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A French style 'Singing Birds' musical automaton, 20th century, brass bird cage design, 27cm.

Rare vintage Swiss enamel scene bird automaton singing bird musical box enamel scenes on every side lid opens showing small singing bird the musical box does not work so in need of repair the enamel is in good condition measures approx 10.5cm by 6.6cm height 4.6cmGood overall condition 

French 19th/20th C Roullet and Decamps clockwork automaton, papier-mache and animal fur monkey (height 28cm)

AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY CLOCKWORK AUTOMATON OF TWO BIRDS IN A BRASS CAGE, both birds sing and move beaks, the red bird turns its head and moves its tail feathers, circular embossed base, height 27cm (condition: working at time of report, feathers a little dusty)

A Collection of Curios to Include Candle Sticks, Handmade Automaton, Rams Horn, Cast Iron Dog Doorstop, Fairing, Cash Tin etc

THOMAS BROWN, BIRMINGHAM. No. 49308. AN UNUSUAL GEORGE III ENGLISH FUSEE PICTURE CLOCK WITH AUTOMATON OF SMALL PROPORTIONS the gilt-framed country village scene painted on copper with a church and clock tower to the foreground and automaton windmill in the background fronting a signed chain driven fusee movement with balance wheel escapement 36cm high, 49cm wide including frame

AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY MUSICAL AUTOMATON OF A GIRL PLAYING WITH A CAT the girl having a bisque porcelain head labelled on the base "Quill Makers of Joys musical Automata" 45cm high 38cm wide 24cm deep

An Austrian novelty automaton timepiece, circa 1910, modelled as a bird in a cage, the clock dial in the centre modelled as a birdbath with a birds nest in the centre all in a gilt metal cage supported on scrolling feet. Height 14.5 cm.

Archibald John Currie, London, a rare George III English double fusee automaton picture clock, with hinged gilt frame, inner black and gilt glazed hinged slip enclosing a painted village scene of children playing on seesaw with rotating windmill and clock tower, with double fusee spring driven movement, with engraved border and signed backplate striking on a bell, clockmakers label. Height 55 cm, width 70 cm. NOTE - This particular automaton was inspected by The Antiques Roadshow in 1997 and was then valued at £4000 (see illustration).

RON FULLER (1936-2017) PRATT'S SAUSAGES  painted tinplate automaton, signed Ron Fuller Autoymation Laxfield England,  17.5cm hProvenance Purchased by the present vendor from a Gallery in St Ives, Cornwall in the early 1980s The same as new condition as when purchased in the early 1980s

A RARE GEORGE III PASTE SET GILTMETAL AUTOMATON WATCH BY JAMES COX, UNSIGNED, C1770  probably from a casket or other larger object, the central rotating dial orbited by rotating star clusters and flanked by two slightly larger similar clockwork clusters, 4.4 x 7.3cm, on a later detachable miniature bright cut silver easel Requires minor work but apparently complete and in original condition. The automata tempramental in operation

A Vintage Clockwork Automaton Gymnast Toy

18th Century green chinoiserie lacquer longcase clock, the pagoda hood with original gilt finials above a broken arch dial with flanking pilasters, the trunk with an arched panel door on conforming plinth, the brass dial with silvered chapter ring, Arabic and Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds dial and date aperture with figural automaton to the arch, signed Isaac Tiercelin, London, the two train four pillar movement with anchor escapement striking on a bell, with pendulum and weights (for restoration)

A MODERN TIMEPIECE in the form of a bird cage with automaton birds and movement beneath, 9cm diameter x 17cm high

A brass musical automaton bird cage

A Victorian automaton pull along tiger, with nodding head and moving jaw, on a pine base, with metal spiked wheels, length 14ins, height 8ins

An 'automaton' timepiece, as a fish tank, 14cm high

A 19th Century clockwork automaton as dancers in a theatre (possibly dancing "Le Jardin Animé" scene from "Le Corsaire" within a picture frame style case) (maker unknown)

