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Lot 480
A GENTLEMAN'S CONTINENTAL STAINLESS STEEL SPORTS WATCH with manual wind movement, the grey and blue two-tone dial with subsidiary seconds dial, date aperture, luminous baton numerals and hands, sixty minute rotating bezel, circa 1970's, on a black leather strap; and a quantity of various other gentleman's wristwatches including Roma, Accurist and Timor (a lot)
Lot 13
Three Nintendo game and watch electronic games, Donkey Kong, Fire and Oil Panic (boxed) Nintendo game and watch 1980's games, Donkey Kong (multi-screen), Fire and Oil Panic (multi-screen) in original box with instructions. NB Fire game is missing battery cover but has been powered up and works, (contacts need cleaning), Others tested and power up.
Lot 370
BUREN: A GENTLEMAN'S SILVER CASE WRISTWATCHwith manual wind movement, the silver dial with subsidiary seconds dial, black Arabic numerals and dark blue steel hands, circa 1930's, the case c.22mm diameter, on a black leather strap; and a gentleman's silver-plated watch with manual wind movement, the double silver dial with black Arabic and baton numerals, dark blue steel hands, circa 1930's, the case c.20mm, on a brown leather strap (2)
Lot 481
A GENTLEMAN'S SILVER-PLATED OPEN-FACE POCKET WATCHwith keyless wind movement, the white enamel dial with subsidiary seconds dial, black Roman numerals and dark blue steel hands, the dial marked "B.R (S) 5626" and same engraved on case back (Southern British Rail), the case c.45mm diameter, with a white metal pocket watch chain
Lot 371
CERTINA: A GENTLEMAN'S 9CT GOLD DENNISON CASE WRISTWATCHwith manual wind movement, the silver dial with gold Arabic and baton numerals and hands, circa 1960's, no. 12372, no. 947799, the case c.32mm diameter, on a gold-plated fixo-flex bracelet; a gentleman's gold-plated open faced pocket watch; and two other gentleman's wristwatches (4)
Lot 424
ROLEX OYSTER PERPETUAL SUBMARINER: A GENTLEMAN'S STAINLESS STEEL BRACELET WATCH the black dial with luminous (gilt) baton numerals and luminous hands, white seconds hand and sixty minute black bezel, Rolex logo crown, circa 1950's, ref. 6536 1, no. 306834, the case c.37mm diameter, on a Rolex stainless steel bracelet, with original Rolex guarantee and a Rolex Oyster anchor
Lot 38
An early 20th Century silver guilloché enamel pendant fob watch, a Continental silver globe shaped case, 25m diameter, with transparent blue guilloché enamel and applied gold stamped rose and star motifs, a white enamel dial, red and black Arabic numerals, blued spade and single swell hands, with hook fittings to either side, suspended by short detachable cable link chains joining together to a jump ring bale, fob and chain together 80mm long, stamped 800, 29.49gCondition ReportCurrently running at time of cataloguing. No guarantee as to timekeeping or continued running.Crown winds and hands adjust.Discolouration to gilt metal dial surround.Enamel appears to be in very good condition, with one small chip to very edge of enamel near crown.One very small chip to edge of glass. Visible by 10x magnification.Possible to unhook and detach chain with care.Minor marks and scratches to metal surfaces.Tarnish.
Lot 419
A ladies' 9ct gold Omega mechanical bracelet watch, with a plain round case, 21mm diameter, a silvered dial, with black Arabic numerals at the quarters, blued modern hands, to an integral hinged three row foxtail link bracelet with a folding clasp, Birmingham 1938, 18.74gBuying this watch at auction could save up to 0.80 tonnes of CO2e compared to buying new. Condition ReportCurrently running at the time of cataloguing. No guarantee as to timekeeping or continued running. Glass showing some scuffs and scratches, especially to the centre. Spring to clasp slightly out of shape to visible end, with wire end protruding slightly. Wire end may catch on clothing when worn. Minor marks and scratches to gold surfaces. Maker's mark ALD, JC&S.
