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Automata, Italy, 1850
Located in Milan, IT
The automata is house shaped. The front part shows a clock, A semi circular window as a door. The
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Mid-19th Century Italian Automata Antique

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Metal, Brass, Tin

Antique Automata, Italy, 1850
Automata, Italy, 1850

Automata, Italy, 1850

H 21.5 in W 12.2 in D 14.5 in
Antique Automata Gentleman's Walking Stick, Horse Head Glove Holder
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Automaton horse head walking cane. Early 20th century walking stick with an automaton horse head glove holder. The handle is carved from Horn, finely detailed, having inset glass ey...
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Early 1900s Victorian Automata Antique

Materials

Horn

Antique Automata Gentleman's Walking Stick, Horse Head Glove Holder
Antique Automata Gentleman's Walking Stick, Horse Head Glove Holder

Antique Automata Gentleman's Walking Stick, Horse Head Glove Holder

H 34.65 in W 3.94 in D 0.99 in
Blaise Bontems Musical Automaton Singing birds and Clock under glass dome
Located in Leuven , BE
birdsong since childhood, gained renown for his lifelike automata featuring realistic avian melodies
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19th Century French Automata Antique

Materials

Metal

Antique Blaise Bontems Musical Automaton Singing birds and Clock under glass dome
Blaise Bontems Musical Automaton Singing birds and Clock under glass dome

Blaise Bontems Musical Automaton Singing birds and Clock under glass dome

H 13.78 in W 9.06 in D 4.73 in
Antique Automaton The Whistler by Phalibois
Located in London, GB
shirt and collar, ht. 34in See Bailly, Automata, the Golden Age, p165 for an identical model. . In 1895
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Early 1900s French Automata Antique

Materials

Satin

Antique Automaton The Whistler by Phalibois
Antique Automaton The Whistler by Phalibois

Antique Automaton The Whistler by Phalibois

H 34 in W 13 in D 13 in
Bruguier Tortoiseshell Swiss Fusée Singing Bird Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
complicated movements of all automata. The earliest bird boxes were fusee, or chain driven, which meant they
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19th Century Swiss Louis XV Automata Antique

Materials

Gold

Antique Bruguier Tortoiseshell Swiss Fusée Singing Bird Box
Bruguier Tortoiseshell Swiss Fusée Singing Bird Box

Bruguier Tortoiseshell Swiss Fusée Singing Bird Box

H 1.13 in W 3.63 in D 2.5 in
Swiss Station Cylinder Music Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
highly sought-after by collectors of musical automata. Circa 1890 Measures: 33 1/8" wide x 16 7/8
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19th Century Swiss Other Automata Antique

Materials

Brass

Antique Swiss Station Cylinder Music Box
Swiss Station Cylinder Music Box

Swiss Station Cylinder Music Box

H 31.5 in W 33.13 in D 16.88 in
Freres Rochat Gold Bird Box
Located in New York, NY
for producing some of the finest mechanical timepieces and automata of the time, including singing
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1820s Swiss Automata Antique

Materials

Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Freres Rochat Gold Bird Box
Freres Rochat Gold Bird Box

Freres Rochat Gold Bird Box

Automaton Industrial series Quarterdeck, Helmsman mantel clock by Guilmet
Located in London, GB
Antique French, "Ship's Quarter Deck" Automata clock from the Industrial Series. The bronze and
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1890s French Automata Antique

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Copper

Antique Automaton Industrial series Quarterdeck, Helmsman mantel clock by Guilmet
Automaton Industrial series Quarterdeck, Helmsman mantel clock by Guilmet

Automaton Industrial series Quarterdeck, Helmsman mantel clock by Guilmet

H 13 in W 11.6 in D 9 in
Silver Fusée Singing Bird Box by Charles Bruguier
Located in New Orleans, LA
automata. A painstaking and costly process was required to create just one of these elaborately ornamented
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19th Century Swiss Other Automata Antique

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Antique Silver Fusée Singing Bird Box by Charles Bruguier
Silver Fusée Singing Bird Box by Charles Bruguier

Silver Fusée Singing Bird Box by Charles Bruguier

H 2 in W 4.13 in D 3 in
19th Century Roullet et Decamps French Rare Oversized Automaton Cow
Located in London, GB
specialized in production of automata. The company's history started in 1866 when Jean Roullet opened a small
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1880s French Victorian Automata Antique