A 19th Century French Singing Bird automaton as two birds in a cage on a mahogany base with Empire style gryphon mount, raised on brass lion's feet CONDITION REPORTS Some surface scratches, scuffs and some areas of discolouration and fading to the wooden base. Some tarnishing to the metal - both to the lion's feet and to the applied metal decoration to the side of the base. Numerous accretions. A thick layer of dust to the bottom of the bird cage. Some of the bars of the bird cage are bent. An area of loss and some splits to the decorative metal banding on the bird cage. Tarnishing to the metal. The two birds are in a poor state with loss of feathers, accretions, etc. Staining and crazing to the ceramic balls of the finials on top of the wooden base. Unable whether to say whether in full working order but we have not had it working whilst in the saleroom. General wear and tear commensurate with age and use. See photos for more details. Height approx 56 cm. Length and width both approx 32 cm.

A late Victorian parasol with carved ivory cockatoo head automaton handle: the push-button action causing its beak to open and crest to rise, with glass inset eyes, the silver band inscribed 'ALMA from BUD 1896' 92cm long.

An early 20th Century parasol with carved donkey head automaton handle: the push-button action causing its mouth to open and ears to wiggle, with inset glass eyes, 92.5cm long.

A late Victorian parasol with carved ivory duck head automaton handle:, the push-button action causing the duck's beak to open, with inset glass eyes, the silver band marked for London,1900 and stamped BRIGG, 82cm long.

AUTOMATON: Chapuis, Alfred and Edmond Droz: Les Automates. Figures artificielles d'hommes et d'animaux Histoire et Technique. Neuchatel, Editions du Griffon, 1949, Limited edn. no. 1493 of ?. Fully illustrated. 4to. Full leather by Bayntun, with gilt decoration to spine, gilt inner dentelles and teg. VG/Fine

A rare carved and painted ivory cockatoo automaton walking stick, late 19th century, the silver collar with activation button and inscribed 'V, 1897', on a wooden shaft, 95cm long For an almost identical head carved by the Czilinsky family and related discussion, see Katherine Prior, 'In Good Hands: 250 Years of Craftsmanship at Swaine Adeney Brigg', 2012, pp.58 and 59.

A Roullet et Decamps 'lady with powder puff and mirror' automaton with a closed mouth Jumeau head, with brown glass eyes, pierced ears, bisque arms and hands, period ivory silk clothes, two movements of the head and each arm, the red velvet covered base with one tune musical movement. the head stamped in red 'DEPOSE Tete Jumeau S.G.D.G.', H.45cm, some wear to fabrics

A GEORGE III OAK EIGHT DAY LONGCASE CLOCK, the hood with a swan neck pediment, flanked by cylindrical and brass Corinthian columns, the painted arched dial with an automaton movement, dial diameter 32cm, subsidiary date aperture, seconds dial (missing handle) and Roman numerals on a plain trunk with circular inlay at the base, height 212cm (the dial is a marriage and does not fit hood) (two weights, no pendulum)

A French automaton of a pig playing a harp, late 19th century

An unusual bird in cage clock, in the form of a 19th century Swiss Automaton, 12cm high

A 1930's white bakelite cased electric Vitascope automaton clock, inset with a three masted ship, 33cm high

Small singing bird automaton clock, gilt metal cage on curved chrome support and circular marble base, H27cm Condition Report Click here for further images, condition, auction times & delivery costs

* Automaton . A 20th century French brass automaton bird musical box, the brass box cast with cherubs and musical instruments, side panels with a courting couple amongst floral swags on a lattice ground, the oval cover encompassing a feathered bird and pierced brass grille, 3.8cm high x 10cm wide x 6cm deep, with key (inoperable) (Qty: 1) Note: The piece is not working, the key feels like it has been overwound and the button on the side does not start the movement. The bird and cover will not close and the tail feathers have dropped off and need re-affixing.