Lot 460
Gents 18ct Asprey strap watch, manual wind mechanical movement. Baume et Mercier Calibre 1050, 30mm white dial with black Roman numeral hour markers. Black hour and minute hands. Stone set winding crown, sapphire glass. Black leather lizard strap stamped Asprey London, gold plated steel pin buckle. Case back numbered 700731-35110. (s)
Lot 466
Vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre 18ct gold ladies cocktail bracelet watch with 18ct gold strap. Square case with copper finish dial, Arabic numeral hour markings, internal minute track, blued steel hands. Jaeger back wind movement by crown on rear. No. 81710 to reverse. 13mm x 13mm dial, square acrylic glass. 12mm wide strap. (s)
Lot 448
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Explorer II Military limited edition UK Attack Helicopter Force wristwatch. Dual-time Superlative Chronometer. Officially certified. Serial 482Jxxxx Model 216570. Edition number 23 of only 48 made. Bearing Chief of Staff name: 'Lt Col RGJ Stein' to watch screw back and outer box. Purchased December 2015. Calibre 3187 lever movement 31 jewels, screw down crown and back, black dial with luminous triangle, dot and baton markers and orange hour hand. Mercedes hands, date at 3. Rolex stainless steel Oyster bracelet with deployant clasp marked Rolex OZZ. With original green presentation box, outer card boxes, two swing tags, spare link, guarantee card, manual and instruction booklet. The small group of Attack Force watches were commissioned in 2014 by the Military and produced by Rolex to commemorate UK Apache operations. They were offered to the longest serving members of the British Army Air Corps, this one to Chief of Staff Lt Col RGJ Stein. Property of original owner. (s)
Lot 436
Three pocket watches. An antique 10ct gold plated watch with A. L. D. Dennison 53mm case, English 7 jewel movement, Serial no. 181690 in Benson Ltd leather watchcase. A vintage gold plated West End Watch Co Genteel pocket watch, silvered Art Deco style dial with smaller seconds dial, 43mm case. Antique Waltham movement pocket watch with 51mm gold plated Star Dennison case. (3). (s)
Lot 446
Seiko Gents Sportura Kinetic SLQ021 Honda Limited Edition chronograph watch. This is number 410 in a limited edition of 1500. 44mm stainless steel case with carbon-fiber plated stainless steel strap. Water resistant to 330ft and anti-reflective scratch resistant crystal. This comes with its authentic F1 Honda Racing gear ratio wheel, box and paperwork. Purchased 2011. (s)
Lot 440
Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Perpetual Calendar 1000hrs watch. Reference 140.8.80.s No. 340. 37mm stainless steel case with display back and brown alligator leather strap with deployante clasp. Black dial with sub dials indicating: month, day, date. Due to CITES regulations the strap cannot be shipped outside of the UK, and in these cases the band will be removed before international shipping. (s)
Lot 452
Gents Rolex Datejust watch with steel Oyster case, fluted bezel and Jubilee steel bracelet. Ref 16234, serial no. W542xxxx. Rolex chromatic Calibre 3135 silver dial, applique hour baton markers, Rolex crown at 12 o'clock, date at 3. Sapphire crystal with date magnifier, silver luminous hour, minute hands. Outer minute track. Presentation box no papers. (s)
Lot 453
Ladies 18ct gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust superlative chronometer watch. 27mm case with aftermarket diamond and ruby bezel. Mother of pearl dial with ruby hour markers. Date at 3. Gold hour, minute and second hand. Ref 6817 serial no 7376xxxx calibre 2030. 18ct Rolex strap. With red box and outer card, manual, swing tag and cloth. (s)
Lot 444
Gents Tudor Black Bay Bronze 200m automatic chronometer watch, Calibre MT5601 Movement, Model Ref 79250BA, Serial No. 1980584. Slate grey dial with Arabic numerals at 3, 6, 9. Snowflake luminous hands. 43mm Bronze case, Sapphire Crystal glass and bronze pin-buckle on brown leather strap (a second Tudor Slate Grey leather strap is included in box). Anti clockwise rotating bezel with degreed scale from 0 to 15 minutes. Bezel insert unmarked. c/w with box, paperwork, swing tag and guarantee card. Purchased 2019. (s)
Lot 474
Omega Speedmaster Co Axial Chronometer steel case strap watch. Omega Calibre 3330 Ref No. 86624494-178.2060. Black dial, silver sub dials, date at 6 o'clock, inner minute scale, black insert tachymeter scale bezel, pushers at 2 and 4 o'clock position. Centre chronograph hand not at zero, 2 o'clock pusher loose (service required). Sports strap with Omega deployante buckle. Tachymeter inserts unmarked, spare strap included, box, instruction book, certificate card and international warranty card. Dated 2019. (s)
Lot 365