Materials

Faux Fur, Wood, Paper

Antique 19th Century Roullet et Decamps French Rare Oversized Automaton Cow
19th Century Roullet et Decamps French Rare Oversized Automaton Cow

19th Century Roullet et Decamps French Rare Oversized Automaton Cow

H 17 in W 24 in D 7 in
Incredibly Rare & Exquisite Singing Bird Box Inspired by Charles Bruguier
Located in London, GB
nobles and royalty alike as the utility of automata was still in vogue during the 19th century
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1870s Swiss Romantic Automata Antique

Materials

Gold, Silver

Antique Incredibly Rare & Exquisite Singing Bird Box Inspired by Charles Bruguier
Incredibly Rare & Exquisite Singing Bird Box Inspired by Charles Bruguier

Incredibly Rare & Exquisite Singing Bird Box Inspired by Charles Bruguier

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H 2 in W 3 in D 2 in Dm 4 in L 4.5 in
Original 1890’s Linen Backed Theatrical Stage Poster Holden's Mannikins
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
41". Early Vaudeville Marionette, Automata and Mannequin poster with vibrant colors, another one
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Automata Antique

Materials

Paper, Linen

Antique Original 1890’s Linen Backed Theatrical Stage Poster Holden's Mannikins
Original 1890’s Linen Backed Theatrical Stage Poster Holden's Mannikins

Original 1890’s Linen Backed Theatrical Stage Poster Holden's Mannikins

H 42 in W 28 in D 0.01 in
19th Century French musical automaton clock
Located in London, GB
automata, Xavier Tharin (French, active mid 19th Century). The clock face is set onto a curled, stylized
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19th Century French Napoleon III Automata Antique

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

19th Century French musical automaton clock
19th Century French musical automaton clock

19th Century French musical automaton clock

H 21.26 in W 20.48 in D 7.09 in

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Majestic Flying Reeves's Pheasant (Syrmaticus reevesii), a stunning avian specimen native to China, meticulously preserved to capture its intricate beauty and remarkable history. N...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Automata Antique

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Feathers

Antique Regal Elegance: The Reeves's Pheasant - A Flying Taxidermy Masterpiece
Regal Elegance: The Reeves's Pheasant - A Flying Taxidermy Masterpiece

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By Charles L. Tiffany
Located in New York, NY
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Automata Antique

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Bronze

Antique Art Nouveau Curved Stained Glass & Bronze Panel/ Window, Attributed to Tiffany
Art Nouveau Curved Stained Glass & Bronze Panel/ Window, Attributed to Tiffany

Art Nouveau Curved Stained Glass & Bronze Panel/ Window, Attributed to Tiffany

H 26.5 in W 46 in D 11 in
Hermes Riding Crop
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Hermes riding crop with deer antler handle. The shaft is covered in a beautifully braided leather and finished at the bottom with twine. The stag antler is fastened at the to...
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1960s English Automata Antique

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Silver

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Hermes Riding Crop

Hermes Riding Crop

H 0.75 in W 19 in D 5 in
Sterling Silver Horse & Jockey Walking Cane Stick
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Sterling Silver Horse & Jockey Walking Cane Stick. Marked FP 925 0n side. Stick looks like rosewood but could be mahogany. Brass tip. Some minor wear from use.
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20th Century Unknown Automata Antique

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Horse & Jockey Walking Cane Stick
Sterling Silver Horse & Jockey Walking Cane Stick

Sterling Silver Horse & Jockey Walking Cane Stick

H 37 in W 4 in D 1.75 in
Extraordinary Walking Stick Horn Handle Silver
Located in Berlin, DE
massiv horn handle silver shaft robust stick (V-215).
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1920s Automata Antique

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Horn

Extraordinary Walking Stick Horn Handle Silver
Extraordinary Walking Stick Horn Handle Silver

Extraordinary Walking Stick Horn Handle Silver

H 35.83 in Dm 5.12 in
Hen on Nest Tureen Doll House Accessory Antique German, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A petite antique German doll or doll house accessory. Made of depression glass. Nice for every decoration in your dollhouse or doll kitchen. It is in very good condition with no chi...
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1910s German Art Nouveau Automata Antique