Swiss made 20thC three train cuckoo clock with musical movement on the hour and half hour and waterwheel and dancers automaton feature 

A late 20th century clockwork bird cage automaton clock, cloisonne enamelled copper waist, overall height 19cm

decorata con piccolo volatile che ruota, muove la coda e apre il becco cinguettando, meccanica funzionante; usure nella doraturaAlt. cm 22, diam. cm 12A SMALL GERMAN MUSICAL CAGE WITH AUTOMATON, 20TH CENTURY; WEAR

automa raffigurante pittore intento a ritrarre una giovane nobildonna, sotto un pergolato fiorito. Base in legno ebanizzato contenente carillon, campana coeva e integra, con diorama di sfondo dipinto; restauri, mancanze, usure e rotture Alt. cm 60, larg. cm 46, prof. cm 22RARE MUSICAL AUTOMATON WITH MONKEYS, FRANCE, SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY; WEAR, DAMAGES, LOSSES AND RESTORATIONS

Japanese vintage automaton crawling celluloid baby doll, Epsom Derby day badge, Goebel dog and other figurines, etc.

A mahogany cased musical automaton of a sailing ship passing Mount Vesuvius, mounted on lions paw feet, W. 47cm, H. 29cm, D. 27cm.

Vicki Wood: a handmade jungle themed automaton - elephant action a/f

A brass desk/shop bell, early 20th century; a novelty perspex and plated mouse rule; a Mauchline ware pencil case; a vintage Pinocchio automaton; a folding ruler (5)

