement, in taffeta costume, ht. 11 x wd. 12 in. (28 x 30 cm), motor hesitant, figure not moving. Start Price: EUR 200 Condition: (3/4)

Musikautomat Adler Nr. 365, um 1900 und späterGroßes Plattenspielwerk der Adler Musikwerke, Leip­zig. Für 65,5cm-Blechplatten, für Münzbetrieb vorgesehen (Teile nicht komplett enthalten), 149-toniger Doppelkamm, komplett! Neues Nußbaumgehäuse mit Unterschrank und Galerie, Gesamthöhe 254 cm. Ohne Endabschaltung. Mit 15 Platten. - Exzellent spielender Zustand! Start Price: EUR 2800 Zustand: (2/2)Adler No. 365 Disc Musical Automaton, c. 1900 and laterAdler Musikwerke, Leipzig. For 25 ¾-inch discs, intended for coin operation (parts of the incomplete trip mechanism included), 149 teeth in upright duplex comb (complete), reproduction walnut case with gallery and base cabinet, overall height 100 in., excellent playing condition, missing automatic stop at end of disc, with 15 discs. Start Price: EUR 2800 Condition: (2/2)

Musikalisches Manivelle-Puppenkarussell, um 1890Deutschland, mit drei Jungen auf Pferden und drei Mädchen in Wagen, verziert mit Holzkugeln auf roten Drahtstäben, Samtband und Seidenbesatz, die Reiter mit Biskuitporzellan-Köpfen, modelliertem Haar und Originalkostümen, auf mit Papier überzogenem Sockel mit Blumenmotiven, Walzenspielwerk mit Handkurbelantrieb im Sockel. Eine Melodie spielt, während sich das Karussell dreht. Höhe 34 cm, Sockel 20 x 20 cm, insgesamt guter Originalzustand, zwei Wagenräder fehlen, Jungen und Pferden fehlen verschiedene Beine, Sockel leicht verbogen, teilweise funktionsfähig, Mechanismus nicht zur Inspektion geöffnet. Start Price: EUR 400 Zustand: (3-/5)Musical Manivelle Automaton Carousel, c. 1890Germany, with three boys on horses and three girls in chariots, decorated with wood ball finials on red wire stems, velvet ribbon and silk trim, the riders with bisque heads, molded hair and original costumes, on grained paper-covered base with floral transfer and hand-turned movement playing a single tune as the carousel revolves, height 13 1/2 in. (34 cm), base 8 in. (20 cm) square, overall good original cosmetic condition, missing two chariot wheels, boys and horses missing assorted legs, base slightly bowed, partially operative, mechanism not opened for inspection. Start Price: EUR 400 Condition: (3-/5)

Schreitender Elefant von Gaston Decamps, um 1930Mit lederbezogenem Pappmaché-Körper, hochgezogenem Rüssel, Glasaugen, Federwerkmotor im Körper, bewegliche Hinterbeine, Vorderbeine und Vorderfüße, Länge 40 cm (Schwanz bis Rüssel), insgesamt guter optischer Zustand, kleiner Lederverlust am rechten Hinterbein des Elefanten, Fleck neben dem rechten Ohr, ein Stoßzahn abgebrochen, der andere fehlt, nicht funktionsfähig und ohne Schlüssel. - Dabei: Laufkatze von Decamps, spätes Modell mit Beinen, die sich im Gleichschritt bewegen, mit "RD"-Schlüssel, Länge 28 cm, schlechter Zustand, ohne Fell und Schwanz. Start Price: EUR 300 Zustand: (-/-)Walking Elephant Automaton by Gaston Decamps, c. 1930With leather-covered papier-mâché body, elevated trunk, glass eyes, open-spring motor in the body, articulated hind legs, fore legs and fore feet, lg. 15 ½ in. (40 cm) tail to trunk, cosmetically good condition, small leather loss to elephant’s right hind leg, stain beside his right ear, one tusk broken, the other missing, inoperative and without key. - In addition: Decamps running cat, late model with legs that move in unison, with "RD" key, 11 in. (28 cm), poor condition, without fur and tail. Start Price: EUR 300 Condition: (-/-)

A modern key wind birdcage automaton clock, 17cm high

A Clockwork Automaton Singing Bird in Cage, late 19th/early 20th century, the red-plumed bird perched on a branch within a wirework cage, on a circular base and bun feet26cm highThe automation is working see video https://youtu.be/HOQ-FVBNR_8Some slight losses to the birds feathers, general wear no damage

A Japanese tinplate, fabric and plastic automaton toy titled 'Burger Chef', battery operated, height 21cm.