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Glass

Hen on Nest Tureen Doll House Accessory Antique German, 1910s
Hen on Nest Tureen Doll House Accessory Antique German, 1910s

Hen on Nest Tureen Doll House Accessory Antique German, 1910s

H 2.75 in W 2.88 in D 2.13 in
Unique Walking Stick / Strolling Stick 19th Century, Bone
Located in Berlin, DE
Unique walking stick / strolling stick 19th century, bone Antique walking stick made of bone, circa 1900 Solid bone :-). Unique shape with several unusually stacked nozzle shaf...
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Early 1900s German Automata Antique

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Bone

Unique Walking Stick / Strolling Stick 19th Century, Bone
Unique Walking Stick / Strolling Stick 19th Century, Bone

Unique Walking Stick / Strolling Stick 19th Century, Bone

H 37.41 in Dm 1.58 in
Antique Bavarian Hunting Antler Walking Stick, 1900s, Germany
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Unique Bavarian hunting walking cane from the early 20th century - the walking cane is handmade of blackthorn wood, featuring an engraved deer antler handle with silver chiselled col...
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1910s German Rustic Automata Antique

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Antler

Antique Bavarian Hunting Antler Walking Stick, 1900s, Germany
Antique Bavarian Hunting Antler Walking Stick, 1900s, Germany

Antique Bavarian Hunting Antler Walking Stick, 1900s, Germany

H 34.6 in W 9 in D 1.2 in
Marine Ivory Walking Stick
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A good example of a 19th century walking stick
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Early 19th Century English Automata Antique

Marine Ivory Walking Stick
Marine Ivory Walking Stick

Marine Ivory Walking Stick

H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Hand Carved Wood Multi Dragon Head Asian Chinese Walking Cane Stick
Located in Studio City, CA
A rather fantastic and unusual walking stick/ cane. Hand carved from wood. Multi dragon heads. We have not seen another quite like it. Has a great feel and clearly unique look. ...
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20th Century Chinese Automata Antique

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Wood

Hand Carved Wood Multi Dragon Head Asian Chinese Walking Cane Stick
Hand Carved Wood Multi Dragon Head Asian Chinese Walking Cane Stick

Hand Carved Wood Multi Dragon Head Asian Chinese Walking Cane Stick

H 44 in W 10.5 in D 6 in
Boy dressed in Sailor Outfit Antique German Dollhouse Doll Toy 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This rare and exquisite miniature antique German Bisque Head, Arms and Leg Doll is a must-have for Dollhouse and Doll collectors and enthusiasts alike. With its beautiful Sailers Out...
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Early 1900s German Folk Art Automata Antique

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Porcelain, Fabric

Boy dressed in Sailor Outfit Antique German Dollhouse Doll Toy 1900s
Boy dressed in Sailor Outfit Antique German Dollhouse Doll Toy 1900s

Boy dressed in Sailor Outfit Antique German Dollhouse Doll Toy 1900s

H 5.25 in W 2.5 in D 1.38 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
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Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Automata Antique

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Other

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward

H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Hand Carved Wood Memento Mori Double Skull Cane Walking Stick Handle
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic and wonderfully hand carved piece. These smiling, mischievous skulls are hand carved in very Fine detail. Would be the crown jewel of any walking stick collection once at...
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20th Century Automata Antique

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Wood

Hand Carved Wood Memento Mori Double Skull Cane Walking Stick Handle
Hand Carved Wood Memento Mori Double Skull Cane Walking Stick Handle

Hand Carved Wood Memento Mori Double Skull Cane Walking Stick Handle

H 3 in W 3.25 in D 1.5 in
Hand Carved Wood Memento Mori Skull Cane Walking Stick Handle
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic and wonderfully hand carved piece. This smiling, mischievous skull is carved in very fine detail. Would be the crown jewel of any walking stick collection once attached t...
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20th Century Automata Antique

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Wood

Hand Carved Wood Memento Mori Skull Cane Walking Stick Handle
Hand Carved Wood Memento Mori Skull Cane Walking Stick Handle

Hand Carved Wood Memento Mori Skull Cane Walking Stick Handle

H 3.5 in W 2 in D 2.25 in
Antique Walking Stick/Cane, Germany with Around 1910
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique walking stick/cane, Germany with around 1910 Antique historical condition. Please refer to the detailed photos for the condition (V-221).
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Early 1900s Automata Antique