A reel of 8mm film (no audio) containing approx 18 minutes of colour footage, shot c April 1964 by Rediffusion lighting supervisor Teddy Fader. Also with two USB sticks containing copies of the footage in various formats. There is approx 12 minutes of footage of the Beatles. There is approx 11 minutes of footage of RSG! (also some of the 'Mod Ball' at Wembley) footage of 'Around The Beatles' and also seemingly footage from 'Ready Steady Go' in November of 1964.The footage is of exceptional quality, with clear and well-composed close-ups of the band, both backstage and onstage at both RSG and 'Around the Beatles'. The candid shots show the group mugging to camera, smoking (of course!), laughing amongst themselves. None of the footage has been previously released/published.Also with footage of Dusty Springfield, Helen Shapiro, Cilla Black and other stars who performed at RSG.The film is sold by the family of Teddy Fader and includes full copyright (s). A letter transferring copyright will be provided to winning bidder.Further provenance is included with the addition of a file on the USB stick (provided to winning bidder) which shows a snippet from a episode of 'Play Your Cards Right' where host Bruce Forsyth brings Teddy Fader from the wings to recognise his birthday. Also - a letter on Rediffusion stationery appointing Teddy to his position as lighting supervisor, a second letter commending him on a job well done on March 20th 1964 (filming of RSG), scanned image of Teddy behind the camera, a Rediffusion promotional booklet.To watch video click here: https://youtu.be/k9hPEMVF1LM
Lot 22
GOLD PLATED POCKET WATCH, COINS & COLLECTABLES, open faced white dial marked H & R Marsh, Bath, black Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds dial, Swiss movement, stamped S. S. & Co, appears working when listed, 50mms case diameter, woven leather Albert, collectables include four sets of gentlemen's cufflinks, gold tone Caesar's Palace Nevada medallion and chain, Guiness pocket knife etc. Provenance: deceased estate Conwy
Lot 220
AN OMEGA 18CT GOLD CASED, KEYLESS WIND HALF HUNTING CASED GENTLEMAN'S POCKET WATCHWith a signed jewelled lever movement, the inner case presentation inscribed, the enamelled dial with black Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds and blued steel hands, signed for the retailer Weir and Sons Dublin and Belfast, the caseback engraved with the crest of the 5th Royal Irish Lancers, the case front with black enamelled Roman numerals, import mark London 1910, diameter 4.7cm, gross weight 79 gramsCondition ReportThere is slight rusting to the two primary cogs, as far as we are aware, the signed Omega movement is original to this watch and of the period, the gold case is hallmarked to all three covers and has the number 780053 to the interior of the back two covers, the interior of the front cover is numbered 053, the case maker marks to both back covers and front cover is D B s, there are no Omega markings to the gold case, or to the dial. It is suggested that Weir and Sons used an Omega made movement for this watch, but we cannot confirm this. We are offering the watch in good faith as it has been consigned to us
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Lot 515
Automat "Kopf mit Gewissen" von Jan Zalud, um 1987Geschnitztes und poliertes englisches Lindenholz, einen menschlichen Kopf auf einem Sockel darstellend, mit beweglichen Augen und beweglicher Schädeldecke, wobei der von Hand gedrehte Mechanismus die Augen blinzeln und den Mund öffnen läßt, während sich die Oberseite des Kopfes hebt, um eine kleinere Figur zu enthüllen, die über den Rand blickt, Höhe 19 cm, Mechanismus klemmt, Bewegung des rechten Auges lose (einstellbar), auf der Unterseite eingeritzt "JZ". - Provenienz: Erworben auf der Automatenausstellung (18. Juni bis 11. Juli 1987) in der Old Forge Gallery in Elstead, Surrey. "Head with a Conscience" war die Nr. 56 im Ausstellungskatalog, der diesem Los beiliegt. - Referenzen: https://www.janzalud.co.uk; Andrea Robertson, "Museum of Automata", S. 76 (ähnliches Stück), Nr. 79. - Jan Zalud: "Die Freude am Schnitzen, die Besessenheit von Gesichtern und ihren Ausdrücken und der Wunsch, sie in Bewegung zu setzen, um eine bestimmte Stimmung zu erzeugen (sei sie nun amüsant oder beunruhigend), sind der Hauptgrund für meine Arbeit. All dies ist das Ergebnis des Sammelns von Treibholz an den Stränden von Sunderland, um ein paar Marionetten als Geschenke zu bauen und sich die Zeit zu vertreiben." Watch and Listen on:Youtube.com/AuctionTeamBreker Start Price: EUR 500 Zustand: (2/3-)Head with a Conscience Automaton by Jan Zalud, c. 1987Carved and polished English lime, depicting a human head on a pedestal, with articulated mouth eyes and cranium, the hand-turned mechanism causing the eyes to blink and the mouth to open as the top of the head lifts to reveal a smaller figure peering over the edge, ht. 7 ½ in. (19 cm), mechanism sticking, movement of right eye loose (adjustable), the underside incised "JZ". - Provenance: Purchased at the Exhibition of Automata (18 June to 11 July 1987) at the Old Forge Gallery in Elstead, Surrey. "Head with a Conscience" was No. 56 in the exhibition catalog, which accompanies this lot. - References: https://www.janzalud.co.uk; Andrea Robertson, "Museum of Automata", p. 76 (similar piece), 79. - Jan Zalud: "Enjoyment of carving, an obsession with faces and their expressions, and a wish to set them into motion to create a certain mood (be it amusing or disturbing) is the main reason behind my work. All this is the result of collecting driftwood on Sunderland beaches to build a couple of marionettes as presents and while some time away." Watch and Listen on:Youtube.com/AuctionTeamBreker Start Price: EUR 500 Condition: (2/3-)
