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An Ives clockwork automaton walking bear which opens its mouth, turns its head and growls (22cm tall, 22cm long)

A rare nine piece automaton chamber orchestra, probably Theroude, comprising nine monkeys playing a combination of two harps, a drum, two cellos, two horns and two violins, set within a draped room, the players with a total of forty-three separate moving parts, the lower cabinet enclosing a German crank wind barrel organ playing a choice of seven tunes - Provenance from the Roy Mickleburgh Collection, sold by Bristol Auction Rooms 24th June 2003 - cabinet dimensions 180cm high, 100cm wide, 54cm deep

An early 20th century clockwork birdcage automaton, height 25cm. CONDITION REPORT: Some tarnishing to metal. Discolouration to padded base. Some feathers damaged. Please see additional images. Works well with clear loud sound.

A Napoleonic era prisoner of war carved bone "Spinning Jenny" automaton, height 10cm. CONDITION REPORT: There are some losses to the figure of the woman and a major one to her hat, also there are some other elements missing to the upper part of the wheel, main handle is missing, whole action is stiff. Slightly wobbly. SOmething missing to the base.

A RARE ROCKING AUTOMATON COLLECTION BOX FOR THE SHIPWRECKED MARINERS' SOCIETY, CIRCA 1900 the painted tin interior with rigged wooden barque pinned between 'waves' with collecting drawer under, glazed door with legend along lower edge, contained within oak box with coin slot to top, overall measurements -- 16¾ x 12 x 7in. (42.5 x 30.5 x 17.5cm.)

Antique Roulet et Descamps Driking Bear Automaton. Unsigned. Minor fur losses, small split to copper cup otherwise good antique working condition. Measures 12-1/2 inches tall and 7 inches wide. Shipping $45.00

Novelty automaton clock timepiece in the form of a monkey with moving eyes and mouth, reading a book upon a pedestal enclosing a 1.5" silvered dial signed Junghans, 10" high

Novelty automaton clock timepiece in the form of a clown with moving eyes, 8" high

A mid 20th century Frost electric table fan together with a Metamec automaton electric clock decorated with windmill and landscape.

A novelty wooden automaton modelled as a Bear playing a drum operated by a swing ball.

A Victorian style bronzed metal singing bird automaton, h:30cm

Brass Automaton Bird Cage Clock

20th century Bird Cage Automaton with Two Birds

A 20th Century Black Forest cuckoo clock with automaton dancing couples, weights and pendulum

JOHN MALTBY. 'Peter Grimes, Wind Gale Force at Times'. A wood & metal automaton, signed to the reverse. Height 30cm, width 25cm.

19th Century oak longcase clock, the broken arch dial above an arched panel door and conforming plinth base, the painted dial with Adam and Eve automaton to the arch, Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds and date aperture, signed Webb & Son, Frome

Late 19th Century walnut cased ' Penny in the Slot ' upright polyphon together with a collection of approximately thirty five 12in discs, the glazed front with painted and gilded decoration inscribed ' Symphonium Musical Automaton ' above a single drawer, including key and winding handle

JAN ZALUD (born 1955); 'Your Turn 2' automaton, incised initials, height 25cm. Provenance: Purchased from The Craft Centre and Design Gallery, Leeds, 2007. CONDITION REPORT: Appears good with no obvious signs of faults, damage or restoration.

A collection of large vintage tools / farming implements, to include band saws, push-along lawn mower "Ransomes Automaton Minor", a large wooden handled scoop, etc, together with a brass coal helmet

A clockwork musical automaton, as a pair of singing birds in a cage, loose ring finial, the base embossed with a band of flowerheads, 28cm high

A George III mahogany longcase clock, with 8-day movement and painted arch dial having river scene with swan automaton movement and painted with castles to the spandrels, with date aperture and signed AM Reed, Helford, the hood with fret cut scroll pediment to the arch hood, and the figured case with a long door, 220cm high.

A carved oak longcase clock, with painted arch dial and swan automaton to the arch, with date aperture and signed S Hocking, Redruth, with 8-day movement and the case with long door carved with scroll ornamentation and flower heads, 210cm high.

VITASCOPE ROCKING SHIP AUTOMATON CLOCK

A 1950's Automaton Cigarette Box in the Form of Birds in Cage.