A 19TH CENTURY 8-DAY LONGCASE CLOCK the enamel dial with subsidiary seconds dial, date aperture, signed 'STOGURSEY', rocking ship automaton to break arch, in crossbanded oak case 48cm wide 214cm high Condition Report : with two lead wieghts, pendulum with suspension spring intact, but a little tired overall Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting (where possible) any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.

Jewellery watch, brooch. SIGMA VALMON Geneva. Early 20th century Model representing a cuckoo clock. Gold, turquoises, old-cut diamonds, rubies, a sapphire and enamels. Original leather and silk case.Weight: 19.2 g.Measurements: 6.3 cm (length); 1 cm (dial)The cuckoo clock is a type of clock generally fitted with a pendulum and a gong, characterised by an opening through which, every half hour, a bird-shaped automaton emerges, generally resembling a cuckoo, and which therefore emits a song, the sounds of which resemble the onomatopoeia "cuckoo".This piece belongs to the personal collection of Don Juan José Ontalva (Chinchón, 1930- Madrid, 2019), a famous watchmaker from Madrid, descendant of several family generations dedicated to the world of watches. During his career he achieved a high degree of precision and skill, becoming the master of other watchmakers. He is currently recognised for numerous works, including the commissioning and restoration of the Billeter astronomical clock, located in the Congress of Deputies.

Automaton music box with clock, after models by Karl Griesbaum; Germany; 20th century.Gilt bronze and enamel.Press set.Preserves key.Measurements: 7 x 11 x 9.5 cm.Music box with an enamelled decoration with neoclassical aesthetic ornamentation on the front and borders with figurative scenes on the sides and in the upper area. On the front is the clock case with a white dial and Roman numerals in black. This type of object was very popular from the 19th century onwards, with a great variety of models, factories, materials, etc., usually concealing the mechanism that moves them to surprise the spectator and often accompanied by a musical mechanism. However, they were always intended for the upper classes, given that their construction and design required high quality and mastery due to the delicacy of the machinery and the materials chosen.

Music box with automaton; late 19th century.Silver and bronze.Measurements: 6 x 10.5 x 7 cm.This type of object was very popular from the 19th century onwards, with a great variety of models, factories, materials, etc., normally trying to hide the mechanism that moves them in order to surprise the spectator and often accompanied by a musical mechanism. However, they were always intended for the upper classes, since their construction and design required high quality and mastery due to the delicate machinery and materials chosen.

Music box with automaton, after 17th century models; late 19th century.Silver, enamelled with emerald, river pearls and garnets.It presents faults in the stone and the enamel.Measurements: 5 x 10 x 6,5 cm.Music box with automaton made of silver and decorated with enamel and cabochon-shaped stones, located on the sides and in the upper area. This type of object was very popular from the 19th century onwards, with a great variety of models, factories, materials, etc., normally trying to hide the mechanism that moves them in order to surprise the spectator and often accompanied by a musical mechanism. However, they were always intended for the upper classes, as their construction and design required high quality and mastery due to the delicate machinery and materials chosen.

Cage with automaton bird, second half of the 19th century.Brass, bronze and stuccoed and gilded wood.Needs to be overhauled. In working order.Measurements: 56 x 24 cm.This type of objects were very appreciated since the 19th century, with a great variety of models, factories, materials, etc., normally trying to hide the mechanism that moves them for a greater surprise in the spectator and often accompanied by a musical mechanism. However, they were always intended for the upper classes, since their construction and design required high quality and mastery due to the delicate machinery and materials chosen.

Cage with bird; late 19th century.Bronze, feathers, stuccoed wood and brass.In need of restoration and fine-tuning.Measurements: 29 x 13 x 17 cm.Bird cage made in bronze with an automaton bird inside. This type of objects were very appreciated since the 19th century, with a great variety of models, factories, materials, etc., normally trying to hide the mechanism that moves them for a greater surprise in the spectator and often accompanied by a musical mechanism. However, they were always intended for the upper classes, as their construction and design required high quality and mastery due to the delicate machinery and materials chosen.

Small World Rhythm Ship's Wheel Automaton Musical Clock, 4MH817-R, 63cm wide

An automaton model of a barrister, 77cm

Automaton - 'The Commissionaire', a mid century felt behatted and uniformed figure, scratch built, with painted carved wood hands and face, moving jaw, swivelling head and moving arms, standing on a wooden base with electrics within, figure height 59.5cm, overall height 77.5cm. Provenance: This automaton shop window device was made by the vendor's late father Alexander Buchanan (7/10/1910 - 31/01/2004) around the 1950s and was to commercially exploit a gap in the market for window displays for hire. It was put to work in Palmers Green in London in those days in various shop windows to great effect. The mains driven device enables the figure to bow, turn his head, move his arm, move his eyes, twiddle his nose and move his mouth.

