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Lot 392
A novelty Art Deco Ronson Pik-A-Cig automaton cigarette dispenser. With enamelled cigarette box and surmounted by a cold painted spelter model of a crouching chimpanzee. Marked to the underside, 21cm. Condition Report. To be used as a guide only. Mechanism working. Some light chips and wear. Striker missing.
Lot 801
A late 18th/ early 19th Century oak longcase clock by Thomas Green of Aylesham, the 12ins arched painted dial with Roman and Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds and date dials, the arch with rocking ship automaton, to the eight day two train movement striking on a bell, contained in plain oak case with shaped and moulded cresting and plain turned pillars to hood, arched trunk door and plinth base, 89ins high
Lot 585
A good German bisque headed Automaton Doll, (signed on back of head), "The Butterfly Collector," 36cms (14 1/4") high, in elaborate costume with lace edges (some clothes renewed), and standing on velvet lined box containing mechanism and music box, the movement causing head, hands and butterfly to move, in a later glazed mahogany cabinet, overall height 69cms (27") high. (1)
Lot 360
A Singing Bird Musical Automaton, late 19th century, the bombe shaped rectangular body raised on four ball and claw feet with volute shoulders, the sides chased with scrolling foliage, the top with a hinged panel with three putti playing instruments, with a pierced and engraved gilt grille, 12cm wide (not working) Apparently un marked. In our opinion the case is silver. No actuator to start mechanism. Bird is very tired. With a bird shaped key. Will require full restoration. Silver is is good overall condition with fair to good detail remaining.
Lot 402
A 19th Century mahogany cased long case clock, the eight day movement with painted arched dial and sawmill automaton, the chapter ring with Arabic numerals enclosing a subsidiary seconds dial and date aperture inscribed "Jno Pitt Tetbury", within painted spandrels depicting seated figures emblematic of The Four Seasons, approx 220 cm high CONDITION REPORTS Please note that we can make no guarantees as to whether movement is complete nor whether in working order.
Lot 291
A turn of the century Art Nouveau French Spelter automaton desk pen tray modelled as a Dutch Girl holding a rake, the twin inkwells with foliage covered lids and one mounted with an insect which when opened operate a musical movement to which a Dragonfly moves its wings, residue of paper label to base, Late Baker, Tro... Manufacturers Geneva (musical movement with later alterations).
Lot 1457
An unusual late 19th century French wall clock, the painted embossed brass frame centred with painted dial inscribed "A. Gogue Fils, Médaille d'Argent Rochechouart" with painted and embossed automaton pendulum centred with a female figure holding a brush whilst a further figure pretends to climb a ladder, with weights (formerly the movement from a longcase clock).
Lot 757
Charles Reuge Sainte-Croix musical automaton 'Romance' erotic pocket watch, the fine musical and automaton button-wind movement with alarm function. The dial with country landscape with automaton of a lady operating a water pump with running water and a gentleman on horseback with a hawk on his moving arm and the horse moving head drinking water. The cuvette with aperture for the erotic automaton and button for activating the music, in a gold plated case with engine turned decoration, in original box with key and instruction booklets, 57mm diameter
Lot 106
Life size Saxophone Player with Plexi QRS Piano Fantastic life size Automaton on stand, with moveable head, feet and body which plays the Saxophone accompanied by a self playing QRS piano. The Black Musician, Adolph Sax (as seen on you tube video) and Bill Clinton are the only 3 ever built. Great attention getter and attraction for restaurant or any reception area. Sold together with the Plexi Piano. Attention: There will be VAT charges of additional 21 % for buyers in the European market, which is of course recoverable for VAT registered companies. BE
Lot 129
Dandy ,pipe smoking automaton by Marcu The pipe-smoking dandy Creation by Michel MARCU. It performs movements of eyes and arms. Paper mache head and cardboard body. The mechanism is housed in the basement of the subject.key wound on the side. Around 1970. electric movemensts in good working condition. rare and beautiful. (FR) Dimensions: 0,90 x 0,30 x 0,40
Lot 25
Le Chef by Paul Zwahlen Unique tall standing advertisine automaton on a pedestal which hold tapemachine and speaker for announcement. Head carved in wood by Paul Zwahlen. Swiss Quality- made for eternity. 4 movements in good conditon. rare and very expensive when new. (over$ 9000) (FR) Dimensions: 2,00 x 0,60 x 0,50
Lot 34
Acrobat attention getter automaton Unique attention getter automaton. 20th century clown with bisque head, mischievous smile, performs a handstand on a ball while turning his body left and right, moving the head, hits on the glass with a cane, nicely dressed in patterned suit, jacket and matching hat with lace and tassels. 230 V 3 movements in good working order. (FR) Dimensions: 0,62 x 0,32 x 0,23
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