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Click here to subscribeA RARE ETIENNE DENAMUR BROWN BÉBÉ with fixed brown eyes, black heavy brows, closed mouth, pierced ears, curly black wig on cork pate, jointed papier-mâché body, faded deep pink ruched dress with tucks, lace edges and slight train, straw hat, underclothes, blue and white striped socks and brown shoe, impressed E 6 D Deposé,-16.1/2in. (42cm) high (very fine hairline down forehead, left ear piercing with retouched slight chip)
A RARE BISQUE-HEADED FATHER CHRISTMAS CANDY CONTAINER the German bisque character dolls` head with blue painted eyes, closed mouth with slight smile and aged features, seated wired framed kapok body, crepe clothes, cotton wool beard and fur trim, holding artificial holly and toy sack, seated on a cardboard tree stump with opening base, 1910-20s-8.1/2in. (21.5cm) high
A RARE 19TH CENTURY JOHN HEMPEL BRITISH AUTOMATON COBBLER TOY papier-mache character head with heavy brows, large nose and stubble, hair wig, seated on bench, full-sleeved shirt, waistcoat, breeches, neck scarf, woolen socks, leather shoes, kid apron and red Phrygian cap, when lever is pressed under the bench, he raises his head and moves his hands away from the shoe in a sewing action, a paper label on the underside of the base reads `John Hempel, JANUARY 1st, 1818. Sold according to the ACT 54 Geo. 3, Cap 56`-9in. (23cm) high The paper label to the base of the model gives the maker`s name, John Hempel, the date January 1st 1818 and it cites an Act of Parliament, recorded on the label as Act 54/ Geo 3 /Cap. 56, a form of notation perhaps unfamiliar to us now, but refers essentially to an Act of Parliament passed in the 54th year of George III`s reign (1814) and recorded at chapter 56 of the statute book. This particular Parliamentary Act was intended to protect original three-dimensional figural and sculptural works from being copied by other artists and craftspeople for a period of fourteen years from the date of their invention: `..provided the Proprietor or proprietors do cause his, her or their Name or Names, with the Date, to be put on all and every such new and Original Sculpture, Model, Copy and Cast...` It is therefore an early form of copyrighting.
A RARE 19TH CENTURY BRITISH AUTOMATON BUTCHER TOY, PROBABLY BY JOHN HEMPEL papier-mache realistic head of a balding fat man, white linen shirt, green waistcoat, black velvet breeches, oilcloth shoes, blood stained apron, well modelled blooded hands holding a clever and pieces of meat standing beside a tripod tree trunk butcher`s block with chopped meat in top and rectangular base, mechanism operated by pushing down foot and causing the butcher to chop-10.1/4in. (26cm) high; and an additional butcher`s shop meat joint
A RARE GIBBS TOY (USA) PERFORMING JUMBO colour-lithograph paper covered wooden elephant, metal jointed legs, wooden platform with original label and cast-metal spoked wheels, circa 1910-10in. (25.5cm) long (some paper loose and scratching, wheels should be attached by simple metal u-pins, these are missing, so wheels are loose)
A RARE BING CLOCKWORK TEDDY BEAR with blonde mohair, black boot button eyes, pronounced muzzle, black stitched nose, mouth and claws, inoperative head mechanism causing the head to move from side to side, jointed limbs of felt pads and hump, circa 1910-12in. (30.5cm) high (a few bald spots, feet pads recovered, large holes in hand pads, mechanism inoperative, appears to have moved further into body)
A RARE GERBRÜDER SÜSSENGUTH `PETER` TEDDY BEAR with dark brown tipped blonde mohair, black and white composition moving eyes set into head, pronounced muzzle, open composition mouth with moving tongue, swivel head, jointed limbs with tan felt pads and metal rimmed paper chest tag "Peter" Ges. Gesch. Nr.895 257`, circa 1925-13.1/2in. (34.5cm) high (paint flaking of nose and slight fading) This rare bear was not a success when first produced, probably children found him a little scary. Little was known about this company and bear until approximately 100 were found in the Süssenguth`s old warehouse in 1977
AN EXTREMELY RARE STEIFF RED MOHAIR TEDDY BEAR with black boot button eyes, pronounced muzzle, black stitched nose, mouth and claws, white backing with remains of a soft red mohair pile, swivel head, jointed limbs with felt pads, hump and inoperative growler, circa 1908-15.1/2in. (39.5cm) high (almost completely bald, damage to back of left arm, some glue repairs and pads recovered using glue) Provenance: This bear was given to the owner when she was a little girl of 4 in 1978. There is a hint of a romantic past; her aunt`s friend was called Delphene, who is believed to have had Romany gypsy roots. She lived in a static caravan behind the current owner`s grandmother`s pub. As a small girl the owner remembers visiting the caravan and it was like an Aladdin`s cave, full of antiques and collectables. The owner recalls, "Delphene had long black hair, and her place used to make me think of a fortune tellers tent! In a chest on the floor I found this red teddy and fell in love with him completely; every time I visited I went straight to the chest. I thought he had this adorable face; he had a smile in his eyes and mouth. He was completely bald, but I did not notice this, I thought he was utterly beautiful bald. His belly would rattle (this is his inoperative growler) and I used to think he had sweets inside." After a number of visits, the current owner plucked up enough courage and asked if she could keep him. After a slight hesitance Delphene said yes and he soon became a favourite toy. She took him everywhere and slept with him. "He was definitely the first toy I really loved and who seemed so important to me, like he was a little person and my friend." Notes: This extraordinary bear is one of only two known red Steiff bears; he is the taller brother of Alfonzo, who is thirteen inches high. It has been suggested by Steiff that Alfonzo, Elliot (the blue Steiff sold by Christie`s in 1993) and presumably this bear, were part of a sample of twenty-four sent to Harrods in London in 1908. This makes three surviving examples from the original group. Alfonzo the only other known red Steiff who everybody knows; was sold by Christie`s in 1989 for £12,100. He is perhaps the most famous antique Teddy Bear in the world and resides at Teddy Bears of Witney owned by Ian Pout. Elliott, a blue Steiff sold for £49,500 (again by Christie`s in 1993) went to the Ydessa Hendeles Foundation, and now lives in Canada amongst one of the finest bear collections in the world. This nameless bear is rare, important and will undoubtedly find his own fame. The buyer will have the pleasure of naming him.