Lot 509
Musik-Puppenautomat "Les Valseurs" von Alexandre Théroude, um 1850Darstellung eines walzertanzenden Paares, Köpfe aus wachsbeschichtetem Pappmaché, Glasaugen und Original-Echthaarperücken, Original-Seidenkostüme mit Spitzenbesatz (Dame) und Soutache-Besatz (Herr), auf konischem, grün gestrichenem Metallsockel mit drei Speichenrädern, zwei Messingplaketten: "A. Theroude, Paris" und "Breveté, S.G.D.G.", Federwerkmotor und Walzenspielwerk mit 1 Melodie, Höhe 31,5 cm, Originalzustand, Kurbel mit Holzgriff. Dazu gehören eine moderne Glaskuppel und ein Präsentationssockel. - Die Bewegung des Walzerpaares von Théroude wird durch ein Paar Antriebsräder und ein kleineres, schräg stehendes Vorderrad erreicht, die die kreisförmige Bahn des Sockels erzeugen. Eine zweite Achse an der Taille der Dame sorgt dafür, daß sich das Paar in Anlehnung an einen lebhaften Tanz im Kreis dreht. - Literatur: Christian Bailly, "Automata, the Golden Age", S. 35, für einen ähnlichen Tanzautomaten. Watch and Listen on:Youtube.com/AuctionTeamBreker Start Price: EUR 2000 Zustand: (3/3)Les Valseurs Musical Automaton by Alexandre Théroude, c. 1850Depicting a waltzing couple, with wax-coated papier-mâché heads, glass eyes and original hair wigs, original silk costumes edged in lace (the lady) and soutache trim (the gentleman), on conical green grain-painted metal base with three spoked wheels, two brass plaques: "A. Theroude, Paris" and "Breveté, S.G.D.G.", going-barrel motor and single-air cylinder movement, ht. 12 ½ in. (31.5 cm), original working condition, with wood-handled crank. Included are a modern glass dome and presentation base. - Note: An ingeniously designed mechanical toy, the movement of Théroude’s waltzing couple is achieved by a pair of driving wheels and a smaller steering wheel, fixed at an angle, that create the circular trajectory of the base. A second axle at the lady’s waist causes the couple to twirl around and around in imitation of a lively dance. - Literature: Christian Bailly, "Automata, the Golden Age", p. 35, for a similar piece. Watch and Listen on:Youtube.com/AuctionTeamBreker Start Price: EUR 2000 Condition: (3/3)
Lot 279
Riesen-Rarität: Betrachter "Grimatiscope", um 1870Jules Duboscq, Paris. Patentierter 2-äugiger Zerrbildbetrachter, benannt nach dem griechischen Wort "grimatsa" (französisch "grimace" oder englisch "grin"). Eine normale, vorzugsweise besonders würdevolle Carte de Visite (CdV) mit möglichst großem Kopf wird auf der Rückseite eingeschoben oder hineingehalten, und eine sich durch Federwerk drehende asphärische Linse "verwandelt" das Photo (nur den Bildanteil der CdV von ca. 64 x 64 mm) in ein amüsantes Zerrbild. Wackelt man noch selber am herausragenden Teil der Carte de Visite, verstärkt sich die Wirkung. Eine Reaktion auf den enormen Erfolg der CdV-Erfindung von Disdéri. - Höhe: 13 cm, mit einem fest montiertem Bild mit einer Signatur. - Dieser äußerst seltene Betrachter ist einer der Vorläufer der sogenannten "Photographischen Transformationen", wie sie Louis Ducos du Hauron um 1889 beschrieben hat. - Zwei Schrauben der Rückseite ohne Abdeckkappen, mit Aufzugsschlüssel, gut laufendes Federwerk. - Literatur: Aaron Scharf, "Art and Photography", 1975, S. 233 ff.; Paul Wing, "Stereoscopes", 1996. - Dies ist weltweit das dritte bekannte Exemplar. - Die hier gezeigte CdV dient nur der Demonstration. Watch and Listen on:Youtube.com/AuctionTeamBreker Start Price: EUR 6000 Zustand: (3/3)Rare "Grimatiscope" Binocular Viewer, c. 1870Jules Duboscq, Paris. Patented French binocular viewer for creating distorted images from photographs, with spring motor (working well) and aspherical lens, ht. 5 in., with signed fixed image, two screws on reverse without caps, key present, in working order. - Note: Named after the Greek word "grimatsa" (French "grimace" or English "grin"), this extremely rare viewer is a precursor of the so-called "Photographic Transformists" described by Louis Ducos du Hauron in 1889. A carte-de-visite (with a head as large as possible) is inserted into the back while a rotating aspherical lens transforms the photo of approx. 64 x 64 mm into an amusing distortion. The effect can be heightened by moving the overlapping part of the photograph by hand. The viewer, one of only three examples we know of, was a reaction to the enormous success of the development of the carte-de-visite format by Disdéri. - Literature: Aaron Scharf, "Art and Photography", 1975, p. 233 ff.; Paul Wing, "Stereoscopes", 1996. - The C.d.V. shown here is for demonstration purposes only. Watch and Listen on:Youtube.com/AuctionTeamBreker Start Price: EUR 6000 Condition: (3/3)
Lot 490