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Silver

Antique Walking Stick/Cane, Germany with Around 1910
Antique Walking Stick/Cane, Germany with Around 1910

Antique Walking Stick/Cane, Germany with Around 1910

H 33.47 in Dm 3.94 in
Grand Tour Specimen Marbles Plaque, Italy, circa 1850
Located in Kinderhook, NY
Italian Grand Tour marble specimen plaque in original silver-giltwood frame consisting of 20 different rare and ancient marbles, including Porphyry and Jasper, inlaid into a black an...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Grand Tour Automata Antique

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Marble

Grand Tour Specimen Marbles Plaque, Italy, circa 1850
Grand Tour Specimen Marbles Plaque, Italy, circa 1850

Grand Tour Specimen Marbles Plaque, Italy, circa 1850

H 18.57 in W 14.63 in D 1.13 in

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Ackohr Automatas Magician Poster
Located in San Francisco, CA
Fantastic poster of a Spanish magician.
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Early 20th Century Spanish Automata Antique

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Stone

Antique Ackohr Automatas Magician Poster

Ackohr Automatas Magician Poster

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Marquetry Freisland Clock with Automata, Netherlands, circa 1890
Located in Providence, RI
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Late 19th Century Dutch Aesthetic Movement Automata Antique

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Mahogany

Antique Marquetry Freisland Clock with Automata, Netherlands, circa 1890
Marquetry Freisland Clock with Automata, Netherlands, circa 1890

Marquetry Freisland Clock with Automata, Netherlands, circa 1890

H 55 in W 14 in D 8 in
18th Century Aquilla Barber 8 Day Arched Automata Longcase Clock
Located in Cheltenham, GB
A beautiful 8 day arched rocking swan automata Grandfather clock. As the clock ticks, the swans
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1790s English George III Automata Antique

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Mahogany, Oak, Pine, Paint

18th Century Aquilla Barber 8 Day Arched Automata Longcase Clock
18th Century Aquilla Barber 8 Day Arched Automata Longcase Clock

18th Century Aquilla Barber 8 Day Arched Automata Longcase Clock

H 85 in W 18.5 in D 8.75 in
19th Century Rocking Father Time Automata 8 Day Clock by William Preddy
Located in Cheltenham, GB
A rocking father time automata arched painted dial clock with 8 day striking the hours movement by
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19th Century British George III Automata Antique

19th Century Rocking Father Time Automata 8 Day Clock by William Preddy
19th Century Rocking Father Time Automata 8 Day Clock by William Preddy

19th Century Rocking Father Time Automata 8 Day Clock by William Preddy

H 82 in W 18 in D 9.75 in
Second Quarter of the 19th Century Viennese Grande Sonnerie Wall Clock
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A second quarter of the 19th century Viennese grande sonnerie wall clock with automata. The glazed
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Early 19th Century Austrian Empire Automata Antique

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Wood

Second Quarter of the 19th Century Viennese Grande Sonnerie Wall Clock
Second Quarter of the 19th Century Viennese Grande Sonnerie Wall Clock

Second Quarter of the 19th Century Viennese Grande Sonnerie Wall Clock

H 22.05 in W 17.72 in D 6.11 in
19th Century Small Mahogany William Smith of Crowland Longcase Clock
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Very rare 8 day arch painted dial automata clock with striking on the hours on a single bell. To
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Automata Antique

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Brass

19th Century Small Mahogany William Smith of Crowland Longcase Clock
19th Century Small Mahogany William Smith of Crowland Longcase Clock

19th Century Small Mahogany William Smith of Crowland Longcase Clock

H 81.11 in W 18.51 in D 9.85 in
8 Day Original Rocking Ship Longcase Clock by Charles Botta of Poole
Located in Cheltenham, GB
A fine small 8 day arched painted dial original rocking ship automata clock, by Charles Botta of
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Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Automata Antique

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Brass

8 Day Original Rocking Ship Longcase Clock by Charles Botta of Poole
8 Day Original Rocking Ship Longcase Clock by Charles Botta of Poole

8 Day Original Rocking Ship Longcase Clock by Charles Botta of Poole

H 82.68 in W 18.31 in D 9.85 in
18th C Antique Longcase Grandfather Mahogany Tidal Dial Clock by James Richards
By English Clock Systems
Located in Antrim, GB
tidal automata dial which shows the high and low tides at Liverpool dock indicated by the sea level
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Mid-18th Century English George III Automata Antique