A RARE MERRYTHOUGHT PUNKINHEAD TEDDY BEAR with brown mohair, clear and black glass eyes, inset velvet muzzle, black stitched nose and mouth, golden mohair inner ear and chest, long white mohair scalp, swivel head, jointed limbs with velvet feet and brown felt hand pads, original green felt shorts and label on foot, circa 1951-14in. (35.5cm) high (one eye professionally replaced, very minor wear) Notes: Punkinhead was made exclusively as the mascot for Eaton`s department store in Toronto, Canada
A RARE STEIFF 1930s WOOL PLUSH TEDDY BEAR with pinkish maize plush, brown and black glass eyes, pronounced white wool muzzle with open felt mouth, brown stitched nose, mouth and claws, swivel head, jointed limbs with white wool plush tops of feet and felt pads, inoperative squeaker, FF button with red cloth tag and blue leather collar with two FF buttons and card tag-12.1/2in. (32cm) high (some fading and dusty)
THE FOLLOWING LOT BELONGED TO A FORMER EMPLOYEE OF MERRYTHOUGHT IN IRONBRIDGE, JUNE POWELL WORKED THERE FROM 1970-1978 AND BOUGHT MANY OF THESE ITEMS AS SECONDS A RARE MERRYTHOUGHT PINK PANTHER of pink and white velvet, red velvet top of nose, felt eyes, whiskers and label on right foot, -15.1/2in. (39.5cm) high (label crossed out and some seams need attention); a Mickey Mouse with black dralon plush,-11.1/4in. (28.5cm) high (some glue marks on the back of ear and label crossed out); Hanna Barbera Huckleberry Hound; Mr Jinks the Cat; Jerry Mouse; and a Cheshire Cat (6)
A RARE SMALL SIZE STEIFF CINNAMON MOHAIR TEDDY BEAR with black boot button eyes, black stitched nose, mouth and claws, swivel head, jointed limbs with felt pads, hump and inoperative squeaker, circa 1910-9.3/4in. (25cm) (small hole to left hand pad, slight wear and fading) Provenance: This bear has been passed down through the family and is believed to have been the childhood toy of Janet Ann Ketchin, known as Ann of Jenny. She was born in Pebbles, Scotland in 1910
A RARE STEIFF POM-POM LARGE HEADED RABBIT (7508), white wool, clear, white and black googlie eyes, swivel head, whiskers, felt ears, ribbon and FF button with remains of cream tag, 1936-42-3in. (8cm) high Provenance: Christie`s South Kensington, Steiff: An Important Private Collection 13th October 2010, lot 225
A RARE STEIFF HEAD-TURNING MOHAIR KID (1318, OH), standing, pale brown, green and black glass eyes, black stitching, black mohair ears and tail, inoperative squeaker, tail-operated head-turning mechanism and ribbon with bell, circa 1933-5.1/2in. (14cm) high (slight thinning) Provenance: Christie`s South Kensington, Steiff: An Important Private Collection 13th October 2010, lot 302
A RARE STEIFF MOHAIR PENGUIN (1317, O), standing, black and white, brown and black glass eyes, white felt discs behind, leather wings, beak and feet, inoperative squeaker and FF button, circa 1929-6.1/4in. (16cm) high (some slight thinning and wear) Provenance: Christie`s South Kensington, Steiff: An Important Private Collection 13th October 2010, lot 391
A RARE STEIFF CAT DOLL PUPPKATZ with tabby striped mohair, white wool plush muzzle, ears, hands and feet, green and black glass eyes, pink stitched nose and mouth, swivel head, dangling arms, brushed cotton body, inoperative squeaker, white cotton shirt and trousers, 1930s-10.3/4in. (27cm) high (mohair worn, some fading, replaced eyes and clothes possibly replaced)
A RARE LARGE MERRYTHOUGHT DUTCH TEDDY BEAR with unusual brown-tipped white mohair, orange and black glass eyes, brown stitched nose, mouth and claws, brown velvet integral baggy trousers with pockets, felt pads, card lined feet and woven yellow label, late 1930s-25in. (63.5cm) high (thinning to back of head and some slight thinning and fading)
A RARE CHAD VALLEY PINK TEDDY BEAR with artificial-silk plush, clear and black glass eyes with brown painted backs, pronounced muzzle, black stitched horizontal nose and claws, swivel head, jointed limbs with felt pads, hump and remains of metal button, 1930s-17.1/4in. (44cm) high (worn and faded, fraying to hole at top of nose)
A RARE CHAD VALLEY POLAR BEAR with white mohair, orange and black glass eyes, inset white wool plush muzzle, forehead and ears, black stitched nose and mouth, swivel head, jointed limbs with felt pads, hump, squeaker and red and white woven label on foot, 1930s-13.1/2in. (34cm) high (some slight wear, splits to feet pads repaired)