Automat von Jon Mills "Rad fahrende Krabbe"Geschmiedeter und gelöteter Stahl, ein anthropomorphes Krustentier auf einem Fahrrad darstellend, mit handbetriebenem Mechanismus, der eine Achse mit Kette zum Hinterrad und eine Nockenwelle für die drei doppelgelenkigen Beine der Krabbe und einen Fuß mit Gelenk antreibt, auf sechs krabbenähnlichen Beinen, Sockel mit eingravierter Kupferplakette: "Cycling Crab", Höhe 165 cm), funktioniert. - Literatur: Andrea Robertson, 1992, "Museum of Automata", S. 78. - Robertson zitiert Mills folgerndermaßen: "Ich begann 1980 auf dem College mit der Herstellung von Automaten aus Stahl und ging 1985 langsam dazu über, semifunktionale Möbel herzustellen. Die Freude daran, Dinge zu bauen, die funktionieren (nach den Kriterien von niemandem außer mir selbst), kombiniert mit Kindheitserinnerungen an die Gerüche in der Metallpressenfabrik meines Vaters, haben wahrscheinlich beide zu meiner Arbeit beigetragen." Watch and Listen on:Youtube.com/AuctionTeamBreker Start Price: EUR 1000 Zustand: (2/2)Cycling Crab Automaton by Jon MillsWrought and brazed steel, depicting an anthropomorphic crustacean on a bicycle, with hand-cranked mechanism operating an axle with chain to the rear wheel and a camshaft for the crab’s three double-jointed legs and hinged claw, on six crab-like legs to base with copper plaque engraved: "Cycling Crab", ht. 53 in. (165 cm), working. - Literature: Andrea Robertson, 1992, "Museum of Automata", p. 78. - Robertson cites Mills: "I started making steel automata at college in 1980 and by 1985 had slowly moved into semi-functional furniture. A delight with making things that work (to nobody’s criteria other than my own), combined with childhood memories of the smells in my Dad’s metal-pressing factory, are probably both contributory factors in my work". Watch and Listen on:Youtube.com/AuctionTeamBreker Start Price: EUR 1000 Condition: (2/2)
Lot 489
Automat "Der Dompteur" von Frank Nelson, um 1980Geschnitzte und bemalte Holzfiguren eines Dompteurs mit beweglichem Kopf und Kiefer und eines Tigers mit beweglichem Kopf und Schwanz, auf Holzsockel mit großflächigem Hintergrund, Mechanismus mit Handkurbelantrieb, Herstelleretikett auf der Rückseite: "Frank Nelson, Modelmaker and Woodcarver, 99 Bridge Lanes, Hebden Bridge 3175", Höhe 36 cm, gut funktionierender Zustand, kleiner Farbabrieb über dem linken Auge des Tigers. Beiliegend das Programm einer Sommerausstellung von Frank Nelson in der Serpentine Gallery und eine Postkarte mit einem ähnlichen Werk. - Der Dompteur schlägt einmal mit der Peitsche und fordert den Tiger auf, seinen Trick vorzuführen. Der Tiger dreht den Schwanz, schüttelt den Kopf und weigert sich. Der Dompteur läßt seine Peitsche zweimal knallen, aber der Tiger weigert sich immer noch. Der Dompteur läßt seine Peitsche dreimal knallen, der Tiger willigt schließlich ein, nickt, dreht sich um und steckt seinen Kopf in den Mund des Dompteurs. - "Der Dompteur" wurde in einer Auflage von zehn Stück produziert und entstand während Nelsons früher Karriere. Nelson beschreibt es als ein ziemlich altes Stück, aber als eine der besten Ideen, die er je hatte. "Wenn man dem Ende eine Wendung geben konnte, war alles zum Besten." - Literatur: Andrea Robertson, 1992, "Museum of Automata", S. 73; Frank Nelson, "Rude Mechanicals, a Moving Experience", siehe unter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVLrzu95IaI. Watch and Listen on:Youtube.com/AuctionTeamBreker Start Price: EUR 1000 Zustand: (2/2)The Tamer Automaton by Frank Nelson, c. 1980Carved and painted wood figures of the tamer with articulated head and jaw, the tiger with articulated head and tail, on wood base with big top backdrop, hand-turned mechanism and maker’s label on reverse: "Frank Nelson, Modelmaker and Woodcarver, 99 Bridge Lanes, Hebden Bridge 3175", ht. 14 in. (36 cm), good working condition, small paint rub above tiger’s left eye. Included are the program from a summer show by Frank Nelson at the Serpentine Gallery and a postcard of a similar piece. - Note: The tamer cracks his whip once and asks the tiger to perform his trick. The tiger rotates his tail, shakes his head and refuses. The tamer cracks his whip twice but the tiger still refuses. The tiger cracks his whip thrice, the tiger at last agrees, nods, turns around and places his head in the tamer’s mouth. - Produced in an edition of ten, "The Tamer" was created during Nelson’s early career. He describes it as quite an old piece but one of the best ideas he had ever had. "If you could put a twist in the tail, all was for the better." - Literature: Andrea Robertson, 1992, "Museum of Automata", p. 73; Frank Nelson, "Rude Mechanicals, a Moving Experience", please see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVLrzu95IaI. Watch and Listen on:Youtube.com/AuctionTeamBreker Start Price: EUR 1000 Condition: (2/2)
Lot 399