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Mahogany

18th C Antique Longcase Grandfather Mahogany Tidal Dial Clock by James Richards
18th C Antique Longcase Grandfather Mahogany Tidal Dial Clock by James Richards

18th C Antique Longcase Grandfather Mahogany Tidal Dial Clock by James Richards

H 93 in W 22 in D 10 in
Automata Bracket Clock by Thomas Grinnard, London
Located in Devon, GB
A fine George III period ebonised and brass mounted automata bracket clock by Thomas Grinnard
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18th Century and Earlier George III Automata Antique

Automata Bracket Clock by Thomas Grinnard, London
Automata Bracket Clock by Thomas Grinnard, London

Automata Bracket Clock by Thomas Grinnard, London

H 25 in W 15 in D 10 in
Automata Table Clock by Nathan & Co. of Birmingham
By Nathan & Co. 1
Located in London, GB
operated by rods, the mechanical automata movement has a two air musical box providing a sound of fine
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1880s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Automata Antique

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Fabric, Glass

Automata Table Clock by Nathan & Co. of Birmingham
Automata Table Clock by Nathan & Co. of Birmingham

Automata Table Clock by Nathan & Co. of Birmingham

H 28.75 in W 20.25 in D 11.25 in
Nineteenth Century Automata Signed By Henri Marc of Paris
By Henri Marc, Paris 1
Located in London, GB
atop, below the crenellations, being signed by the maker, and a music box. The automata is operated
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1870s French Victorian Automata Antique

Nineteenth Century Automata Signed By Henri Marc of Paris
Nineteenth Century Automata Signed By Henri Marc of Paris

Nineteenth Century Automata Signed By Henri Marc of Paris

H 34 in W 47 in D 6 in
Little Birds Automatons Singer in a Gilded Cage by Bontems, France, 1890
Located in Milan, IT
A French automaton: a cage with birds in gilded brass. Automata were built by master watchmakers to
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1890s French Automata Antique

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Brass

Little Birds Automatons Singer in a Gilded Cage by Bontems, France, 1890
Little Birds Automatons Singer in a Gilded Cage by Bontems, France, 1890

Little Birds Automatons Singer in a Gilded Cage by Bontems, France, 1890

H 21.75 in W 11.5 in D 11.5 in
Wunderkammern Mechanical Toy Automation 1900 circa German Juggling Clown
Located in Milan, IT
Milanese collection. Automata have attracted the interest of the most refined collectors, since they were
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Early 20th Century German Automata Antique

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Glass, Textile, Paper

Wunderkammern Mechanical Toy Automation 1900 circa German Juggling Clown
Wunderkammern Mechanical Toy Automation 1900 circa German Juggling Clown

Wunderkammern Mechanical Toy Automation 1900 circa German Juggling Clown

H 13 in W 6.7 in D 5.12 in
The Enchanting Tale of a Rare Antique Electric Bellboy Display Automaton ca 1870
Located in Leuven , BE
Marvel ca.1870 In the enchanting world of antique automata, there exists a rare and extraordinary gem
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Late 19th Century Italian Automata Antique

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Wood

The Enchanting Tale of a Rare Antique Electric Bellboy Display Automaton ca 1870
The Enchanting Tale of a Rare Antique Electric Bellboy Display Automaton ca 1870

The Enchanting Tale of a Rare Antique Electric Bellboy Display Automaton ca 1870

H 65.75 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
French Automaton Industrial Locomotive Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
-inspired automata, these clocks are extremely popular with collectors and difficult to find in such
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19th Century French Industrial Automata Antique

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Bronze

French Automaton Industrial Locomotive Clock
French Automaton Industrial Locomotive Clock

French Automaton Industrial Locomotive Clock

H 17 in W 8.75 in D 20.25 in
French Automaton Battleship Industrial Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
timekeeping with mechanically-inspired automata, these clocks are extremely popular with collectors and
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19th Century French Industrial Automata Antique

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Bronze

French Automaton Battleship Industrial Clock
French Automaton Battleship Industrial Clock