An automaton clock with goalkeeper and net, a/f

A bird in cage Automaton mechanical clock, treen nutcracker and toasting fork (3)

A Napoleonic prisoner of war bone automaton ornament, two tier construction with spinning wheel movement turned by a handle and figures standing on the top tier A/F. Sold with a note of provenance given by the vendor

A Swiss style bird cage automaton timepiece, h:20cm

A bird cage automaton clock

A brass mounted automaton clock with cloisonné decorated base

An 18th century mahogany eight day longcase clock with rocking ship automaton, the hood with swanneck pediment, above shaped top trunk door flanked by quarter pilasters, upon a rectangular plinth, the 12inch square brass dial signed 'Nicholson, WtHaven' to the silvered chapter ring, with urn scroll spandrels, engraved centre, date aperture, a rocking ship painted to an oval panel in the dial Please find photographs attached as requested. Please note the condition of the ship as per the photographs. Seat board has been raised. Dial does not sit well in the hood. Some splits to the case, particularly the lower sections. These are highlighted in the photographs. Condition is generally good although I would suspect the case and dial are a marriage. Assume it needs a service.

A late 20th century crank wind automaton of a pecking chicken, welded metal construction, on pine and sheet metal box base, monogrammed "RH (19)96, 19cm high, together with a "Fiona Allardyce-Lewis" hand decorated wall mirror, and three pieces of cer amics

An interesting advertising automaton in the form of a butcher. Labelled “J H Animation”.

A Victorian automaton brass bird cage with three singing birds, h:29cm

A brass cased Automaton singing bird clock

A late 19th century automaton, 'Hubbell's Grand Jubilee Dancers', featuring a pair of black female dancers on bespoke mahogany base, with key, 25cm tall

Reuge Music Sainte Croix musical bird cage automaton, with real feather bird on perch, settings for intermittent song, music, or stop. Marked to the base 27.5cm H

A late 19th or early 20th century singing bird automaton, the small feather bird sits upon a brass perch within a gilt brass cage on a gilt wood base 28 x 17 x 13cm (11 x 7 x 5in)

An 18th century mahogany eight day longcase clock with rocking ship automaton, the hood with swanneck pediment, above shaped top trunk door flanked by quarter pilasters, upon a rectangular plinth, the 12inch square brass dial signed ‘Nicholson, WtHaven’ to the silvered chapter ring, with urn scroll spandrels, engraved centre, date aperture, a rocking ship painted to an oval panel in the dial

A fine and rare German Renaissance gilt metal circular horizontal table clock with separate overhead alarm mechanism Hans Gotbub, Strasbourg, circa 1590 The circular gilt brass single fusee movement with four double-baluster turned pillars pinned through the backplate, verge escapement regulated by un-sprung two-arm balance and pinned end cap for the mainspring barrel, the concentric ring engraved backplate stamped *HANS*, *GVOT*, *BVOB* over city stamp for Strasbourg (arranged as a shield surmounted by five stars) and applied with fine symmetrical scroll pierced and engraved balance cock with conforming large foot and decorative mainspring set-up ratchet, the upper surface now fitted with a later circular brass Roman numeral dial with symmetrical foliate scroll engraved centre, cruciform half hour markers and single iron hand, the circumference of the case chased and engraved in relief with continuous scene of a rabbit hunt with two figures and four hounds pursuing a hare through an Arcadian landscape towards a net tied between two trees within cast moulded borders, the underside with ring turned blanking plate, on three later winged cherub feet, the top fitted with separate overhead alarm mechanism made with circular plates united by three rectangular section pillars enclosing a spring and contrate wheel driving the verge for the hammer, housed within a moulded shallow drum-shaped case surmounted by a bell with decorative top washer, the underside with hour hand mechanism release detent set between the three down curved supports engaging with the upper rim of the clock beneath, (restoration to the movement), diameter of clock 9.5cm (3.75ins); 15cm (6ins) high overall. Provenance: From the estate of an esteemed antiquarian horologist, acquired at Christie's, London, 5th July 2002 (lot 2). Literature: Maurice, Dr. Klaus Die deutsche Raderuhr, figure 509. A related hour-striking clock with automaton figure by 'Hans Gutbub' complete with a similar relief decorated frieze depicting a hunting scene and winged cherub mask feet is illustrated in Tait, Hugh Clocks and Watches, BRITISH MUSEUM 0n page 34 (figure 39). The general form and layout of the current lot has its roots in the earliest portable spring driven 'tambour' timepieces such as those made by Peter Henlein of Nuremburg (1485-1542). The fitment of the alarm mechanism as a separate assembly above the dial (so that it can activated by the hour hand) appears to be a system preferred by German makers for their alarm timepieces although early French examples of the Blois school also often used this system (see Cardinal, Catherine and Vingtain, Dominique TRESORS d'HORLOGERIE page 60 figure 54 for a similar example by Nicholas Plantart of Abbeville from the collection of Musee International d'horologerie at La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland). Latterly, for hour-striking clocks, French makers tended to incorporate the bell within a pierced dome above the movement surmounted by the dial whilst German makers preferred to house it in the base. The change from iron to brass as the principal material employed in the construction of clock movements appeared to first occur in France, with movements dating as early as 1550 being entirely made of this material. In Germany makers seem to continue to use iron for wheelwork and movement frames (particularly for the larger clocks) for longer - up until the last quarter of the 16th century. Brass was then slowly introduced, firstly for spring barrel walls, fusee's and movement plates; with the wheelwork and movement frame posts completing the transition by around 1600. The reason why the French adopted brass earlier than German makers was probably simply due to the fact that it was more accessible to them - with the principal European foundries at this time being located mainly in the Burgundian territories of the Low Countries (particularly around Dinas in modern-day Belgium). Germany on the other hand were leaders in the production of high quality iron (although they were also significant producers of copper and brass) which, combined with the strong traditions of the guild systems in centres such as Augsburg and Nuremburg, resulted in the transition to brass taking longer. The current lot being made in Strasbourg naturally demonstrates both German and French influence in its construction and detailing. The predominant use of brass for the movement (rather than a combination of steel wheelwork and movement posts with brass fusee and spring barrel walls) is typically French (as is the ring-turned decoration to the movement backplate); whilst the relief chased and engraved hunting scene to the exterior is distinctly Germanic in its design and execution. Indeed the highly decorative nature of exterior is reminiscent of that seen on the exceptional clocks from the 'Orpheus' series; these incorporate relief panels decorated with Orpheus in the Underworld after engravings by Virgil Solis (see Coole, P.G. and Neumann, E. THE ORPHEUS CLOCKS Hutchinson, London 1972).