A RARE STEIFF ROD BEAR 28PB with white mohair, black boot button eyes, pronounced muzzle, seam from ear to ear, rod jointed elongated limbs, hump and later sailor suit, circa 1904-15.1/2in. (39cm) high (very worn, patch on left arm, holes on back of head and right arm, discoloured, dirty and pads replaced) The 28PB and 35PB (rod bears) are the earliest bears available to buy)
Art-Deco Cigarette Case "Mein Benz", c. 1920 Germany, 925 sterling silver with gold-plated interior, front with transparent enamel work, size 3 1/2 x 2 3/4 x 2/5 in., good condition. - Famous design motif! - A rare and early advertising present! Art-déco-Zigarettenetui "Mein Benz", um 1920 Deutschland, 925er-Silber, Innenseiten vergoldet, Vorderseite mit transparenter Emaillearbeit, Maße 9 x 7 x 1 cm, guter Zustand. - Berühmtes Motiv! - Ein seltenes und frühes Werbegeschenk! Condition: (2/-) Starting Price €1,200
Silver Balloonist Cup, 1902 Stamped 800, engraved: "Berlin - Zdinica (Posen), 220 Kilometer, Höhe: 1800 Meter, 25. October 1902", height 4 in. - A very rare souvenir from the early days of aviation! Silberner Ballonfahrer-Becher, 1902 800er Silber, graviert: "Berlin - Zdinica (Posen), 220 Kilometer, Höhe: 1800 Meter, 25. October 1902", 10 cm hoch. - Ein seltenes Souvenir aus der Pionierzeit der Luftfahrt! Condition: (2/-) Starting Price €120
Augsburg Equinoctial Compass Sundial, c. 1710 Signed "Johan Martin in Augspurg", silver-plated brass, gnomon replaced, underside engraved with table of city latitudes, three support feet, without plumb-bob, rare round form, Ø 2 1/8 in. Äquatorial-Sonnenuhr "Johan Martin in Augspurg", um 1710 Versilbertes Messing, Polus-Stange ergänzt, mit Angaben der Polhöhen am Boden, ohne Lot, Ø 5,5 cm. Selten runde Form! Condition: (3/-) Starting Price €1,200
Telescope by "L`Ingr. Chevallier, Paris", c. 1830 Rare engraving: "L`Ingr. Chevallier" (with "ll"!), Opticien du Roi à Paris". - Jean Gabriel Augustin Chevallier (1778-1848) was as prominent as his colleagues from the Chavalier dynasty (one "l"). Chevallier was honored by French King Louis XVIII with the title "Opticien du Roi et des Princes". - Brass and copper fittings, protection flip-flap, without tripod and rack-and-pinion focusing, length of the telescope 39 1/3 in. Teleskop von "L`Ingr. Chevallier, Paris", um 1830 Hersteller: L`Ingr. Chevallier, Opticien Du Roi à Paris (Chevallier mit "ll"!). Jean Gabriel Augustin Chevallier (1778-1848) war ähnlich prominent wie die Optikerkollegen aus der Chavalier-Dynastie und hatte den Ehrentitel "Opticien du Roi et des Princes" (Ludwig XVIII.). - Teleskop aus Messing und Kupfer gefertigt, Okular mit Verschlußklappe, ohne Stativ, Länge zusammengefahren 100 cm, Feineinstellung fehlt. Condition: (3/4) Starting Price €300
Old English Butcher Shop Display of a Ram, c. 1900 With names of the meat cuts, carved and painted wood, size: 51 x 34 x 6 1/4 in. Very hard to find! - Extremely rare original display. - A very impressive 3D-showpiece and exhibition display! - Please see the contrast to the illustrated mobile phone! Altes englisches Metzgerei-Display "Hammel", um 1900 Mit Benennung der einzelnen Fleischteile. Geschnitztes und lackiertes Holz. Maße: 130 x 87 x 16 cm. Mit Aufhängelöchern zur Wandmontage. - Äußerst seltenes Original-Schaustück. Imponierendes Exponat! - Heute nicht mehr zu finden! Bitte beachten Sie den Größenvergleich mit dem abgebildeten Mobiltelefon! Condition: (3/-) Starting Price €450
American Glass Display Table, c. 1890 With 4 swing-out seats, glass display top, cast-iron cabriole legs with paw feet, height: 34 1/2 in. - Exceptionally rare in this superb original condition! - Not to find at all outside the USA. - A spectacular parlor seat for any sophisticated collection and exhibition! Amerikanische Ausstellungs-Sitzgruppe, um 1890 Mit 4 ausschwenkbaren Sitzen und großer Schauvitrine, gußeiserne Füße mit Ornamenten und Löwenfüßen, Höhe: 87 cm. - Außerordentlich selten in diesem exzellenten Originalzustand! - Nicht außerhalb der USA zu finden. - Ein spektakuläres Mobiliar in jeder anspruchsvollen Sammlung und Ausstellung! Condition: (3/2) Starting Price €2,700