French Automaton Battleship Industrial Clock

H 15.5 in W 7.5 in L 15.5 in
General Artigas Gunboat Industrial Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
timekeeping with mechanically-inspired automata, these clocks are extremely popular with collectors and
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Late 19th Century French Industrial Automata Antique

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Metal

General Artigas Gunboat Industrial Clock
General Artigas Gunboat Industrial Clock

General Artigas Gunboat Industrial Clock

H 14 in W 23 in D 9 in
Rare French Paper Mache Roullet Decamps Automaton Growler Dog
Located in London, GB
toy manufacturing company operating in the 19th Century, which specialized in automata and papier
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1880s French Early Victorian Automata Antique

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Paper

Rare French Paper Mache Roullet Decamps Automaton Growler Dog
Rare French Paper Mache Roullet Decamps Automaton Growler Dog

Rare French Paper Mache Roullet Decamps Automaton Growler Dog

H 10 in W 21 in D 9 in
French Industrial Battleship Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
timekeeping with mechanically-inspired automata. Not only does it include a clock face at its center, but also
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19th Century French Industrial Automata Antique

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Bronze

French Industrial Battleship Clock
French Industrial Battleship Clock

French Industrial Battleship Clock

H 15 in W 6.25 in D 12.5 in
Silver Double Singing Bird Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
one-of-a-kind objet d'art was inspired by the mechanical complexity of 19th-century Swiss automata
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19th Century American Automata Antique

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Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Silver Double Singing Bird Box
Silver Double Singing Bird Box

Silver Double Singing Bird Box

H 2 in W 4.25 in D 2.88 in
Automaton Industrial Series Quarterdeck Mantel Clock by Guilmet
By Andre Romain Guilmet
Located in London, GB
French, "Ship's Quarter Deck" Automata clock from the Industrial Series. The bronze and silvered
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1890s French Industrial Automata Antique

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Copper, Bronze

Automaton Industrial Series Quarterdeck Mantel Clock by Guilmet
Automaton Industrial Series Quarterdeck Mantel Clock by Guilmet

Automaton Industrial Series Quarterdeck Mantel Clock by Guilmet

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survivor displays the three main attributes which continue to place antique automata in the spotlight
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Antique Cat-in-Milk Churn Musical Automaton by Roullet & Decamps
Antique Cat-in-Milk Churn Musical Automaton by Roullet & Decamps

Antique Cat-in-Milk Churn Musical Automaton by Roullet & Decamps

H 5 in W 5 in D 10 in
Antique Walking and Fantail-Displaying Indian Peacock Automaton
Located in London, GB
Automata - The Golden Age 1848-1914, C. Bailly, p.285 showing the three sizes from the R&D catalogue
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1890s French Automata Antique

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Feathers

Antique Walking and Fantail-Displaying Indian Peacock Automaton
Antique Walking and Fantail-Displaying Indian Peacock Automaton

Antique Walking and Fantail-Displaying Indian Peacock Automaton

H 21 in W 16 in D 9 in
18th Century Jones of Chalford Mahogany and Oak Longcase
Located in Cheltenham, GB
A rare and probably unique arch painted dial automata of (Man lifting his glass of beer as the
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18th Century British Georgian Automata Antique

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Mahogany, Oak, Pine

18th Century Jones of Chalford Mahogany and Oak Longcase
18th Century Jones of Chalford Mahogany and Oak Longcase

18th Century Jones of Chalford Mahogany and Oak Longcase

H 88.59 in W 20.08 in D 9.85 in
Chinoiserie Hand Mirror and Looking Glass
Located in Sutton Coldfield, GB
most famous today for the elaborate musical clocks and automata that he produced and exported to China
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Mid-18th Century English Automata Antique

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Enamel

Chinoiserie Hand Mirror and Looking Glass
Chinoiserie Hand Mirror and Looking Glass

Chinoiserie Hand Mirror and Looking Glass

H 7.5 in W 3.3 in D 0.85 in
A George III Telescopic Silver Toasting Fork By The Thomas Weeks
By Thomas Weeks, George Cowels
Located in New York, NY
many of his stock of objects de luxe and automata, but they were made in the workshops of leading
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19th Century English Automata Antique

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Sterling Silver

A George III Telescopic Silver Toasting Fork By The Thomas Weeks
A George III Telescopic Silver Toasting Fork By The Thomas Weeks

A George III Telescopic Silver Toasting Fork By The Thomas Weeks

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