A fine small George II Anglo-German gilt brass hexagonal horizontal striking table clock with alarm Signed for Cabrier, London, circa 1725 The hexagonal single fusee movement with four knopped and finned pillars pinned through the backplate, verge escapement regulated by sprung three-arm balance with Tompion type regulation and engraved standing barrels for the alarm and rack hour striking mechanisms sounding on the same bell mounted beneath the movement, the backplate with fine asymmetric Ho-Ho bird inhabited foliate scroll pierced balance cock incorporating conforming broad foot beside silvered regulation disc within applied gilt infill opposing signature Cabrier, London, the silver champleve dial with Arabic alarm setting dial to centre and steel beetle and poker hands within a Roman numeral chapter ring with lozenge half hour markers, arcaded minute ring and Arabic lozenge five minute numerals to outer track, the angles of the hexagon engraved with delicate floral scroll and scallop shell infill, the case with serpentine outline ogee top mouldings above scroll-border decorated cartouche side glasses and grotesque male mask mounts to angles over conforming ogee moulded shaped base fitted with hinged bottom panel incorporating the bell secured by a four-legged strap, pendant finials and three fine baroque 'C' scroll feet, (unrestored with one bent foot and two damaged side glasses) 9.5cm (3.75ins) wide; 8.2cm (3.25ins) high. Charles Cabrier senior was probably a Huguenot immigrant who is recorded in Loomes Brian CLOCKMAKERS OF BRITAIN 1286-1700 as admitted by redemption into the Clockmakers' Company in 1697/8. He is thought to have worked in Lombard Street and had a son of the same name who was apprenticed to him in 1717. Charles junior gained his freedom of the Clockmakers Company in 1726 and possibly worked with his father until the latter's death in around 1736. He served as Warden of the Clockmakers' Company in 1750 and was appointed Master in 1759. Records suggest that Charles junior worked ¾hind the Royal Exchange' and had a son who he also named Charles who was made free of the Clockmakers' Company by patrimony in 1756 and is believed to have worked until his death in 1777. The Cabrier dynasty were fine makers who supplied clocks for various export markets including Russia and France. Perhaps their most famous surviving work is a magnificent pair of ormolu mounted japanned musical automaton table clocks reputedly made for the King of Nepal in around 1770 (illustrated in Barder, Richard, The Georgian Bracket Clock 1714-1830 page 161, colour plate 27). The general form of the current lot together with the use of standing barrels to drive both the alarm and hour-strike mechanisms is typical of comparable examples produced in Germany and other central European centres such as Gdansk during the first quarter of the 18th century. However the design and finish of the balance cock coupled with the script of the signature would indicate that the clock was either made or finished in London. This possibility is further supported by other details such as dial winding (rather than from beneath) and the use of distinctly English ¾etle and poker' hands. From this it is perhaps appropriate to speculate that the current lot may have been acquired in an unfinished state from a central European workshop by Cabrier, who then subsequently finished it for retail to a domestic English purchaser. Other similar horizontal table clocks signed by English makers are known including another inscribed by Cabrier that was sold at Christies THE ALBERT ODMARK COLLECTION OF IMPORTANT CLOCKS AND WATCHES 11th March 2005 (lot 424). A small series of related clocks signed either Kriedel or Ledeirk, London also survive; these were almost certainly supplied directly from Germany for retail in the English market by the German clockmaker Johann Gottfried Kriedel who worked in Bautzen during the first half of the 18th century. Given the apparent ready demand for such small portable table clocks it is surprising that English makers did not look to directly fill this gap with their own models. Perhaps demand was not deemed sufficient to warrant the need to compete with such imports or maybe English makers felt that coach clocks or small lantern alarm timepieces more than adequately satisfied this corner of the domestic market.