Radio "Telefunken DKE", 1938 Battery-operated 3-valve receiver, bakelite case in good condition, original cloth, without "Eagle". - A rare "DKE" version! Radiogerät Telefunken DKE, 1938 DKE 38, Batteriebetrieb, 3 Röhren, schönes Bakelitgehäuse, Stoff original, "Adler" an der Front entfernt (H.K), seltene Ausführung des DKE! Condition: (2/-) Starting Price €40
Portable Gramophone "Cameraphone", c. 1925 German model, complete, working. Excellent celluloid horn, very rare in this condition! Miniatur-Grammophon "Cameraphone", um 1925 Deutsches Reisegrammophon mit top-erhaltenem Zelluloid-Schalltrichter. Maße (geschlossen): 11 x 16 x 13 cm, Holzgehäuse, unbezeichnete Schalldose, gut erhalten, funktioniert. - Literatur: 1) "The EMI Collection", Nr. 213. - 2) D. Marty, "Grammophone", S. 134. Condition: (3/3) Starting Price €125
2 Gramophones and Accessories, from 1920 1) Portable gramophone "HMV" with rare German label "Die Stimme seines Herrn". - 2) Table gramophone "Polyphon", former coin-op machine (coin mechanism not complete), good playing condition. - 3) 13 needle tins and envelopes. - 4) 2 gramophone sound boxes. - And: 5) About 10 shellac discs. 2 Grammophone mit Zubehör, ab 1920 1) Koffergrammophon "HMV", mit seltenem Schild "Die Stimme seines Herrn", grün, funktioniert. - 2) Tischgrammophon "Polyphon", ehemaliger Münzautomat (Münzmechanik nicht komplett), ansonsten gut funktionierender Zustand. - 3) 13 Nadeldosen und -hefte. - 4) 2 Grammophon-Schalldosen. - Und: 5) Ca. 10 Schellack-Platten. Condition: (3+/2) Starting Price €180
Radio "Telefunken Super 654 WSK", c. 1935 7-valve receiver, type "Bayreuth", short-, medium- and long-wave, record player (78 rpm). - A rare musical cabinet! Telefunken Super Radio Phono Schrank 654 WSK, 1935 Das Spitzenmodell von TFK, Typ "Bayreuth", 7-Röhren-Empfänger für K-, M- und L-Wellen, Plattenspieler für 78 U/min mit magnetischem Tonabnehmer. - Seltener Musikschrank. Ein begehrtes Sammlungsstück. Condition: (3/-) Starting Price €120
Rare Style 40 Regina 15 1/2 in. Disc Musical Box in "Rookwood"Console Cabinet With duplex combs (complete) on short bedplate, speed control and celluloid plaques with patd. dates to May 1897, in serpentine-fronted mahogany cabinet with cabriole legs and double doors to disc-storage shelves, decorated with painted floral sprays, courting couples and romantic landscapes, width 23 x height 40 1/2 in. (58 x 103 cm), original finish, minor scuffs, with eleven original discs. Note: Musical box cases decorated in the manner of Rookwood pottery were a later addition to the Regina range alongside Venetian walnut, vernis martin and marquetry finishes, popular c. 1900-1915. Several models were advertised in the Rookwood style, although few appear to have been produced. Intended to harmonize with the lighter styles of the period, they represented the final luxurious flourishing of the American musical box market. This example is beautifully-preserved condition and has a full, resonant tone. Watch & Listen on: Youtube.com/AuctionTeamBreker Plattenspieldose "Regina Modell 40" Standmodell in seltenem "Rookwood"-Gehäuse, für 40cm-Platten, Doppelkamm (komplett), Geschwindigkeitsregler, geschwungenes Mahagoni-Gehäuse mit Plattenfächern im Sockel, dekoriert mit romantischer Malerei, Höhe: 103 cm! - Sehr gut erhaltener Originalzustand, spielt exzellent. Mit 11 Platten. Watch & Listen on: Youtube.com/AuctionTeamBrekerCondition: (2-3/2) Starting Price €3,800
Interchangeable Longue-Marche Forte-Piano Musical Box by Nicole Frères, c. 1885 No. ***75, with 16 six-air cylinders, two-piece comb of 125 and 58 teeth (complete!), massive ratchet-wind quadruple-spring motor with 6 1/2 in. (17 cm) diameter spoked intermediate gear, smooth bedplate, tune-selector, tune-indicator and speed control engraved "Nicole Frères, Est. 1815", in floor-standing thuya-veneered case with brass and mother-of-pearl inlay on lid, carrying handles, slender cabriole legs and label "Restoration by West Quay Panel Works Ltd., Poole 6333 England", 48 1/2 in. (123 cm) wide, cylinders 19 1/2 in. (49.5 cm). - A rare and impressive musical box in good playing condition. Watch & Listen on: Youtube.com/AuctionTeamBreker Forte-Piano-Walzenspieldose mit auswechsel- baren Zylindern von Nicole Frères, um 1885 Nr. ***75, mit 16 Zylindern mit jeweils 6 Titeln, zweiteiliger Kamm mit 125 und 58 Tönen (komplett!), 4-facher Federmotor für sehr lange Spieldauer, Ratschenaufzug, mit Titelwähler und -anzeiger, graviert auf Geschwindigkeitregler "Nicole Frères, Est. 1815", Holzgehäuse mit Thuja-Furnier, Einlegearbeiten aus Messing und Perlmutt, Griffe aus Bronzeguß, schlanke geschwungene Beine, mit Aufkleber "Restoration by West Quay Panel Works Ltd., Poole 6333 England", Gesamtbreite 123 cm, Zylinderbreite 49,5 cm. - Eine sehr seltene und beeindruckende Zylinder-Spieldose in gut spielenden Zustand! Watch & Listen on: Youtube.com/AuctionTeamBrekerCondition: (2/2) Starting Price €5,500