Selbstspielende Zither Triola mit Notenrolle "Der dritte Mann"Hersteller: Paul Riessner. Mechanische Zither für 25-tonige Rollen. Die Baßtöne werden nach den auf der Rolle angegebenen Noten (1-6) mit der linken Hand gespielt, die rechte Hand bedient die Kurbel. Sehr gut funktionierender Zustand. Mit einer alten und einer neuen Rolle: Harry-Lime-Thema, komponiert von Anton Karas. - Literatur: D. Bowers, "Encyclopedia of Automatic Musical Instruments", 1977, S. 356. Watch and Listen on:Youtube.com/AuctionTeamBreker Start Price: EUR 600 Zustand: (2/2)Triola Mechanical Zither with Music Roll "The Third Man"Paul Riessner. For 25-note paper rolls, with hand-turned mechanism with crank, bass notes played with the left hand (notes indicated on the roll 1-6), the right hand turning the crank, very good working condition, with an old and a new roll: "Harry-Lime-Thema" composed by Anton Karas. - Literature: D. Bowers, "Encyclopedia of Automatic Musical Instruments", 1977, p. 356. Watch and Listen on:Youtube.com/AuctionTeamBreker Start Price: EUR 600 Condition: (2/2)
Lot 506
The Poll Tax-Automat von Frank Nelson, 1986Geschnitzte und bemalte Figurengruppe aus Holz, Darstellung eines armen Mannes mit leeren Taschen, der einen reichen Mann auf seinen Schultern balanciert, an der Spitze der Pyramide Margaret Thatcher, die barfuß auf dem Bowlerhut des reichen Mannes steht, knopf- oder münzbetätigter Elektromotor, auf Sockel mit simulierter Ziegelsteinverkleidung und aufgedruckten Versen: "Die Taschen des armen Mannes ausleeren, die des reichen Mannes überlaufen lassen, unsere Führerin bei ihrer Kopfsteuer unterstützen? Nein! Stützt ihren Kopf auf eine Stange wie diese!" Höhe der Figuren zusammen 94 cm, Gesamthöhe 195 cm, Riß im Holz an Thatchers Schulter, funktionstüchtig, mit europäischem Stecker. Eine Sicherheitsüberprüfung der elektrischen Funktionen wird dringend empfohlen. Im Lieferumfang enthalten ist eine gerahmte Montage von Nelsons Arbeitsskizzen. - Der arme Mann bewegt seine Arme hin und zurück, um seine leeren Taschen zu zeigen, der reiche Mann öffnet seine Taschen, um seinen überquellenden Reichtum zu offenbaren (Taschenbewegung inaktiv), während Thatcher mit ihrer Faust schlägt, bis sich ihr abgetrennter Kopf mit einem Blick des Entsetzens an einer Stange erhebt. Als die britische konservative Regierung unter Margaret Thatcher 1986 ihr Grünbuch zur Kopfsteuer ankündigte, lebte Nelson in einem Häuschen mit einer Grundsteuer von weniger als 100 Pfund pro Jahr. Das Gesetz hätte für ihn über Nacht eine Steuererhöhung von 650 % bedeutet. Er kommentiert: "Wir haben also Maggie, die sich von den Reichen ernährt, die sich selbst ernähren, indem sie dem armen Mann ihre Guccis in die Ohren stecken". Der hier angebotene Automat war einer von zwei, die im Automatenmuseum in York ausgestellt waren. - Referenzen: Frank Nelson, "Rude Mechanicals, a Moving Experience"/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVLrzu95IaI; The Music Box, MBSGB, Vol. 14, No. 6 (Sommer 1990), S. 159-162. Watch and Listen on:Youtube.com/AuctionTeamBreker Start Price: EUR 1800 Zustand: (3/-)The Poll Tax Automaton by Frank Nelson, 1986Carved and painted wood trio depicting a poor man with empty pockets balancing a rich man on his shoulders, at the top of the pyramid Margaret Thatcher standing barefoot on the rich man’s bowler hat, with button or coin-activated electric motor, on pedestal with simulated brick covering and printed verse: "Turn out the poor man’s pockets, the rich man’s overflow, support our leader on her poll tax? No! Support her head on a pole like so!", combined ht. of figures 37 in. (94 cm), total ht. 75 in. (195 cm), split in wood on Thatcher’s shoulder, working, with European plug, a safety check of electrical functions strongly recommended. Included is a framed montage of Nelson’s working sketches. - Note: The poor man moves his arms in and out to display his empty pockets, the rich man’s pockets open to reveal his overflowing wealth (pocket movement inactive) while Thatcher beats her fist until, with a look of horror, her severed head rises on a pole. - When the British Conservative government under Margaret Thatcher announced its green paper on poll tax in 1986, Nelson was living in a cottage with rates of less than £ 100 a year. The legislation would create a 650 % tax increase for him overnight. He comments: "So we have Maggie, who supports herself on the rich man, who supports himself by sticking his Guccis into the poor man’s ears". - The automaton offered here was one of two on display at the Museum of Automata in York. - References: The Music Box, MBSGB, Vol. 14, No. 6 (Summer 1990), pp. 159-162; Frank Nelson, "Rude Mechanicals, a Moving Experience", please see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVLrzu95IaI. Watch and Listen on:Youtube.com/AuctionTeamBreker Start Price: EUR 1800 Condition: (3/-)
Lot 504