An incredible very impressive and extensive collection of Department 56 Snow Village Halloween Collection Series automaton diorama figures, currently displayed in four contemporary cabinets on multiple levels. Most large pieces within the displays produce different sounds and movements. There are an enormous number of items in this lot, many of the items are retired and out of issue. The full inventory extends to more than: Creepy's Pet Shop Time to celebrate (rare limited ), Halloween Dance (animated with lights and sounds music dancing) Costumes for sale (illuminated), Treats for the kids (set of 3), Lighting the jack O lanterns Haunted tree house, Captain Black Barts ghost, Halloween Hayride, Forever on guard, Haunted Harvest, Pick your own pumpkins, A gravely haunting 2004 limited, Lighting up Halloween, Black kittens for sale, Caramel apple stand, Brew ha ha, Cant wait for Halloween, A gravely haunting 2005, Haunted Tower Tours (animated flying gargoyle), A vampires best friend, Little space explorers, A gravely haunting 2006, Bats in my belfry, Dr lunatic the mad scientist , Topping off the scarecrow, Haunted Taxi, Getting candy for Halloween, Dead Creek Mill Delivery, A Gravely Haunting 2007, Candy Kids, How about our Lay -Away plan?, Madame Zelda at Work , Time to feed the monsters, A Grimsly family, A Gravely Haunting 2008, Grimsly's Family Crypt, Made for each other, Midnights last ride, Don't forget to tip the server, Deranged chickens, An Ax to grind, Gathering Pumpkins, Campbells Trick or Treat, Halloween Kids, Trick or Treat Kids set, Sideshow super stars, Halloween Hot Rod, Strangers Beware, Bobbing for apples, Spinning Pumpkins, Department 56 Snow Village Space Oddity 2001 (set Issued 2000 /retired 2001 RARE), Department 56 Boo Mansion Time to celebrate( sounds light) Scaredy Cat Ferris Wheel Halloween Village ( animated with sounds and lights), Hauntsburg House Haunted front yard Graveyard (illuminated), Department 56 Snow Village Swinging Ghoulies (spins turns lights), Department 56 Halloween water tower , Department 56 Halloween Village Swinging Skeleton Animated x3, retired, Department 56 Skeleton Crew fishing boat, Department 56 Halloween Series Resting My Bones, Department 56 Animated Haunted Grave Yard Skeleton x2, retired, Department 56 Skeleton Crew boat, Department 56 lit spooky trees, Department 56 Haunted Outhouse (illuminated), Department 56 Creepy Creek Bridge, Department 56 Village express delivery truck witch passenger, Department 56 Snow Village Halloween clock tower RARE, D56 snow village The Grim Reaper, Department 56 Grimsly's tool shed Department 56 Bone to be Wild, Gothic street lamps various sets/designs, Corn stalks Lantern, Halloween street lamps , Orange twinkle bright trees , Purple twinkle bright trees, Spooky wrought iron fences, Grimsly's Garage , The original Snow Village Halloween A Grimsly Family Witch Crash (head spins), Escape from the Crypt (animated flying skeleton), Department 56 lit Spooky trees, Spooky village sign, Spooky totem, Spooky black glitter trees , Bone to be wild, Candy Kids, Taking bones for walk (animated), Spooky mail boxes, Bobbing for Apples, Phantom of the Organ (animated, sounds, lights), Department 56 A Gravely Haunting 2006, Preparing for Halloween, Halloween Parade (set of three), Department 56 Snow Village Made for each other, Department 56 Snow Village Git offa my train, Gothic Gate, Halloween Street lamps, Mummy Mischief (animated spinning), A Grave Undertaker, Times a wastin', Department 56 hearse sell your soul, Rock-A-bye Vampire (animated and lights), Haunted rails crossing signs (X2) lights, Animated Hocus Pocus Witch (animated and lights), Halloween Monsters Rock Band, The Zombies band figurine, Bone Appetite, Haunted coal car set (animated on track), Halloween Festival Billboard, Swamp Boat Ride (animated on lake), Twinkle bright hedges, Bats street lights, Practice makes perfect witch, Topping off the scarecrow, Little space explorers, Harvest Gourds, Pumpkin street lamps, Lighted spooky eyeball hedge, Skull lawn lights, Witch rides (animated turns & spins), Service with a smile, Chilled to the bone, Animated Haunted Wall (characters move ), Purple glitter sisal trees, Green glitter sisal trees, Cursed Fountain (blood lights up), Haunted rails sleeper car (illuminated), String of pumpkin lights (lots), Jack O lanterns (lots), Halloween fences, Halloween Pumpkin Stand, Spooky bare branch trees , Autumn Halloween landscape, Candy corn string lights, Gravely landscape set of 8 Lighted Halloween scarecrows, Spooky black glitter trees, Skull street lamps, Black cat string lights, Scary twisted trees, Lit graveyard trees, Dinner is served, Little ghouls field trip, Lazy bones, Haunted rails water tower, Halloween yard decorations lots, Halloween decorating set, Scary street lights, Spooky spider trees, Department 56 A Harvest Feast, Hold Still (set of 2).

A Joustra tinplate clockwork 'automaton', as an airport, raised passenger lounge surmounted by a mechanical red de Havilland-type aircraft, flanked by a key-wound mechanism, the lower portions of the rounded rectangular plateau with a signalling tower and a pair of gear-sticks adjusting the aeroplane's altitude and letting it loop-the-loop, the ground printed in polychrome with further transport, figures and landscape, 36cm wide, c. 1955

Attributed to Andre Romain Guilmet, a 19th Century French ormolu and bronze automaton ship timepiece, on rouge griotte base, the pendulum in the form of a rocking mariner, dial signed R.H. Turner, Paris, movement unsigned, 43cms h, 39cms w

Early 20th century French papier-mache barking bulldog automaton, probably by Roullet and Decamps, flock covered in cream and black with well moulded detail to ribs and muscular frame, brown glass eyes and hinged mouth with moulded teeth and tongue, red collar and bristles to neck, with pull chain to operate nodding head and activate mouth with bark, the legs terminating with wooden casters L43cm H35cm Condition Report Both left legs cracked and weak. Three casters seized up. Some wear to flock covering.Click here for further images, condition, auction times & delivery costs