Automaton - A plug-in electrical figure of a bearded fisherman wearing yellow oilskins and Southwestern hat, when in motion the figure 'throws' a fishing net whilst the head twists, mounted on a wooden base, height 82cm.

A 20th century polychrome painted metronomic automaton, modelled as a man sailing a boat on a shaped 'wave' stand, height 68cm.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.

An 18th century mahogany longcase clock by Gandy Cockermouth, with ship automaton to arch, with eight day striking movement the chapter ring with days of the month, the case with long well figured trunk door and panelled base. Height 218 cm, trunk width 38 cm (see illustration).

A reproduction novelty automaton clock, as a bird in a cage, 15cm high

MODERN MUSICAL AUTOMATON

A GEORGE II WALNUT EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCKWILLIAM CREAK, LONDON, CIRCA 1740The five pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch brass break-arch dial with calendar aperture and subsidiary seconds dial to the matted centre within applied Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes beyond the minute track, with pierced steel hands and brass twin bird and urn cast spandrels to angles, the arch with circular herringbone border engraved silver signature boss inscribed William Creak, LONDON flanked by dolphin cast mounts, in a break-arch case with generous arched cavetto cornice and fretwork frieze over hinged glazed dial aperture with applied with three-quarter columns to front angles, the sides with break-arch windows and conforming quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with concave throat moulding over book-matched burr-veneered and herringbone banded break-arch door with complex edge mouldings, the sides with twin crossbanded panels, the plinth base with cavetto top mouldings over burr panel veneered herringbone and crossbanded fascia and a moulded skirt.229cm (90ins) high, 54cm (21.25ins) wide, 26cm (10.25ins) deep. William Creak is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as a 'fine maker' who worked in London from 1754-63. Other sources indicate that he was working from 1740-75 and his workshop was located in the Royal exchange from 1754. Creak supplied musical and automaton clocks for export to the Middle East and China and often incorporated similar complications into examples made for the domestic market.Condition Report: The movement is complete and appears fundamentally all-original with no visible alteration or noticeable replacements. The mechanism is reasonably clean and working however a precautionary gentle clean/service is advised. The dial is also in good relatively clean unaltered condition with faults limited to some patchy discolouration to the silvering and mellowing of the finishes in general. The movement and dial retain what appears to be the original seatboard however there are packing slips (around ¾ inch thick) hence we cannot offer any assurances that the case is original to the movement and dial although they would seem to be perfectly suited.The hood is in good condition; the frets have been replaced otherwise faults are very much limited to minor historic bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and wear commensurate with age. There are two socket holes to the top suggesting that a pair of finials were fitted at some point. The trunk also is in fine condition with particularly nice figured veneers. The trunk door retains its original lock but the hinges are replacements. The front of the door has some shrinkage cracking to the veneers and there is some visible historic movement/bowing to the frame around the door (does not detract from the clock as is a evidence/result of the genuine age of the piece). The plinth has been restored with replacement veneers with the colour of the burr figured fascia panel being darker than the rest of the case; this probably be improved in the hands of a good restorer/finisher. The backboard has opening to the vertical joint between the two boards which form the panel; two horizontal batons have been applied across the back to further brace the panel.Clock is complete with two weights, pendulum, crank winder and two case keys. Condition Report Disclaimer

