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An 18th century Lincolnshire automaton Grandfather clock by John Spinks, Revesby, with brass dial and carved oak case

SMALL 'BIRD IN CAGE' MUSICAL AUTOMATON TIMEPIECEof Victorian design, contained in a brass case, 13cm high

A 20th Century gilded and wirework clockwork automaton as two birds within a cage, approx 64 cm high excluding hanging hook CONDITION REPORTS We do not sell anything as working, however, when wound up, two distinct noises issue from the birds, the heads rotate and the tails wag. The birds have loose feathers and are slightly rough around the edges. The cage is with various chips, scratches, marks, scuffs etc. Some small losses and all over various general signs of wear and tear

A French clockwork singing bird automaton, domed gilt brass cage with loose ring finial, enclosing a feathered bird on T-shaped perch, the base applied in relief with a band of entwined garlands of flowers, 29cm high, 20th century

Automaton of a gilt caged singing bird Swiss movement

LA COLLEZIONE MARIO F. CARLEO - OROLOGIO DA TASCA FRANCESE A CHIAVETTA CON RIPETIZIONE A QUARTI E AUTOMI, PERIODO 1810 Cassa a tre copri in oro, lunetta e fondello lisci, carrure godronata. Quadrante scheletrato con fascia oraria in smalto bianco, numerazione araba per le ore. Lancette Breguet in ottone. Fregi dorati raffiguranti due jacquemarts intenti a suonare delle campane. Meccanica anonima a fusée, ripetizione ad ore e quarti su gong, carica a conoide, scappamento a verga, coq traforata. Diametro Ø: 54 mm Note: cassa e automi rifatti nel 1900, quadrantino con difetti. - THE MARIO F. CARLEO COLLECTION - FRENCH KEY-WINDING POCKET WATCH, QUARTER-REPEATER AND AUTOMATON, 1810 Three body gold case, back and bezel polished, knurled band.  Skeletonize dial, white enamel hour crown with Arabic numerals. Brass Breguet hands. Gilt friezes with two jacquemarts striking on bells.  Anonymous movement, fusee, quarter repeater on gong, verge escapement, pierced and engraved cock. Diameter Ø: 54 mm Note: not original case and automaton redone in 1900s, flaws on dial. € 1000

LA COLLEZIONE MARIO F. CARLEO - OROLOGIO DA TASCA INGLESE CON AUTOMI, FIRMATO DORMER, PERIODO 1820 Cassa a due corpi in metallo dorato, collarino circolare e pendente a ferro di cavallo; controcassa in metallo dorato decorata con incisioni ornamentali e sul retro medaglione smaltato blu traslucido su fondo guilloché e ornato da paillons. Quadrante dipinto con scena campestre e due automi con la figura intenta a nutrire un'oca, fascia esterna in smalto bianco per i secondi e quadrantino delle ore con numerazione romana al “12”. Meccanica a fusée firmata "Edw Dormer London N. 4812", carica a conoide, scappamento a cilindro, coq traforata e incisa, colonnini circolari. Diametro Ø: 59 mm Note: dipinto con difetti. - THE MARIO F. CARLEO COLLECTION - ENGLISH PAIR-CASED POCKET WATCH WITH AUTOMATON, SIGNED DORMER, 1820 Two body gilded metal case, circular pendant and “horseshoe" style bow. Double case engraved with ornamental decoration, on back blue translucent enameled medallion with paillons on guilloché field. Dial painted with a bucolic scene with two automaton representing a figure feeding a goose, outer seconds division and eccentric hour dial with Roman numerals.  Movement signed "Edw (Edward) Dormer London N. 4812", fusee, cylinder escapement, pierced and engraved cock, upper cap jewel, circular pillars. Diameter Ø: 59 mm Note: painting and dial with restorations and flaws.  € 7000

OROLOGIO DA TASCA A REMONTOIR IN ARGENTO CON AUTOMI E SCENA EROTICA, PERIODO 1890 Cassa “pomme et filet" a cinque corpi in argento, fondello inciso con decorazione floreale e lavorazione a guilloché, cuvette n.1372 incisa e sotto la quale si nasconde una scena erotica con automa. Collarino a barchetta e pendente ovale. Quadrante in smalto bianco, numerazione romana per le ore, quadrantino dei secondi in basso. Lancette dessins.  Meccanica anonima a remontoir, a ponti separati, scappamento ad ancora, bilanciere bimetallico con viti, spirale piana. Diametro Ø: 54 mm Note: quadrante con difetti. - KEY-LESS SILVER POCKET WATCH WITH AUTOMATON AND LIBERTINE SCENE, 1890 Five body “pomme et filet” silver case, back engraved with floral motif and engine turnings, dome n.1372 engraved and behind which hides an erotic scene with automaton. Shaped bow and oval bow. White enamel dial, Roman hour numerals, subsidiary seconds dial. Dessins hands. Anonymous key-less bridge movement, lever escapement, bimetallic balance with screws, flat hairspring. Diameter Ø: 54 mm Note: flaws on dial € 500