A gilt metal cased bird automaton The case C-scroll cast, the movement clockwork. 11 cm wide. CONDITION REPORTS: Generally in good condition, expected wear, seems to be in working order.

An early 20th century Arts & Crafts copper and wood cased mantle clock modelled as an Owl with automaton eyes (eyes appear not moving).

A 20th Century Swiss clockwork singing bird automaton within a gilt metal and gilt jesso pine cage

German brass automaton singing bird box with sliding catch and key winding mechanism, 20th century, 10.5cm long. Condition Report Mechanism not working. Front sliding button does not connect to the movement (movement is over wound). No key. Case and bird in good condition. Marked 'Made in Germany'.

A collection of items to include a brass oil lamp, a mystery clock, a novelty telephone and a bird automaton

A Continental black lacquered musical box, 19th century, the enamel oval lid decorated with singing wild birds opening to reveal a small automaton feathered bird, the case with white metal mounts on bun feet, (a.f.), 106cm wide, (key).

Musical automaton in the form of a three masted ship under a glass dome, painted with a seascape, 14.5ins high

Mixed lot to include large Victorian blue and white meat plate, modern bird automaton

An early 20th Century Arts and Crafts cigarette dispenser, modelled as an automaton crane actioned by a side level to delve into a flared rectangular box to retrieve the cigarette, the body inset with a blue green Ruskin Pottery roundel, patent marks to the base, total height 28cm

A George III oak long case clock, 8 day striking movement, signed Raymond, Huntingdon, with punting subject automaton - damages

A Victorian folk art oak automaton money box, each primitively carved pivoting figure tilting to deliver a coin to an aperture, the frieze applied with a pair of cartouches inscribed Fanny Willows Bank 1879 and Emily Willows Bank 1879 respectively, sliding cover to base, 28.5cm wide, c.1879

John Maltby, British. A carved and painted pull cord automaton, depicting a marriage proposal, signed John Maltby, 10in.

A Swatch Chronometer, IRONY Diaphane battery operated wristwatch together with another Swatch wristwatch with tartan dial in original box and a Snoopy tennis playing automaton wristwatch (no strap).

Charley Weaver battery operated automaton bartender figure

A bird cage automaton, 63.5 cm high Condition report Report by NG Working condition not known. This is electrically powered, flex cut and therefore not functioning.

VITASCOPE INDUSTRIES LIMITED 1930'S ART DECO BAKELITE AUTOMATON CLOCK with three masted, rocking Clipper behind glazed panel within tortoiseshell Bakelite exterior. Impressed no. to reverse: 06331. 32.5cm high (12.75") CONDITION REPORT: Not tested as working, looks as though it would need re-wiring. Both clock face hands are present although slightly loose. A little dirty but appears complete.

A late 19th/ early 20th century French bisque head doll automaton, modelled with a young girl wearing winter clothing of velvet, lace and fur, with mohair wig, blue glass eyes and slightly open mouth, on a rectangular plinth base, the back of her head stamped with number '301'. 63cm high.

An early 20th century French automaton, the doll with porcelain head and arms on a composite body, the base with a musical movement, plays a lullaby. Full height 12 inches. Replacement dress. Working order.

A late 19th century Bavarian cuckoo clock with good bellow and automaton, movement marked 'G.H.S.' with key: H 24" x W16"