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An early 20th Century `singing bird` Automaton Musical Box, the enamelled case decorated with classical figures, lake landscapes etc. within a gilt metal frame. (none original key). 4" (10cms) wide x 2 1/2" (6.5cms).

A VITASCOPE MARINE AUTOMATON CLOCK, c.1950`s, synthetic pink case, height 32cm

An unusual early 20th century Continental bronze automaton clock decorated with figures, a pipe smoking male figure with nodding head to left operating the tongue of a dog seen looking through a central window, a courting couple depicted to the right of the white enamel clock face (the whole modelled as a log cabin).

A 19th century Empire style Portico clock, the movement with cherub and anvil automaton, and repeat, by Dupont à Genève, carried on 3 alabaster columns with giltwood capitals on tortoiseshell effect plinth, with applied ormolu mounts and eagle finial, height 22

A Chinese automaton bird clock within cylindrical brass wire cage, on three peg feet.

An early "Ransomes Patent Chain Automaton" cylinder mower, circa 1900

The Newspaper Seller, an advertising automaton. The base advertising The Yorkshire Evening News Leeds. The key wound movement with a musical box playing one air. The newspaper selling doll with a German bisque head, carrying a tinplate newspaper. An electric operated street lamp overhead. 16in H

An early 19th century Napoleonic Prisoner of War bone automaton group, with two ladies wearing bonnets and a young girl, with a cradle and a birdcage, with traces of painted decoration, with a later glass dome and oak plinth, 21cm high, 21cm wide

An early 20th Century singing bird automaton musical box the gilt metal and blue enamel case with oval ivorine mounted lid, lifting to reveal a gilt metal grille and feathered bird, 11cm x 7.5cm x 6cm high, in fitted case

An early 20th Century singing bird automaton musical box the gilt metal and green enamel case with a rural scene with figures and sheep (bird lacking feathers), 10cm x 6.5cm x 4cm high

A musical automaton birds in cage raised over a brass support

An early 20th century automaton fish tank clock - with ticking fish and unusual linear dial cased within the etched glass case

A late 19th century Swiss clock automaton, Trumpeter Clock, with fret carved pediment, circular dial with painted Roman numerals and two-train striking movement with trumpeter automaton. Height 26 ins, width 13 ins (see illustration). CONDITION REPORT: This clock has come in for sale from a local private residence. The owners have not had the clock running for some 20 years as a consequence the movement is very dirty but does seem to be complete. The bellows do operate the horns and we do have the pendulum. The mechanism for the trumpeter appears to be intact and correctly fitted. The clock case itself is simply dirty and dusty but all complete with no significant losses. There is a crack in the front casing below the numeral 6 and above the doorway. Other than this and minor chips & blemishes to the base the case is in good order. There are no initials anywhere on the case or the movement. We have now had the clock ticking away but it is currently not striking. The clock has only one trumpeter and three horns. We do not know whether this plays a specific tune or not.

An automaton clock in the form of a bird in a cage.

An early 20th century singing bird automaton, brass-caged bird alongside leaves and berries, 9.5in. - mechanism inoperative

Japanese doll in red kimono, Automaton teddy bear with drum (2)

A German automaton weight-driven wall clock

A late 19th century automaton, in the form of a doll, with a bisque head having an open mouth and brown glass eyes (a.f.), 53 cm high See illustration Condition report Report by RB No impressed marks, she possibly originally had earrings (now missing). Very dirty overall, and appears to have been attic stored for a number of years, clearly lacks arms, legs crudely repaired, feet screwed into wooden box section, which is crudely made, key winds and plays music, and there is only very slight movements to her (metal) arms. Markings - none visible. Doll approx. 43 cm high

A Roullet & Decamps style clockwork automaton rabbit in a lettuce, with a G Fauvet, Paris label (distressed), 16 cm high See illustration Condition report Report by RB Owned by the elderly client for many years, it is no longer in working condition. The mouth has a lower jaw, which I assume is mechanical. It has a fixed key. As it is no longer working, we do not know whether it plays music. Overall very faded, bald in parts, lacks an ear (steel rod present), requiring total restoration.

POST WAR CLOCKWORK SINGING BIRDS IN CAGE AUTOMATON

A 19th Century mahogany and rosewood crossbanded long cased clock with painted enamel dial, with lion with kill to centre with exotic beasts to spandrels, the dial signed Emery Stourbridge, automaton 8-day movement, dial 35.5cm, case size 65cm wide, 23cm deep, 238cm high.

A musical bird cage automaton.

A gilt metal automaton clock in the form of a caged bird.

GEORGE III MAHOGANY EIGHT DAY LONGCASE CLOCK maker Daniel Brown of Glasgow, the 13-inch arched brass dial with automaton ship in the arch above a silvered Roman / Arabic numeral dial, the floral engraved centre with scalloped circular seconds dial and square date aperture within pierced gilt spandrels, the case with fret carved swan neck pediment above a star inlaid door flanked by spiral quarter columns and plinth on bracket feet, 216cm high

GEORGE III MAHOGANY EIGHT DAY LONGCASE CLOCK maker William Law of Linlithgow, the 12-inch enamel dial, with automaton swan to the arch, above a Roman numeral chapter with Arabic numeral quarters, within gilt rose spandrels, the movement with fine baluster columns chiming on a bell, the case with swan neck hood above a rectangular door and fluted quarter columns and plinth on bracket feet, 220cm high

A BIRD CAGE MUSICAL AUTOMATON

An automaton figure of a bearded drunken man.

Pair of Victorian tinted paper automaton prints in glazed ebonised cases, depicting man catching a mouse and a shoemaker, with clockwork movements, 26cm x 35cm CONDITION REPORT Man catching a mouse - appears to be over-wound and movement is not working. Shoemaker - movement is working but does not move the old man, only the boy

A clockwork automaton of three singing and moving birds in a brass cage.