Rare French Musical Sewing Necessaire Automaton with Royal Inscription, c. 1890 With key-wind two-air cylinder movement driving windmill sails and a rocking ship on stormy sea, in silk-covered case with ormolu mounts, deep-purple buttoned satin interior lining, mirror in lid and fitted section for gilt scissors, thimble, stiletto, sewing needle and one missing tool, 7 3/4 in. (19.5 cm) wide x 5 1/4 in. (13.5 cm) high (exterior has been restored with antique silk, interior lining and ormolu mounts are original). - Musical sewing necessaries are only occasionally found with mechanical scenes fitted into their lids, and this form is particularly unusual. On the underside is a paper label with pen inscription: "This Musical Box was purchased at the Sale of the Duchess of York by La. Chesterfield. It was the Gift of Rackes who wrote a (...?) and other friends of the Duchess." - If correct, the inscription presumably refers to Princess Victoria Mary of Teck (1867-1953) who held the titles Duchess of York from 1893 to 1901, Princess of Wales from 1901 to 1910, and queen consort to her husband, George V of England, from 1910 to 1936. Enid Edith Scudamore-Stanhope, Lady Chesterfield, lived at Beningbrough Hall in Yorkshire from 1917 to 1957. Following her death, the contents of the house were sold at auction by Curtis & Henson in June 1958. - Accompanying the lot is a photographic magic lantern slide showing a royal gathering at Windsor in 1907. The Princess of Wales can be seen in fifth place from the left. Watch & Listen on: Youtube.com/AuctionTeamBreker Seltenes französisches Necessaire mit Musik- Automat, um 1890 Näh-Necessaire mit Walzenspielwerk für 2 Melodien und Federwerkantrieb für eine mechanisch bewegte Kulisse mit Windmühle und schwankendem Schiff in stürmischer See. Mit Seide bezogenes Gehäuse, Seiten und Ecken mit Messing-Beschlägen, innen mit dunkel-lila Satin ausgekleidet, passend für Nähutensilien (1 Teil fehlt), Spiegel im Deckel. Maße: 19,5 x 14,5 x 13,5 cm. Äußerlich mit altem Seidenstoff restauriert, sonst alles original. - Sehr gut funktionierender Zustand! - Es gibt nur wenige Näh-Necessaires mit Musikwerk, in die zusätzlich eine bewegte Landschaft eingebaut ist, diese Form ist äußerst ungewöhnlich. Auf der Unterseite befindet sich ein handgeschriebener Zettel mit folgender Beschriftung: "This Musical Box was purchased at the Sale of the Duchess of York by La. Chesterfield. It was the Gift of Rackes who wrote a (...?) and other friends of the Duchess." - Diese Beschreibung läßt den Schluß zu, daß es sich um ein Nähkästchen aus dem Besitz von Prinzessin Victoria Mary of Teck (1867-1953) handelt. Nach Ihrem Tod wurde die Hauseinrichtung im Jahr 1958 bei Curtis & Henson versteigert. - Dabei: Laterna-Magica-Bild mit Darstellung eines königlichen Treffens in Windsor im Jahr 1907, die Prinzessin von Windsor ist die fünfte Person von links. Watch & Listen on: Youtube.com/AuctionTeamBrekerCondition: (2-/2) Starting Price €2,000
Austrian Rabbit in Cabbage Musical Automaton, c. 1900 With white fur-covered body, articulated ears and mouth, in papier-mâché cabbage with crimped fabric leaves, stop/start and open-spring motor playing a single tune as rabbit rises, pricks up his ears, chews a piece of lettuce and then retreats, height 8 1/2 in. (21 cm) extended, in rare original cardboard box with part of label "Dutzd. No. 1004, Made in Austria" (box worn). - An amusing automaton in working order. Watch & Listen on: Youtube.com/AuctionTeamBreker Musik-Puppenautomat "Kaninchen im Kohlkopf", um 1900 Kaninchen mit weißem Fell, mit beweglichen Ohren und Mund, in Papiermaché-Kohlkopf mit gekräuselten Stoffblättern, darin das Federwerk für das Walzenspielwerk mit einer Melodie und die Mechanik. Das Kaninchen steigt langsam aus dem Kohl empor, stellt seine Ohren auf und kaut dabei ein Stückchen von den Blättern. Dann verschwindet es wieder im Kohl. Höhe 21 cm. - In seltener Original-Verpackung mit Resten des Aufklebers "Dutzd. No. 1004, Made in Austria". - Amüsanter Automat in sehr gut funktionierendem Zustand. Watch & Listen on: Youtube.com/AuctionTeamBrekerCondition: (2-3/2) Starting Price €1,000