Smiths Jamboree chrome cased lever automaton pocket watch, the dial with Arabic numerals, depicting scouts around a campfire and scout leader with automaton arm, 532M pin palette movement, plain case, 51mm - Condition Report: - Movement - functions although stops after a short time so requires attention/clean. Dial - some minor light marks. Glass - minor light surface marks. Hands - some marks. Case - surface marks. Crown - adjusting correctly. - Condition reports are provided for general guidance only. Please view images and further information can be obtained upon request. Gardiner Houlgate do not guarantee the working order or time accuracy of any lots. Due to the opening of the wristwatch case backs, it is recommended watches are re-sealed by professional technicians to ensure any stated water resistance is retained

A Vitascope pink Bakelite-cased clock, circa 1930s, with rolling ship automaton, on later wooden stand, overall height including stand 40cm No chips or cracks to the case, minute hand is a replacement, otherwise all in good original condition and working order

Blanc Fils, Palais Royal. A very fine and unusual key wind open face quarter repeating pocket watch with five automaton'The Knife Grinder'Date: Circa 1815Movement: Gilt full plate verge, pierced and engraved balance bridge, silver regulation with blued steel handDial: Central automaton scene depicting a workman grinding a knife whilst a young figure attends to the grinding wheel set within an arch, two putti sit above striking on two bells, black Arabic numerals to white enamel surround, outer minute divisions, black handsCase: Polished round hinged, reeded band, repeat and automaton activated via stem, No.3211Signed: Cuvette, case stamped PGSize: 57mmFootnotes:The current lot, coined 'The Knife Grinder' or 'Le Rémouleur' combines two striking Jacquemarts and an animated scene with four automatons; to the left, a knife grinder sharpening his knife on his grindstone by moving his arms up and down and behind him, his apprentice driving his larger grinder wheel by hand, thus turning the grindstone; all functions activated simultaneously by the plunge repeat. Automaton pocket watches like these were particularly popular during the first half of the 19th Century and were exported throughout the world.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Early C20th French automaton with glass dome

An 18th / 19th century Dutch automaton oil on panel of a town, missing automaton, to include slot for clock, watermill and man, 55 x 70cm

1960s Japanese tin plate automaton robot with spark. Good working condition, original box in poor condition.

ANTONY JANSZEN, AMSTERDAM A MID 18th CENTURY BURR WALNUT AUTOMATON LONGCASE CLOCK the caddy top pediment with pierced sound frets surmounted by carved giltwood figures of Atlas and two trumpeting angels above glazed door flanked by brass-capped turned columns on matching trunk with canted corners and shaped floral inlaid door with central gilt pendulum aperture formed as an urn, standing on inlaid bombé shaped base with ball and claw feet, the 13.5" arched dial having a silvered engraved chapter ring surrounding a matted engraved centre with subsidiary seconds dial and date apertures above a moon phase aperture, alarm dial to centre, the arch having painted seascape revealing rocking galleons and moving waves, the eight-day weight driven movement with alarm, striking the hours on two bells 292cm high to the top of finial - comes with brass cased weights and pendulum

A modern automaton style clock, in the form of fish, under a glass dome, 14cm high

A charming antique 19th century c1870 Black Forest German Automata / Automaton wall clock (likely originally a cuckoo clock). The painted dial panel depicting a leopard set within a landscape scene. When ticking, the eyes of the leopard move back and forth. Glazed front opening door reveals the enamel Roman numeral dial, with original brass shaped hands. Complete with key and pendulum. Appears generally in working order, although movement may require some attention. A rare and unusual antique clock. Fascia measures approx; 30cm x 26cm 

REUGE MUSIC ANTIQUE FINISH SONG BIRDS AUTOMATON BIRDCAGE IN WORKING ORDER AND WITH ORIGINAL BOX

A Karl Griesbaum gilt-metal and enamel singing bird boxGerman, circa 1930With blue and white enamel plaques, some inset with gilt brass scrolling designs of angels and mythological beasts, sliding control at the front activating the feather singing bird automaton with beak, wings and swivel movements, height 4 cm, length 10cm.