An automaton birdcage clock

**An Arts & Crafts hammered metal novelty cigarette dispenser circa early 20th century, modelled as an automaton crane, actioned by a side lever for crane to dive into flared rectangular box to retrieve the cigarette with its beak, the body inset with a blue and green Ruskin pottery roundel, patent marks to underside, 27cm high

A reproduction bird-cage clockwork automaton

A rare early 19th century Black Forest automata and organ longcase clock, the walnut and parcel gilt hood surmounted by a royal blue armorial crest over a neo-classical oil depicting the rescue of a storm-stranded maiden and enclosing the fusee movement and cylinder which operates the bellows to play eight songs, the pair of chirping and turning yellow birds with opening beaks back-set by an oil depicting a Mediterranean villa, the enamelled clock face with Roman numerals, within an associated mahogany case, h. 228 cm, w. 70 cm, d. 45 cm CONDITION REPORT: Auctioneers highly recommend viewing for this lot. Interior/movement requiring attention- not operating fully (see video for example of which parts currently operate). Bellow arm broken. Automaton casing loose. Some flute tops missing. Some losses to enamelling on face. One bird deficient of leg. Interior case later painted white. Some foxing/discolouration to both oils. Interior requires cleaning. Movement and bellows deficient of guts/string. Split to cylinder. Later block supporting movement. Bubbles in glass door. Shrinkage to top of hood. Veneer to case lifting slightly in one place (minor). Case with a later lock. Case generally good and commensurate with age. Sold with the pendulum and three weights.

Two ANRI style automaton bottle stoppers, one carved as a gentleman lifting his hat and inclining his head, the other a bespectacled woman talking, together with three other carved wood figures.

A c1900 probably Bontems of France singing bird clock automaton, the rectangular form domed gilt metal cage with plumed singing bird

A mid 18th Century ebonised automaton eight-day bracket clock, the break arch dial with painted scene of musicians within a landscape, the conductor, lutenist, triangle and fiddle player with moving arms, a subsidiary strike/silent and date dial to each side, the silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals, signed in a cartouche Charles Coulon London and also signed on the foliate back plate, the five pillar twin fusee movement striking on a bell, the ebonised case with bell top and brass handle, plain glazed back, front door and sides, 51cm high/Note: Baillie records Charles Coulon London 1748-1768/see illustration Condition Report: Lot 94 - Brass mounts tarnished and grubby, later seat board. Left hand side front pillar pitted with small splits, rear door with chips particularly to top frame, door with later lock and cut out both sides to house movement brackets. The dial automaton panel needs cleaning, all three dials rather dull. Automaton combe needs adjustment for moving limbs to work effectively. Clock at present not working and incorrect key. The bell is inscribed, 'A Stedman December 1894, Tisbury, Burnt 11th 1145 Line 9.46'.

French automaton doll

A birdcage automaton

A 19th century mahogany Grandfather clock by Chas Campbell of Bo'ness, the hood with a broken swan neck pediment and pair of urn finials over a painted dial with subsidiary dial, date aperture and ships automaton, all flanked by pilasters, the trunk with an inlaid door with swan neck top, on plinth base, 210 x 50cm

Early German bisque-headed automaton

A George III 8 day long case automaton clock by John Spinks, Revesby (Lincolnshire) case dated M Allenby 1773

A Continental bisque-headed automaton violin playing doll with blue eyes and painted features, the head impressed 103 I, in period costume and tricorn hat, the figure holding a violin, the violin neck detached from the body of the violin, the mechanism worked by pressing the tummy, 34cm (13.1/4") high

A 19th Century Silver Mounted Tortoiseshell Swiss Singing Bird Musical Automaton, unmarked, the plain case with a silver mount around the rim, with a central oval hinged cover enamelled with a mill scene, the cover opening to reveal the flapping, tweeting and turning bird, 10.5cm wide, in original fitted case with a retail label for H Carter Bowles See illustrationEnamel cover chipped to top right. Bird does not fall back into box by its own accord. Movement not examined - presumed spring driven. Bird sings and flaps well but not with real vigour.

A 19TH CENTURY FRENCH CASED AUTOMATON, a doll in a wedding dress, small child playing with a dog. Case 31ins high.

An unusual German carved wood cased clock with musical automaton military bugler figure,height 48cm.

A 19TH CENTURY SINGING FEATHERED BIRD AUTOMATON, in a rectangular tortoiseshell case, gilt metal mount enclosing pierced grille, the rear of the box with hinged compartment, key wind mechanism, with two brass keys, one of bird form, approximately 10cm x 6.5cm, cased

A Continental bisque head automaton doll, late 19th century

A vintage early 20th century automaton.  This moving poodle dog toy doll is made from sheep's wool and has a wind up key to the lower neck which drives the clock work mechanism.  The dog is fully jointed, in working order and showing signs of wear.

A Mr McGregor tinplate automaton

A Victorian musical automaton diorama,modelled as a rotating windmill above a cottage, overlooking a rocking ship in full sail under a glass dome with a painted back, the music playing 'The Blue Danube', on a pull-string, with stop/start lever, on an ebonised base,34cm wide17cm deep37cm high

Electric shop window automaton in the form of a clock mender, together with a ventriloquist's dummy

An automaton birdcage with singing birds

Automaton

A George III oak longcase clock, John Boot, Sutton, Ashfield, with ark and bird automaton to arch. Height 218 cm (see illustration).