Musikalische Automatenbüste einer äthiopischen Lyra-Spielerin von Gustave Vichy, um 1890Mit Pappmaché-Kopf, offenem lächelndem Mund, braunen Glasaugen mit beweglichen Lidern, schwarzer Original-Mohairperücke und einem einzelnen halbmondförmigen Ohrring, auf ebonisiertem Sockel mit Melodienzettel und geprägter Metallplakette: "G. Vichy, Paris, 5 Articles Français, Marque Deposé, Modele Deposé", der Torso mit Federwerkmotor und Walzenspielwerk für 2 Melodien, in goldfarbenem Seidenkostüm mit Metallstickerei, Kopfschmuck und Dekor mit Original-Münzen, Höhe 51 cm einschließlich Kopfschmuck, mit eichelförmigem Stopp/Start-Hebel und modernem Schlüssel, Oberfläche der Vorderseite restauriert, guter funktionierender und spielender Zustand. - Dies ist Teil einer Serie von Vichy-Automaten, die an die polychrom bemalten Bronzebüsten französischer Künstler wie Émile Guillemin und Charles Cordier erinnern. Der Eindruck einer bewegenden Skulptur wird durch die anmutige Modellierung des Gesichts und der Hände sowie durch den schlanken Sockel in Anlehnung an die Bronzebüsten noch verstärkt. Von der Wahl des Themas über den Stil des Kostüms bis hin zum Instrument, das sie spielt, wurde der Automat von der Faszination des 19. Jahrhunderts für Exotik beeinflußt, die afrikanische Kulturen aus der europäischen Perspektive darstellte. - Die Musikerin dreht und neigt ihren Kopf sanft nach links und rechts, blinzelt und scheint das Instrument mit einer Zupfbewegung des rechten Arms zu spielen. - Dieses Exemplar wurde von David Secrett und Margaret Glover liebevoll restauriert. - Literatur: Q. David Bowers, "Encyclopedia of Automatic Musical Instruments", S. 80, für ein identisches Stück, einen von mehreren französischen Automaten im Katalog des Händlers Gustav Uhlig aus Halle, Sachsen. Watch and Listen on:Youtube.com/AuctionTeamBreker Start Price: EUR 4400 Zustand: (2/2)Musical Automaton Bust of an Ethiopian Lyre-Player by Gustave Vichy, c. 1890With papier-mâché head, open smiling mouth, brown glass eyes with articulated lids, original black mohair wig and a single crescent earring, on ebonized plinth with tune-sheet and metal plaque stamped: "G. Vichy, Paris, 5 Articles Français, Marque Deposé, Modele Deposé", the torso containing going-barrel motor and two-air cylinder movement, in gold silk costume with metallic embroidery, headdress and the original coin decoration, ht. 20 in. (51 cm) including headdress, with acorn-form stop / start and modern key, surface of face restored, good working and playing condition. - Note: Part of a series of Vichy automata reminiscent of the polychrome-painted bronze busts by French artists such as Émile Guillemin and Charles Cordier. The impression of an animated sculpture is heightened by the graceful modelling of the face and hands and the slender plinth base in imitation of its bronze counterparts. From the choice of subject, to the style of costume and the instrument she plays, the automaton was influenced by a 19th century fascination with 'exoticism' that reflected African cultures through a European lens. - The musician turns and gently bows her head to the left and right, blinks and appears to play the instrument with a lifting and plucking motion of the right arm. - This example has been sympathetically restored by David Secrett and Margaret Glover. - Literature: Q. David Bowers, Encyclopedia of Automatic Musical Instruments, p. 80, for an identical piece, one of several French automata in the catalog of retailer Gustav Uhlig of Halle, Saxony. Watch and Listen on:Youtube.com/AuctionTeamBreker Start Price: EUR 4400 Condition: (2/2)
Lot 492
Musik-Puppenautomat "Claude der Clown" von Gustave Vichy, um 1890Darstellung eines fröhlich die Ziehharmonika spielenden Clowns auf einem Holzfaß. Der Kopf der Figur ist aus Gips gefertigt und mit farbigen Kreisen verziert, Augen, Nase und rechter Fuß sind beweglich, der Motor mit sechs Nocken und einem Walzenspielwerk befinden sich im Faß. - Die Mechanik bringt Claude dazu, sich zu drehen und mit dem Kopf zu nicken, beide Hände zu bewegen und mit dem Fuß zu klopfen, während seine Augen von links nach rechts huschen und seine Nase sich im Takt der Musik ein- und auswärts bewegt. - Bekleidet mit einer karierten Seidenhose und einem magentafarbenen Satinfrack mit Spitzenbesatz, Höhe 66 cm, guter Zustand, Walzenspielwerk ein früher Ersatz, Bodenplatte des Fasses ersetzt, Kurbel mit Griff aus Bein, mit eichelförmigem Stopp/Start-Knopf von Vichy. - Literatur: Für ähnliche Stücke, siehe: Christian und Sharon Bailly, "Automates Anciens", Ausstellung im Hospice Saint-Charles, 25. Nov. bis 30. Dez. 1995; Andrea Robertson, "Museum of Automata", S. 38. - Mit seinem schiefen Grinsen, den hochgezogenen Augenbrauen und der einzigartigen, beweglichen Nase, die die Falten und Bewegungen der Ziehharmonika nachahmt, hat "Claude" eines der bemerkenswertesten Gesichter der Vichy-Automaten. Der Automat wurde im Vichy-Katalog nicht abgebildet, und die erhaltenen Exemplare sind äußerst selten. Wir kennen nur vier weitere Exemplare: eines im ehemaligen Automatenmuseum in York, England, eines, das 1995 im Hospice Saint-Charles in Paris ausgestellt wurde, und zwei in europäischen Privatsammlungen.Watch and Listen on:Youtube.com/AuctionTeamBreker Start Price: EUR 15000 Zustand: (3/3)Claude the Clown Musical Automaton by Gustave Vichy, c. 1890Depicting a clown jauntily playing the concertina atop a banded wood barrel, with plaster-composition character head decorated with painted colored discs, articulated eyes, nose and right foot, the going-barrel motor with six cams and single-air cylinder movement causing Claude to turn and nod his head, move both hands and tap his foot as his eyes dart from left to right and his nose moves in and out in time to the music, dressed in checked silk breeches and magenta satin tailcoat trimmed with lace, ht. 26 in. (66 cm), good working condition, cylinder movement an old replacement, baseboard of barrel replaced, with bone-handled crank and Vichy acorn-form stop / start. - Literature: For similar pieces, see: Christian and Sharon Bailly, "Automates Anciens", exhibition at the Hospice Saint-Charles, 25. Nov.