German Musical Manivelle Automaton of a Musician and Polichinelle, c. 1900 Both figures with bisque heads, open mouths, fixed blue glass eyes and original mohair wigs, the musician strumming guitar and turning her head as polichinelle pirouettes in a circle, in original satin costumes trimmed with lace and pom-poms, on paper-covered wood base containing hand-turned musical movement playing one air, height 15 in. (38 cm). - A rare toy in very attractive original condition. Watch & Listen on: Youtube.com/AuctionTeamBreker Deutscher Musik-Automat mit Musikerin und "Polichinelle", um 1900 Beide Puppen mit Köpfen aus Biskuitporzellan, mit offenen Mündern, feststehenden blauen Glasaugen und Original-Mohairperücken. Die Musikerin zupft mit der rechten Hand die Gitarre und dreht den Kopf von rechts nach links, während "Polichinelle" im Kreis tanzt. Original-Satinkostüme mit Verzierungen. Auf papierbezogenem Holzsockel mit Musikwerk, Handkurbelantrieb, Gesamthöhe 38 cm. - Ein seltenes Spielzeug in attraktivem Originalzustand! Watch & Listen on: Youtube.com/AuctionTeamBrekerCondition: (3/3) Starting Price €2,350
Rare Musical Automaton of a Lady with Parasol by Renou, c. 1890 With unmarked Jumeau-type bisque head, closed mouth, fixed blue paperweight eyes, pierced ears, original curly brown hair wig, bisque hands, holding a red silk parasol, on blue velvet-covered base with three-cam going-barrel movement playing one air, in well-preserved primrose satin costume decorated with silk-covered balls, glass beads and fragile crepe inserts, height 15 1/2 in. (40 cm.), 19 in. (49 cm.) with parasol raised, with Renou key and stop/start. The lady looks from side to side, lifts the parasol with her left hand and appears to put it up with her right, then lowers her right arm. After a few moments, the action is reversed, she raises her right arm, collapses the parasol, then lowers both arms together. - An ingenious automaton by Renou featuring a beautiful French bisque bébé, original costume and trimmings. Watch & Listen on: Youtube.com/AuctionTeamBreker Musik-Puppenautomat "Dame mit Sonnenschirm" von Renou, um 1890 Unbezeichneter Biskuitporzellankopf, ähnlich Jumeau, geschlossener Mund, feste blaue Paperweight-Augen, durchstochene Ohrläppchen, originale braune Lockenperücke, Hände aus Biskuitporzellan, einen Seidenschirm haltend, auf samtbezogenem Sockel mit Federwerkmotor für das Walzenspielwerk (1 Melodie) und die Bewegungen der Figur, in gut erhaltener Original-Seidenkleidung, Gesamthöhe mit Schirm 49 cm, Original-Renou-Schlüssel und -Starthebel. Die Dame dreht ihren Kopf zu beiden Seiten, hebt den Schirm mit einer Hand hoch und scheint ihn mit der anderen Hand zu öffnen. Nachdem der Schirm aufgespannt ist, führt sie den rechten Arm zurück. Dann wird der Schirm wieder geschlossen und sie senkt beide Arme wieder. - Ein von Renou genial konstruierter Automat mit faszinierender und charmanter Puppe in Original-Kostüm. Watch & Listen on: Youtube.com/AuctionTeamBrekerCondition: (2/2) Starting Price €4,000
"Bébé Polichinelle" Musical Automaton by Lambert, c. 1895 With Jumeau bisque character head impressed "211" and stamped in red "Déposé Tête Jumeau 4", modelled as a crying child with narrowed brown glass eyes, open/closed mouth with moulded teeth and tongue, pierced ears and blonde mohair wig, holding a handkerchief and the string to a papier-mâché polichinelle marionette in original paper-trimmed satin costume, on figured-velvet covered base with going-barrel movement playing one air ("La Grosse Cais...") and causing the bébé to turn and incline her head, raise the marionette`s string and then lift the handkerchief to her face as though dabbing away tears, appropriately redressed in candy-striped pink silk brocade costume trimmed with antique ribbons and lace, height 19 in. (48.5 cm), (wig has not been removed, replacement bisque hands, marionette`s toes chipped), with brass LB key, stop/start and tune-sheet marked "Modèle Déposé". - One of a series of rare bisque character heads produced by Emile Jumeau. Moulds 211 (the crying child) and 203 (the laughing child) were destined for