Antique Automaton

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

There is some general plating wear to brass clock case and to automaton. Left side glass is broken, clock is not running, winding or setting.

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

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'...

26.5-cm polychrome painted dial with Roman numerals and landscape centre, pierced brass hands and alarm disc, flowers in the lower corners and deities above flanking an aperture with...

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...

When activated the lid opens to reveal the singing and dancing feathered automaton bird. Turning his head, flapping his wings and tail and opening his beak while singing a joyful so...

This music box has a Jockey automaton has an periferal driven double comb and bells 63.5-cm disc mechanism driving the jockey automaton, walnut case.

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.         

Bruguier's work is considered among the finest of all 19th-century automaton makers, highly sought-after by collectors worldwide.

An extremely rare French 'pendule industrial' wind mill with automaton, barometer and two thermometers, circa 1880 Description Case: brass, partly gilt, partly blued, black marble ba...

Spectacular Handmade collectible curiosity articulated wooden stationary automaton doll. Intricate metal jointed moveable parts, move with your hand.

A French Animated Clown Magician Music Box, Attributed to Phalibois of Paris, Circa 1880 Please find a video fragment of the automaton (google -vimeo Toebosch)

When activated the lid opens to reveal the singing and dancing feathered automaton bird. Turning his head, flapping his wings and tail and opening his beak while singing a joyful so...

Established in 1869 by the English inventor James Starley (1830-1881), known as father of the bicycle industry, the pioneering Starley Brothers company manufactured bicycles and sewi...

This collaboration produced complex and innovative watches, automatons and music boxes. By 1809, Piguet was known in Geneva as a “watchmaker-mechanic à la Madelaineâ€, a recogniti...

Fine quality Georgian grandfather clock, having arched, silvered dial signed by Robert Wood, London with rocking ship automaton set in the painted estuary, seconds and date subsidiar...

A Dutch burr walnut longcase clock with rare ‘swing automaton’ by M. Buys Amsterdam, circa 1775. 33.5-cm brass dial with an engraved silvered chapter ring signed M.s Buys Amsterd...

Walking stick automaton dog head, self defense cane. Very rare, and in excellent condition for Age; just minor wear and old patina from use over many decades.

This incredibly rare automaton clock is surmounted by a charming young wizard.

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 Roullet et Decamps.

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

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

Musical picture clocks most often are found blending the time and musical components, but to find a specimen that also includes the automaton workings as well is nothing short of ext...

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

An exceptionally rare timepiece from a bygone age of industry, this automaton clock takes the form of a locomotive. The eight-day movement strikes on a gong and tells the time on a w...

Creepy clockwork musical automaton figure Creepy comes to mind when you turn the clockwork mechanism and pull the start switch on this figure.

Automaton model of a large cow with working men showing the digestive system of the cow's inner workings, likely used for promotional / educational purposes.

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

Early 20th Century Musical Bird Automaton. An automated singing bird with a strong voice and flamboyant plumage amidst foliage in a gilded brass cage.

Early 20th Century Musical Bird Automaton. An automated singing bird with a strong voice and flamboyant plumage amidst foliage in a gilded brass cage.

Early 20th Century Musical Birds Automaton. Two automated singing birds with strong voices and flamboyant plumage amidst foliage in a gilded brass cage.

Early 20th Century Musical Birds Automaton. Two automated singing birds with strong voices amidst foliage in a “baroque” style gilded brass cage.

If you are looking for a conservation starter or a stress-reliever by your desk, do not look any further, as this Early 20th-century musical Bird Automaton is sure to do the charm! ...

This particular clock is set apart by the inclusion of an exceptionally rare and elaborate “scheepjes mechaniek”, or automaton ship mechanism. The automaton brings to life the Greek ...

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

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.

This late 19th century musical bird automaton is entertaining wonder of mechanics with its automated singing bird with a strong voice and flamboyant plumage amidst foliage in a gilde...

This early 20th century musical bird automaton is an entertaining wonder of mechanics. Automated singing bird with a strong voice and flamboyant plumage amidst foliage in a gilded br...

This early 20th century musical bird automaton is an entertaining wonder of mechanics. Automated singing bird with a strong voice and flamboyant plumage amidst foliage in a gilded br...

Its founder Karl Griesbaum was born in 1872 and founded an automaton company specializing in songbirds. Germany at the start of the 20th century.

19th Century French Violinist automaton with dome This original and well-aged late 19th Century French automaton has most certainly seen better days.

Antique Caddie Golf bag, George Bussey Automaton Caddie. A wonderful example of an early auto caddy by George Bussey, in exceptional condition.

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 operation, stamped on base as photographed, c1890 Measures- 11'' H x 6.25'' W x...

Making the automaton even more scarce is the fact that it contains not one, but three moving elements.

Early 20th century European clock tower automaton figures We are proud to offer an extremely rare set of European clock tower automaton figures, in the form of Persian / Turkish mal...

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

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

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 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, ...

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...

Rare and large ormolu mounted malachite mantel clock signed Manière French, 19th Century Height 60cm, width 35.5cm, depth 13cm With an enamel dial signed 'Maniére / A Paris', th...

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...

Elegant pair of Gustavian-style breakfront commodes from Sweden, circa 1840–1860. Each is painted in a light blue tone with a charming patina. Below the top runs a finely carved à l...

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 ...

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...

Bird Cage, Art Nouveau Year: 1900 Country: French Material: Iron It is an elegant and sophisticated bird cage. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles s...

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...

Beautiful and unique Dutch Folk art Pigeon/birdcage in the form of a manor . This type of birdcages were made in the North of he Netherlands . They were miniature versions of the ori...

Pair of abstract Obelisk bookshelves by Baker Furniture. Solid mahogany construction, featuring custom two-tone finish. Bookcases contain 6 shelves on both the front and rear of the ...