-30. Dec. 1995; Andrea Robertson, "Museum of Automata", p. 38. - With his lopsided grin, raised eyebrows and unique articulated nose, which mimics the folds and the movements of the concertina, "Claude" has one of the most remarkable faces in the Vichy oeuvre. The automaton was not illustrated in the Vichy catalog and surviving examples are exceedingly rare. We know of only four others: one in the former Museum of Automata in York, England, one exhibited at the Hospice Saint-Charles in Paris in 1995 and two in private European collections. Watch and Listen on:Youtube.com/AuctionTeamBreker Start Price: EUR 15000 Condition: (3/3)
Lot 510
The Gotchagot-Automat von Frank NelsonPapierbezogene Holzfiguren, die einen Matrosen und eine Frau im Badeanzug darstellen, mit gefedertem Hebelmechanismus, rückseitig signiert "Frank Nelson", Höhe 24 cm. - Der Matrose streckt die Hand aus, um seine Begleiterin heimlich von hinten zu kneifen, ihr Haar und ihre Augenbrauen heben sich vor Erstaunen, ihr rechter Arm schießt hervor und sie schlägt dem Matrosen mit ihrer Handtasche den Hut vom Kopf - na bitte! - Frank Nelson (1930-2012), Künstler und Automatenbauer. Nelson besuchte von 1944 bis 1947 die Blackpool Art School. Seine unverwechselbaren Automaten aus geschnitztem und bemaltem Holz wurden von seiner Kindheit in Blackpool, seiner Liebe zur Kunst und zur Technik sowie von den "Tritten und Küssen des Lebens" beeinflußt. - Referenzen: Andrea Robertson, "Museum of Automata", 1992, S. 78; Frank Nelson, "Rude Mechanicals, a Moving Experience": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVLrzu95IaI. Watch and Listen on:Youtube.com/AuctionTeamBreker Start Price: EUR 140 Zustand: (2-/2)The Gotchagot Automaton by Frank NelsonPaper-covered wood figures depicting a sailor and a woman in a bathing suit, with spring-loaded lever-mechanism, the reverse signed "Frank Nelson", ht. 9 ½ in. (24 cm). - The sailor reaches out to pinch his companion surreptitiously from behind, her hair and her eyebrows rise in astonishment, her right arm shoots out and she knocks the hat from the sailor’s head with her handbag - gotcha! - Note: Frank Nelson (1930-2012), artist and automaton-maker. Nelson attended the Blackpool Art School from 1944-1947. His distinctive automata of carved and painted wood were influenced by his childhood in Blackpool, a love of art and engineering and "flavoured by life’s kicks and kisses". - References: Andrea Robertson, "Museum of Automata", 1992, p. 78; Frank Nelson, "Rude Mechani- cals", a Moving Experience", please see https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVLrzu95IaI. Watch and Listen on:Youtube.com/AuctionTeamBreker Start Price: EUR 140 Condition: (2-/2)
Lot 487
Case 1920's original Omega large sterling silver TONNEAU shaped wrist watch. Sterling Silver case not hallmarked gold gilted measures 58 mm long including perfect wire hinged lugs (case alone is 44 mm long). Width of case measures 34 mm across the middle.including winder Back hinged cover works perfectly. has beautiful black enamel EXPLODING NUMBERS. Blue steel hands are original to the watch and are in excellent condition.
Lot 2915
18CT FULL HUNTER POCKET WATCH the white dial and mechanism signed S. Smith & Son 9 Strand London 90- 185. with black Roman numerals and gold coloured steel hands, with seconds chapter ring and stop watch facility. Hallmarked London 1908. diameter 5cm, weight including mechanism 134.9gms, together with 9ct fob chain, length 41cm, stamped 9c, weight 14.9gms Condition Report:Winds and is ticking stop watch works fine
Lot 299
Various Decorative Items, including: relief moulded plaque of the Three Graces, a dried flower picture in Victorian mahogany frame, continental porcelain figures including Sitzendorf, Harris porcelain plate, modern Chinese porcelain, books, including Churchill (Winston S.), Thoughts and Adventures, Thornton Butterworth, 1932, 1st edition, green binding, a 1942 Mk. III T. G. Co. Ltd, London compass, trench knife, goliath pocket watch, etc (2 boxes + picture)
Lot 227
Omega; A 1980's Speedmaster Professional Gent's Wristwatch, the signed black dial with centre seconds and three subsidiary dials, 'T Swiss Made T', (movement unseen) case back "Flight-Qualified by NASA for All Manned Space Missions" "The First Watch Worn on The Moon", to original bracelet with fold over clasp, in original box with booklet and guarantee booklet dated 13.10.84.*Vendor owned from new. This is the 42mm Speedmaster, the movement is unseen. The watch currently winds and ticks but no guarantee on accuracy or timekeeping, some abrasions to plexi/glass, the bracelet and clasp have signs of wear.
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