A SWISS SINGING CAGED BIRD AUTOMATONUNSIGNED, MID 20th CENTURYThe bird yellow plumage set on a cruciform perch decorated with fruiting leafy sprays, once activated by the lever to the edge of the base the mechanism plays a multi-note call and operates three separate movements opening and closing the birds beak whilst moving its head from side-to side and waggling its tail feathers, the case formed as a domed wire cage with ring top handle and red velvet lined platform to interior, on cylindrical base embossed with a continuous floral band over canted skirt, on three turned feet with winding key and selection lever labelled Stop/Pause/Start to underside.28cm (11ins) high with handle down, 16.5cm (6.5ins) diameter.Condition Report: Mechanism is fully operational with all movements of the automaton working correctly and in a timely manner. The call is nice a clear. The bird is a little dusty but otherwise is in goof condition. The fabric liming the base within the cage is dusty a little faded but appears undamaged. The case has a few spots of discolouration to/tarnishing otherwise is in fine original condition. Winder for the mechanism is present. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FINE AND RARE FRENCH EMPIRE TOLE PEINTE NIGHT-AND-DAY PROJECTION TIMEPIECEBOFENSCHEN, PARIS, CIRCA 1815The circular four columnar pillar double-dialled movement with additional wheel added to the train to increase the duration from thirty-hours to several days, with verge escapement regulated by sprung three-arm monometallic balance incorporating rack-and-pinion regulation adjustment via a pointer on the dial, the rear with 2.25 inch circular concave silvered brass dial engraved with Arabic hour numerals and with conforming quarter hour markers, the front with circular white enamel dial with R/A regulation adjustment pointer over signature Bofenschen, a Paris to centre within vertical Roman hour numeral chapter ring and with Arabic quarters within the outer minute track, with blued steel moon hands set behind hinged engine-milled convex glazed gilt brass bezel, the ormolu mounted urn-shaped tole-peinte case painted to resemble porphyry with removable gilt leaf-bud cast finial to the concave lid decorated in gilt with collars over repeating leaf rim to base, the body with fine chiselled ormolu lions mask ring handles to each side over gilt acanthus decoration to waist, the interior with glazed aperture to the rear of the movement and fitted with a spirit lamp for reflecting an image of the concave silvered back dial through a conforming circular glazed aperture to the rear of the case, raised on swept foot applied with engine-turned gilt collars over a rectangular plinth applied with cast sunburst Apollo mask to front and stars to sides on lappet leaf moulded skirt base.52cm (20.5ins) high, 21cm (8.25ins) wide, 18cm (7ins) deep. Bofenschein is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as a maker of musical and automaton clocks working in Paris 1807-13. A very closely related timepiece by Bofenschen was sold at Sotheby's New York sale Mario Buatta: Prince of Interiors 23rd January 2020 (lot 32) for $7,500.Condition Report: As catalogued movement has been increased in duration from 30hr to several days by inserting another wheel in the train and moving the winding arbor. This would appear to have been done early in the clock's life and the rest of the movement appears to be in original condition. The movement will just about run when encouraged however a gentle clean/service is required. The enamel dial is in fine condition having only one small edge chip (cannot be seen with the bezel closed). The silver convex dial has some wear/degradation of the silvering otherwise is in good original condition. The spirit lamp to the inside of the vase is intact but will require filling and providing with a wick. The case is in very good original condition with some overall mellowing/patination and light wear to the painted surfaces and slight patchy discolouration to the gilt mounts.Timepiece does not have a winding key present. Condition Report Disclaimer

TWO 19TH CENTURY CARVED WALKING STICK HANDLES one Black Forest automaton bear head with moving mouth and ears, the other formed as a soldier's boot with silver metal stirrup and diamonte buttons8cm high and 9cm high

ROBERT WOOD, LONDON. A GEORGE III MAHOGANY ORMOLU MOUNTED AUTOMATON BRACKET CLOCK the bell top case surmounted by a hinged brass handle above a glazed door flanked by ormolu caryatid corners enclosing a 7" brass arched dial with gilt rococo spandrels and silvered chapter ring enclosing a matted centre with calendar aperture, the arch with rocking figural automaton within a silvered ring engraved 'MERTH AND MAGICK (Magic)' fronting an eight day double-fusee movement with verge escapement and foliate engraved backplate striking the hours on a bell47cm highThe original bell is present. Extra image has been uploaded.

Automaton Music Box: an early 20th century continental music box, inscribed to base Vera West and dated Dec 25 1920.

Second quarter 19th Century oak and mahogany-cased 8-day painted dial longcase clock with automaton, Wheeler, Bridgnorth, circa 1830, the signed 13-inch break-arched Arabic dial with subsidiary seconds dial and calendar crescent, beneath articulated swan and boat mechanism to arch, case with swan-neck pediment, reeded hood columns and trunk pilasters, crossbanded trunk door and conforming base (a/f), 202cm high, sold with two weights, pendulum and key

CONTEMPORARY CHINESE AUTOMATON BIRD CAGE CLOCK 17 CM HIGH

A brass novelty automaton table clock, as fish in a bowl, central posted globular dial with Arabic numerals, the fish oscillating with the escapement 15cms high

BIRD'S CAGE AUTOMATON

A novelty automaton clock, as fish in an aquarium, 15cm high

A bird cage automaton, 20th century, with a clockwork singing bird, 24cm highDoes not wind correctly

A modern Automaton clockwork musical Clown and a Father Christmas

A Rosko Toys, Japan - a battery operated 'McGregor' tinplate, fabric and rubber automaton, boxed; Mecanno

A vintage retro mid 20th century circa. 1930's German Kaiser bird automaton clock being in the form of a bird within gilt metal bird cage and stand. Measures 20cm tall.