VINTAGE DESIGN TOYS, comprising a collection of four handpainted tinplate automaton balance toys, 36cm H, together with a pair of handpainted model robots, 37cm H. (6)

A 19th Century Musical Automaton of a Seated Man Sewing, dressed in red velvet and grey silk, holding a needle and a piece of material, with composition head, seated on a circular table, raised on a wooden plinth, the base set with a brass barrel and steel comb movement, all under a glass dome, overall height 39cm (needs attention)

2x golf bag stands – incl an full bag size automaton stand and a folding rim stand

A rare 19thC Ives Connecticut Father Christmas clockwork automaton with brown clothing and the original sack of toys on his back

Five carved automaton / moving bottle stoppers, each with moving eyes, arms, heads, hats or similar

An Early 19th Century Mahogany North Country Longcase Clock, the arched hood with swan neck pediment flanked by turned pilasters above a shaped door flanked by turned pilasters, raised upon bracket feet, the painted dial inscribed `J Lowe` and with automaton movement and subsidiary seconds and date dial and with two train eight day movement striking on a bell

A 19th Century feathered bird Automaton with wind up mechanism and penny slot, the hexagonal base repainted and with single drawer for pennies etc., (with suspension loop), 57cm high

A Japanese Kobe carved softwood automaton toy, early 20th Century, modelled as two musicians with articulated heads and arms, seated on a four-wheeled boat, length approx 22.5cm.

A 20th Century papier-mâché automaton figure of a French bulldog, with nodding head and bark mechanism, inset with glass eyes, length approx 42cm.

A 20th century erotic automaton pocket watch. the hand painted dial has Arabic numerals and scrolled hands, the movement is under a glazed panel, in silver plated case.

A rare Roullet & Decamps clockwork Elephant automaton, with grey painted kid covered papier-mache body, glass eyes, bone tusks and key-wind mechanism causing him to walk and raise his trunk, with a replacement key, early 20th century - 10in (26cm) long (some slight wear and internal metal trunk support broken)

A Continental `Oiseau Chanteur` Automaton singing bird box late 19th century, of rectangular form decorated with inset semi precious stones and champlevé enamel, the purple ground with scrolling black, white, green and turquoise foliage and flowers, the hinged brass cover opening to reveal the singing bird, maker WM, sold in as found condition, only partly working, together with a gilt brass singing bird box in as found condition, with a brass bird form key (2).

A 1930's novelty cigarette dispenser, with monkey automaton action. H. 14cm.

Scarce Osmond’s Patent Automaton Golf Club Caddie c1893 – c/w makers brass plaque, original leather handles, and steel legs, ball pocket missing, otherwise all original. Overall length 32”

A 20th century bird automaton - restoration needed

"Laughing Sailor" Coin operated arcade automaton. Possibly by Modern Enterprises London c.1950`s. Mahogany and ply construction. Some restoration apparent. Converted to 20p coin op. Height 177cm.

Early 20th century Oak cased arcade novelty machine with drinking Automaton "Dorset Dan". Presumably commisioned by Ringwood brewery. "Ringwood brewery - thumping good beer". Excellent condition. Height 195cm, depth 53cm, width 65cm.

An early 20th century singing bird in cage automaton, the circular domed gilded cage with ring handle, the single bird perched on a gilt metal T bar with red plumage, the base stamped 'Made in France 531707', the movement with side stop/start, standing on three short turned feet, 29cm high, 15.5cm diameter

A French mahogany and gilt metal portico automaton mantel clock with a 12 inch enamel and gilt metal dial, the inner roundel with a winged cherub standing beside an anvil, the left arm articulated to the seconds hand, the two train French movement striking on a coiled gong, the drum top case surmounted with a figure with a hound above a mirrored breakfront portico applied with gilt metal masks and trophies, 44x27cm

A 20th Century Automaton Bird In A Cage

A clockwork automaton in the form of two birds in a brass cage with whistling musical movement

A CLOCKWORK DANCING TRIBAL FIGURE AUTOMATON, late 19th Century, under a glass dome

A 20th century German singing bird automaton, modelled as two birds within a wire cage, on circular base, 11in.

A late 19th century French musical automaton, modelled as a bisque headed child seated in a basket, on a square plush covered plinth base, 19in.

Peglar of Blandford. An early 19th century mahogany eight day longcase clock, the 12 inch arched painted dial with ship automaton and spandrels depicting the continent with subsidiary seconds and date aperture, 7ft 3in.

An electrically operated automaton doll, as a ventriloquist`s dummy seated on a box wearing a check jacket and black trousers, 62cm high

1930`s Art Deco Vitascope ship automaton clock, housed within shaped white bakelite case, with three masted sailing ship automaton above dial with open hands and hour markers, approx. 27cm wide x 32cm high x 16cm deep

Japanese Amico tinplate automaton Bunny the Busy Secretary, with telephone and adding machine, boxed and a Mickey Mouse string puppet (2)

A 19th century gilt metal singing bird automaton, of rectangular form, start and scroll decorated top, enclosing red feathered bird, 10.5cm wide x 4cm high x 7.5cm deep

Early 20th century gilt metal and enamel singing bird automaton musical box, the top and sides decorated with a girl in a swing and a lakeside scene, opening to reveal a feathered singing bird, stamped Metall and EB within an oval to the base, probably Swiss

A 19th Century novelty clock automaton, modelled as a coastal scene with a windmill upon a rocky outcrop to the side of two sailing ships on choppy seas, set upon an ebonised oval plinth and beneath a handpainted glass dome, width 38cm x height 41cm. S/D