use on Lambert automata, although the same expressions are also occasionally found on Jumeau dolls in their own right. An unusual automaton in working order. Watch & Listen on: Youtube.com/AuctionTeamBreker Musik-Puppenautomat "Mädchen mit Polichinelle" von Lambert, um 1895 Biskuitporzellan-Charakterkopf von Jumeau, geprägt "211" und mit rotem Stempel "Déposé Tête Jumeau 4", weinendes Mädchen mit zusammengekniffenen braunen Glasaugen, offen/geschlossenem Mund (mit Zähnen und Zunge), durchstochenen Ohrläppchen und brauner Mohairperücke. In gestreiftem Brokatseide-Kostüm (erneuert), mit alter Spitze und Bändern dekoriert. In der linken Hand ein Taschentuch und in der rechten Hand eine "Polichinelle"-Marionette (Original-Kostüm aus mit Papier eingefasstem Satin). Auf Holzsockel mit gemusterter Samtdecke mit Bommeln. Sockel mit Federwerk für das Walzenspielwerk mit einer Melodie ("La Grosse Cais...") und die Bewegungen der Puppe. Während die Musik spielt, dreht und neigt das Mädchen seinen Kopf, hebt die Marionette an den Fäden hoch, um dann das Taschentuch ans Gesicht zu nehmen, als wenn sie sich die Tränen abwischen will. Gesamthöhe 48,5 cm. Perücke nicht entfernt, Hände ergänzt (Biskuitporzellan), Füße der Marionette leicht beschädigt. - Mit Original-"LB"-Schlüssel und -Starthebel, Original-Melodienzettel gemarkt "Modèle Déposé". - Dieser Puppenkopf stammt aus einer seltenen Charakterkopfserie von Emile Jumeau. Die Formen Nr. 211 (weinendes Kind) und Nr. 203 (lachendes Kind) wurden für die Verwendung in Lambert-Automaten hergestellt. Nur selten ist ein Kopf dieser Art bei Jumeau-Puppen zu finden. - Ein außergewöhnlicher Automat in sehr gut funktionierendem Zustand! Watch & Listen on: Youtube.com/AuctionTeamBrekerCondition: (2/2) Starting Price €2,500
Rare Black Drummer Automaton, c. 1900 With papier-mâché head, brown glass eyes, articulated eyelids and mouth, carved wood hands holding drum sticks, a large brass drum suspended at his waist, the going-barrel timer motor in his torso causing the soldier to beat a rhythm on the drum while turning and nodding his head, blinking and moving his mouth as though calling out marching orders, in worn blue velvet uniform with cream frogging, matching hat, boots and painted canvas spats, on wood base with canted corners, height 31 in. (79 cm), (face restored, later card cover across back). - A handsome automaton in working order. Watch & Listen on: Youtube.com/AuctionTeamBreker Großer Automat "Schwarzer Trommler", um 1900 Kopf aus Papiermaché, braune Glasaugen, Augenlider und Mund beweglich, geschnitzte Holzhände mit Trommelstöcken, große Trommel vor der Hüfte, Federwerkmotor und Mechanik im Torso. Die Figur schlägt rhythmisch auf die Trommel, dreht den Kopf und nickt dabei, klimpert mit den Augen und bewegt den Mund, als ob er Marschbefehle erteilt. In blauer Samt-Uniform mit cremefarbenen Applikationen, passendem Hut und Leinen-Gamaschen, auf Holzsockel, Gesamthöhe 79 cm. (Gesicht restauriert, Rückenverkleidung erneuert.) - Seltener, attraktiver Automat in sehr gut funktionierendem Zustand! Watch & Listen on: Youtube.com/AuctionTeamBrekerCondition: (2-3/2) Starting Price €5,000
Rare Mandarin Tea Drinker by William Britain, c. 1880 With painted metal head and hands, articulated at neck, right arm and wrist, clockwork motor in body, worn original silk costume and chequered paper-covered base with title "Automaton Tea Drinker, Patented", height 11 3/4 in. (30 cm), some paint wear, the mandarin moves only arm and hand. - Literature: Pressland, "Tin Toys of the World", p. 81 - A scarce and early English clockwork toy. Puppenautomat "Chinesischer Tee-Trinker" von William Britain, um 1880 Kopf und Hände aus bemaltem Metall, mit beweglichem Kopf, rechtem Arm und Handgelenk, Federwerkmotor im Körper, verschlissene Original-Seidenkleidung, Holzsockel papierbezogen, beschriftet mit "Automaton Tea Drinker, Patented", Höhe 30 cm, teilweise Farbabrieb, die Puppe bewegt nur Arm und Hand. - Literatur: Pressland, "Tin Toys of the World", S. 81. - Sehr seltenes frühes englisches Federwerk-Spielzeug. Condition: (3-/3-) Starting Price €1,000