A 19th Century Oak And Mahogany Long Case Clock, the arched hood with swan neck pediment and brass finials above a shaped door and raised upon bracket feet, the dial inscribed James Wells, Solyhull with automaton movement, subsidiary seconds dial and date dial

BREGUET & Fils antiker Jacquemart Figurenautomat Lepine Taschenuhr. 2. Hälfte 18. Jhd. Silber 950, Staubdeckel Metall vergoldet. Staubdeckel signiert "Breguet & Fils". Spindel Uhrwerk mit Viertelstunden Repetition und Figuren Automation mit Schlag der Hämmer auf Glocken. 3-farbige Figuren. Separat angetriebene Repetition funktionstüchtig, Uhrwerk für die Zeitanzeige läuft aber nur kurz! Service notwendig. Zifferblatt aus Silber 900, im unteren Bereich 2 Löwen dargestellt. Sichtbare Gebrauchsspuren am Gehäuse, Rückdeckel mit Dellen. 2 passende Schlüsseln anbei. 56mm Durchmesser ohne Krone.| BREGUET & Fils ancient Jacquemart automaton open face pocket watch 2nd half 18th century. Silver 950, dust cover metal gold plated. Dust cover signed "Breguet & Fils". Spindle movement with quarter repeater and automaton with hammers striking bells. 3-colored miniatures. Separately powered repetition working, Movement for time display only running shortly! Service required. Dial in silver 900, 2 lions displayed in lower part. Visible signs of wear on the case, rear lid with dents. 2 matching keys enclosed. 56mm diameter without crown.

A 1950s brass bird cage automaton alarm clock, clockwork movement, keyless wind and alarm set underneath, having an orbital Arabic dial and ticking and rotating birds, 22 cm, (running when catalogued, accuracy and reliability un-tested)

A 1950s brass bird cage automaton clock, having a keyless wind mechanical moment, an Arabic orbital dial, and a ticking bird, 14 cm (running when catalogued, accuracy and reliability un-tested)

A late 20th Century brass automaton alarm clock, the keyless movement having an orbital dial with a pointer and a ticking bird, 7 x 13 cm, (running when catalogued, accuracy and reliability un-tested, alarm a/f)

A 20th century patinated brass novelty musical birdcage automaton, the cage enclosing a moving and singing bird, height 23.5cm.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.

Cast iron money swallowing Popeye automaton money box, H: 15 cm. P&P Group 1 (£14+VAT for the first lot and £1+VAT for subsequent lots)

Cast iron Boxing Popeye automaton figurine, H: 20 cm. P&P Group 1 (£14+VAT for the first lot and £1+VAT for subsequent lots)

A brass novelty automaton table clock, as a bird in a cage, central posted globular dial with Arabic numerals, the birds oscillating with the escapement 21cms high

A reproduction clockwork fish automaton clock under dome, h.14cm

Art Deco ' Vitascope Industries Ltd ' Pale Green Bakelite Cased Electric Clock with Diorama Ship Automaton, 32cm high

VITASCOPE INDUSTRIES LTD, pale pink bakelite 'automaton' clock with three masted sailing ship above circular dial, 32cms highProvenance: private collection Carmarthenshire, consigned via our Carmarthen OfficeCondition Report:plug cut off so requires rewiring, scuffs and some wear, small crack

A fine and unusual 19th century French automaton bird clock with taxidermy bird, displayed on simulated branches, the clock face with Roman numerals and white enamel dial to a brass movement striking on a bell, the whole set under a dome and on an ebonised socle base 60cm tall

A REPRODUCTION AUTOMATON SINGING BIRD IN A BRASS CAGE, fitted with a hanging loop, embossed decoration to the stepped circular base, on three brass feet, clockwork movement, height with loop down 27.5cm (Condition report: mechanism winds and runs, bird sings and turns head, bird, fabric foliage and base with worn finish, painted metallic underside of base is peeling off)

A 20th century chromed mechanised automaton style clock

•Frank Egerton (British, 1942-2003), "Best Butter", a carved and painted wooden automaton of a grimacing dog, signed and dated 2000. 22cm by 24cm. Note: this lot may be subject to ARR.