Antique Automaton

Gilded bronze German automaton clock. Author: Nicolaus Schmidt der Junger, (Augsburg) circa 1620

An early 20th century carriage clock with ferris wheel automaton. Having a white Roman dial with

. Very amusing clock with the moving eyes when the clock runs and the Cupid automaton when the clock

Beautiful music box by Bendon. Made in about 1880 in Switserland by this well known manufacturer. The mechanism plays 8 tunes on a 28cm cylinder as indicated on the original 'Bendon'...

three urn finials, short tail with gilt lead 'Father Time' lenticle. The automaton of the soldier that

35.5-cm shaped polychrome painted iron dial with Roman numerals and iron and brass hands, further with heraldic arms below, above two lions flanking a face with eyes connected to the...

Case: brass, partly gilt, partly blued, black marble base, masoned wind mill, rotating wind mill vanes, hinged clock case, aneroid barometer, lateral thermometers with Reaumur and Fa...

ground. When activated the lid opens to reveal the singing and dancing feathered automaton bird. Turning

This music box has a Jockey automaton has an periferal driven double comb and bells 63.5-cm disc

1840. Bruguier's work is considered among the finest of all 19th-century automaton makers, highly

Small birdcage which contains within a miniature automaton singing bird.

A Dutch Amsterdam burr walnut long case clock with ships automaton N. Weylandt, circa 1750.         

An extremely rare French 'pendule industrial' wind mill with automaton, barometer and two

Spectacular Handmade collectible curiosity articulated wooden stationary automaton doll. Intricate

find a video fragment of the automaton (google -vimeo Toebosch)

ground. When activated the lid opens to reveal the singing and dancing feathered automaton bird. Turning

by Psycho Automaton (1874), the mechanical card playing puppet created by the stage magician

watchmaker. This collaboration produced complex and innovative watches, automatons and music boxes. By 1809

with rocking ship automaton set in the painted estuary, seconds and date subsidiary chapters, steel

A Dutch burr walnut longcase clock with rare ‘swing automaton’ by M. Buys Amsterdam, circa 1775

Walking stick automaton dog head, self defense cane. Very rare, and in excellent condition for Age

This incredibly rare automaton clock is surmounted by a charming young wizard. On the quarters of

Elephant automaton, wonderful store window display, moving parts, original grey felt covering

This absolutely spellbinding peacock automaton is attributed to the French toy-making company

This spellbinding peacock automaton is attributed to the French toy-making company Roullet et

Unusual automaton music box ballerina, working mechanics, articulated side to side and glowing

cylinder music box and an automaton. While it is clear to see the integrated clock residing within the

This automaton battleship clock is an impeccable example of the complex artistry of Industrial

An exceptionally rare timepiece from a bygone age of industry, this automaton clock takes the form

Creepy clockwork musical automaton figure Creepy comes to mind when you turn the clockwork

Automaton model of a large cow with working men showing the digestive system of the cow's inner

Early 20th Century Musical Bird Automaton. An automated singing bird with a strong voice and

Early 20th Century Musical Bird Automaton. An automated singing bird with a strong voice and

. This delightful and rare singing bird automaton combines outstanding artistry with mechanical genius

Early 20th Century Musical Birds Automaton. Two automated singing birds with strong voices and

Early 20th Century Musical Birds Automaton. Two automated singing birds with strong voices amidst

your desk, do not look any further, as this Early 20th-century musical Bird Automaton is sure to do the

and elaborate “scheepjes mechaniek”, or automaton ship mechanism. The automaton brings to life the

Early 20th century fairground automaton soldiers We are proud to offer a rare example of an early

This bird is mainly yellow but with black wings, beak and tail feathers so is perhaps a canary. It cheeps tunefully and turns while doing so. The model retains its original leafy fol...

1915 French automaton birds singing and tweeting in a brass birdcage. Marked made in France on the

This late 19th century musical bird automaton is entertaining wonder of mechanics with its

This early 20th century musical bird automaton is an entertaining wonder of mechanics. Automated

This early 20th century musical bird automaton is an entertaining wonder of mechanics. Automated

was born in 1872 and founded an automaton company specializing in songbirds. Germany at the start of

19th Century French Violinist automaton with dome This original and well-aged late 19th Century

Antique Caddie Golf bag, George Bussey Automaton Caddie. A wonderful example of an early auto

Pair of Automaton figures, metal and paper mache with glass eyes and carved teeth.

An antique French automaton offers singing bird in cage with scroll and foliate decoration, wind-up

James Fenton features an exceptional Adam and Eve automaton above the dial. Longcase timepieces that

Early 20th century European clock tower automaton figures We are proud to offer an extremely rare

German sterling silver automaton singing bird box with key, circa 1920. Gorgeous double decker

This is a large mechanical singing birds cage automaton by famous French automaton maker Bontems

Offered is an absolutely stunning toy castle, it is a beautiful example of early 20th century trench folk art, German handmade craft. The architectural detailing in the crenellated t...

A magnificent and very rare early 18th century celestial table globe produced by Gerard and Leonard Valk. Established at the end of the previous century by Gerard Valk, and assisted ...

A Very Fine French or Russian 19th Century Empire Style Mahogany, Ormolu Mounted and Parcel-Gildwood Carved Crib & Bedding. The egg-shaped oblong rocking cradle supported at each...

Nephrite jade and gilded silver desk frame. Beautiful neo classic desk picture frame, created in Moscow Russia, back in the 1915. Carefully crafted in the Russian imperial and Lou...

A Sonora "Elite" phonograph circa 1916. The upright phonograph features an art nouveau bombe style case. There is an open carved removable screen that covers the internal horn. Front...

A wonderful hand - painted hot air balloon chandelier, France, circa 1950s. Socket: 6 x e14 (Edison) for standard screw bulbs. The condition is excellent.  

An exquisite antique Japanese Meiji period Shibayama Shodana cabinet, circa 1880. One of the finest antique Shibayama cabinets one will see, the cabinet is finely inlaid and overlaid...

Letto a baldacchino in ferro battuto con pediera e testiera in legno sagomato per poter essere rivestita di tappezzeria. I montanti in ferro battuto come i piedi presentano delle ins...

Stunning Italian gold gilt headboard featuring blue and white upholstery. Keep as is or reupholster to your liking. This is such a unique and gorgeous piece and is ready to hang on t...

This exquisite antique Venetian-style king bed is a true showstopper, featuring an intricately hand-carved and gilded frame with a soft, distressed celadon green finish. The elaborat...

An exceptional large vanity with six drawers, two cabinets and triple dressing mirrors. Circa 1900's. Made in England to the highest quality with fully panelled wooden back mirrors, ...

Louis XVI style bunk beds, hand carved and hand finished in an off-white, antique finish. Takes a mattress size: 90cm x 200cm (3ft x 6ft6'). The beds come with an extra set of legs, ...