Unusual Platform Automaton by Vichy, c. 1890 All-bisque doll with jointed neck and limbs, moulded shoes, open mouth with three teeth (two upper, one lower), fixed brown glass eyes, original wig and colorful satin costume, seated side-saddle on leather-covered cow, on green-painted metal base with 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm) back wheels and motor stamped "G. Vichy, * Paris *", length 7 in. (18 cm) nose to tail, height 10 in. (25.5 cm), (minor wear to doll`s costume). The girl bounces up and down as the cow rolls forwards. - A rare mechanical toy in fresh original condition. Watch & Listen on: Youtube.com/AuctionTeamBreker Spielzeug-Automat von Vichy, um 1890 Puppe aus Biskuitporzellan, mit Gelenken an Hals, Armen und Beinen, offener Mund mit 3 Zähnchen, feststehende braune Glasaugen, Original-Perücke, farbenfrohes Satinkostüm. Das Mädchen sitzt seitlich reitend auf einer mit Leder bezogenen Kuh, auf grüner Metallplattform mit Speichenrädern und Federwerkmotor, geprägt "G. Vichy, * Paris *", Gesamtlänge 25,5 cm. Während die Kuh vorwärts rollt, hüpft das Mädchen auf und ab. - Seltenes mechanisches Spielzeug in gutem Original-Zustand. Watch & Listen on: Youtube.com/AuctionTeamBrekerCondition: (2/2) Starting Price €800
"Barrel Roller" by Martin (No. 207), 1907 Early French tin toy, clockwork-driven (defective). Unrestored original condition with faded paint, clothes incomplete, 7 1/2 in. high, very rare! - Literature: F. Marchand, "L`histoire des Jouets Martin", p. 133. - After restoration a terrific collector`s item! Fernand Martin "Der Faßroller" Nr. 207, 1907 Französisches Blechspielzeug mit Federwerkantrieb (defekt), Katalogbezeichnung "Le Chand` tonneaux". Unrestaurierter Originalzustand mit alterungsbedingten Farbschäden, Kleidung nicht komplett. Höhe 19 cm, sehr selten! Condition: (3/4) Starting Price €260
Fernand Martin "Orange Cart" (No. 218), 1910 "L`Autopatte", rare French toy figure, hand-japanned tin, original clothes, spring action (working), length 7 1/2 in. - The black boy seated on the cart, the cart rolls backwards but the boy seems to push the cart with his legs. Fernand Martin "L`Autopatte" (Nr. 218), 1910 Seltene französische Spielzeugfigur, handlackiertes Blech, Original-Kleidung, Federwerkantrieb (funktioniert), Länge 19 cm. - Der Karren rollt rückwärts und es scheint, als würde der Junge diesen mit den Füßen nach hinten drücken. Condition: (3-/3+) Starting Price €350
Fernand Martin: "Laundry Woman" (No. 171), 1899 "La Blachisseuse", rare French toy figure, hand-japanned tin, original clothes, spring action (broken), height: 7 1/2 in. Fernand Martin: "Die Waschfrau" (Nr. 171), 1899 "La Blachisseuse", seltene französische Spielzeugfigur, handlackiertes Blech, Original-Kleidung, Federwerkantrieb (gebrochen), Höhe: 19 cm. Condition: (3/4) Starting Price €280
Fernand Martin: "Boy in Chair" (No. 222), 1910 Rare French toy figure, hand-japanned tin, original clothes, spring action (working), height 7 in. - The boy slowly hitching the chair forward. Fernand Martin: "Le Jeune Ecuyer" (Nr. 222), 1910 Seltene französische Spielzeugfigur, handlackiertes Blech, Original-Kleidung, Federwerkantrieb (funktioniert), Höhe: 18 cm. - Der Junge ruckelt den Stuhl langsam nach vorne. Condition: (3/3) Starting Price €650
Fernand Martin: "Boy with Diabolo" (No. 208), 1907 "La Joueuse de Diabolo", rare French toy figure, hand-japanned tin, original clothes, spring action (working). When wound he shifts his hands up and down, sending the diabolo back and forth on a metal string. - There are 2 versions: girl and boy. - Literature: F. Marchand, "L`Histoire des Jouets Martin", p. 134. Fernand Martin: "La Joueuse de Diabolo" (Nr. 208), 1907 Seltene französische Spielzeugfigur, handlackiertes Blech, Original-Kleidung, Federwerkantrieb (funktioniert), Höhe 20 cm. - Junge hebt abwechselnd die Arme und läßt den Diabolo auf dem Metallband von Seite zu Seite gleiten. - Es gibt 2 Versionen: Mädchen und Junge, siehe: F. Marchand, "L`Histoire des Jouets Martin", S. 134. Condition: (3+/2-3) Starting Price €900
Fernand Martin: "Le Pochard" (No. 172), 1899 Rare French toy figure, spring action, original clothes, height 7 4/5 in. - A very funny toy automaton, with the funky movement of a drunken man. Fernand Martin: "Le Pochard" (Nr. 172), 1899 Seltene französische Spielzeugfigur, Federwerkantrieb, Original-Kleidung, Höhe 20 cm. - Ein sehr witziger Automat mit den skurrilen Bewegungen eines Betrunkenen. Fuktioniert! Condition: (3/2) Starting Price €350
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