A Resin Ltd automaton/clock "Flying Scotsman"; 2 bronzed facsimiles of Henry VIII & Elizabeth I Royal Seals, framed and glazed

A VITASCOPE AUTOMATON CLOCK with a three masted ship at sail within a white Bakelite case (missing dial parts), 32cms high

WILL READER, A LATE GEORGIAN OPEN FACED SILVER POCKET WATCH With painted Arabic numerals on a white enamelled dial, the fusée movement having chased scrolling and foliate decoration, housed in a hallmarked silver pear case, made by Timothy Ellison and Henry Fishwick (TE HD), date mark 1825, outer case with matching hallmarks and biblical scene print to interior, titled 'Return to Egypt', sold together with an early 20th Century open faced Automaton pocket watch, the dial with articulated cyclist and two more open faced pocket watches. Condition: two open faced pocket watches AF

A Blinking eye John Bull automaton clock set with a single train movement with key

A 19TH CENTURY FRENCH CASED AUTOMATON, a doll in a wedding dress, small child playing with a dog. Case 31ins high.

A 14 K Remontoir 15 Jewel Novelty Erotic Automaton Open Face Pocket Watch, stamped 144060.

A 9ct yellow gold curb link charm bracelet with padlock clasp, length 17cm, suspending several 9ct yellow gold charms including full and half sovereigns, a cherub, three wise monkey's, a treasure chest, an automaton forge, etc, approx 73.1g. CONDITION REPORT: The coins on the bracelet are mounted with jump rings to the top, wear commensurate with age.

A clockwork automaton cat, finished in black rabbit fur, possibly by Roullet et Decamps, 44cm long 24cm high

Ingersoll novelty automaton chrome plated pocket watch, 51mm; together with a Jeff Arnold novelty automaton chrome plated pocket watch, the case back with engraved eagle, 51mm and a Smiths Empire novelty automaton pocket watch, 51mm (faults) (3) Condition Report: Ingersoll - movement at fault. Smiths Empire - movement at fault, lacking automaton. Jeff Arnold - movement functioning but lacking automaton arm and glass. Condition reports are provided for 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.

Gilt metal and giltwood singing bird musical automaton, with two feathered perched birds amidst foliage, within a wirework cage supported upon a stepped wooden base, 21" high

French gilt metal two train automaton mantel clock, the movement signed Leroy á Paris, with outside countwheel and striking on a bell, the 3" white dial within a stepped case cast with foliage and surmounted by a boy under a bird in a tree, 20" high

'Guinness Time' novelty chrome pocket watch, the dial with Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds and automaton toucan, 51mm. Condition Report: Movement - currently functioning. Dial - small surface marks. Glass - surface scratches, loose. Hands - light surface marks. Case - surface marks . Crown - functioning correctly. Bow - okay. Condition reports are provided for 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.

A Napoleonic Prisoner-of-War Bone Miniature Spinning Jenny Automaton, c1820:In disassembled form, the lady with moving head, the base signed "Scoffier"

A Vitascope Electric Automaton Clock with back-lit rocking ship, needs attention

A Large Clockwork Automaton Singing Bird in a gilt cage with gold thread embroidered base, c. 53 cm high

ROSKO TOY TINPLATE 'McGREGGOR' BATTERY POWERED SMOKING MAN AUTOMATON (H: 28 cm)

A 19th Century wooden automaton toy, painted gesso, double sided of a clown/soldier, rope extends from base, when pulled arms and legs raise, 31cms high; a wooden owl toy and a flat sided painted wood parrot balancing toy with weighted tail (3)

A reproduction clockwork bird in cage automaton, together with one other similar (2) Condition Report / Extra Information Clockwork examples.Both in working order.No apparent damage but would benefit from cleaning.

A reproduction bird in cage automaton, boxed Condition Report / Extra Information Clockwork example.In working order.No apparent damage but requires a clean.

A mid 20th Century automaton model of "Mr Peter Rabbit in Mr McGregor's Garden", 29.5ins high x 36ins overall

A vintage German Automaton farmers daughter cuckoo clock.

19th Century style musical automaton in the form of a three masted French square rigger under sail, beneath a glass dome with painted background, 13.5ins x 12ins approximately

Mid 20th Century automaton group of two celluloid dolls in a wicker basket together with a quantity of puppets and a wicker dolls crib

A bird cage automaton clock, height 16cm.

A French clockwork automaton singing bird in cage: the clockwork operated feathered bird on a floral decorated perch contained within a gilt metal domed cage, 28cm. high.

NAPOLIONIC PRISON OF WAR SPINNING JENNY BONE AUTOMATON, modelled as a single lady standing on a platform at her spinning wheel above the winding mechanism, height 10cm

An Early 20th Century Schuco Automaton in the form of a Figure with a Suitcase, 11 cms tall