Frederick Rowland Emett (British, 1906-1990)A kinetic sculpture or automaton created for PI Castings, 1964-5, depicting in the foreground an elegant gentleman studying blueprints, a white-coat-clad engineer, a tree with die-cast parts like birds, and a revolving carousel of further die-castings, in the background a factory with outbuildings, the main building 'cut away' to reveal 9 spinning scenes of the casting process which appear one after another, all in painted metal and wood against a light blue ground with several coloured lights, lit from below by a fluorescent tube, contained within a substantial mahogany cabinet with gilt picture-frame facade and on-off button at the base, the cabinet 111cm wide x 42cm deep x 93cm high (44in wide x 16 1/2in deep x 36 1/2in high)Footnotes:Known as Rowland Emett, Frederick Rowland Emett OBE (1906-1990) was a celebrated cartoonist, a brilliant inventor, a designer, an engineer and a constructor of whimsical kinetic sculptures (automata).The son of a businessman and amateur inventor, and the grandson of Queen Victoria's engraver, Emett initially found work in the commercial art field, but soon moved to Punch and quickly became one of their most popular cartoonists. In 1950 the organisers of the Festival of Britain approached him to see if he might create a real-life version of one of his cartoons. The automaton became one of the main attractions at the Festival and made his reputation as a maker of mechanical 'Things'. This led both to numerous commissions such as the present sculpture, and his 'thingamabobs' created for the 1968 movie Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.This sculpture was commissioned in 1964 by a Cheshire engineering company, PI Castings, and delivered in 1965.The lot includes 3 original artworks by Emett:(i) Maquette of a brochure entitled 'The Secret of PI Casting Revealed by Emett' (ink and white paint on blue paper, 285 x 140mm.);(ii) Ink designs for four of the spinning activities within the factory: 'Pouring centrifugally', 'Assembling wax patterns', 'Investing the mould' and 'Final inspection', together on one sheet of artists' board (sheet 285 x 390mm.);(iii) Ink sketch on artists' board for an invitation 'to see Emett's newest un-setpiece, replete with movements, & fraught with messages', with areas of blue wash and overlaying sheet with additional sketch of 'SweetiePI', PI Castings' imaginary work cat (sheet 285 x 390mm.).Also included in the lot is a small archive of correspondence between PI Castings (carbon copies) and Mary Emett as her husband's business manager (mostly typed letters signed, a handful autograph). In one, dated 18 January 1967, she reports that they have been asked 'to work with the Mary Poppins creative team on a new musical with Dick Van Dyke in the lead (a film) of a story for children by Ian Fleming, called Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. The hero is a failed inventor and Rowland is to make all his inventions!'Please note that whilst this automaton appears to be fully functioning, some electrical and mechanical parts may not operate or may not comply with current statutory requirements. You should not assume that electrical items designed to operate on mains electricity will be suitable for connection to the mains electricity supply and you should obtain a report from a qualified electrician on their status before doing so. Such items which are unsuitable for connection are sold as items of interest for display purposes only. If you yourself do not have expertise regarding a lot, you should consult someone who does to advise you.

20th century bird cage automaton, H19cm

A 19th Century French Gold and Blue Enamel Cased Repeating "Automaton" Pocket Watch, (anonymous), the blue enamel dial inset with 54mm diameter white enamel dial with Arabic numerals, flanked by two chiseled figures of a gentleman and a lady, striking two bells held aloft by Cupid (this is done on two gongs), the rear plate with pierced cock and silvered regulation dial, contained in 18k gold outer case with engine turned back and rope pattern edge, 56mm diameter, gross weight 122g

A musical automaton doll, with bisque head and hands, seated on a music box, wearing green velvet dress and hat

A mid 20th century Japanese novelty automaton table clock modelled as two birds in a cage 7 3/4"h including handle x 5 1/2"w

Japanese vintage automaton crawling celluloid baby doll, Epsom Derby day badge, Goebel dog, and other figurines, etc.