Automata

Fantastic poster of a Spanish magician.

This clock form, unique to Scandinavia, is one of the best and most complicated of the form (see attached basic models). The case has beautiful marquetry throughout, and retains an o...

A beautiful 8 day arched rocking swan automata Grandfather clock. As the clock ticks, the swans

A rocking father time automata arched painted dial clock with 8 day striking the hours movement by

around the world. Jacques Bruguier is one of the most celebrated names in the history of Swiss automata

A second quarter of the 19th century Viennese grande sonnerie wall clock with automata. The glazed

Very rare 8 day arch painted dial automata clock with striking on the hours on a single bell. To

A fine small 8 day arched painted dial original rocking ship automata clock, by Charles Botta of

tidal automata dial which shows the high and low tides at Liverpool dock indicated by the sea level

The automata is house shaped. The front part shows a clock, A semi circular window as a door. The

A fine George III period ebonised and brass mounted automata bracket clock by Thomas Grinnard

operated by rods, the mechanical automata movement has a two air musical box providing a sound of fine

atop, below the crenellations, being signed by the maker, and a music box. The automata is operated

automata that delighted collectors and connoisseurs throughout Europe. Set against a regal burgundy

A French automaton: a cage with birds in gilded brass. Automata were built by master watchmakers to

from this era. The music box is a fine example of late 19th-century musical automata.

box on which it is presented. Only the oldest automata have a key to wind them up. It has the initial

Milanese collection. Automata have attracted the interest of the most refined collectors, since they were

reminiscent of the greatest automata ever created, making this piece a true masterpiece of artistry and

specialized in production of automata. The company's history started in 1866 when Jean Roullet opened a small

Marvel ca.1870 In the enchanting world of antique automata, there exists a rare and extraordinary gem

-inspired automata, these clocks are extremely popular with collectors and difficult to find in such

toy manufacturing company operating in the 19th Century, which specialized in automata and papier

timekeeping with mechanically-inspired automata, these clocks are extremely popular with collectors and

timekeeping with mechanically-inspired automata, these clocks are extremely popular with collectors and

timekeeping with mechanically-inspired automata. Not only does it include a clock face at its center, but also

automata. A painstaking and costly process was required to create just one of these elaborately ornamented

one-of-a-kind objet d'art was inspired by the mechanical complexity of 19th-century Swiss automata

-kind objet d'art was inspired by the mechanical complexity of 19th-century Swiss automata, and it

workshop specialised in exquisitely crafted items such as musical boxes, automata, and richly enamelled

The Clockwork Universe, German Clocks and Automata. NY: Neale Watson Arcademic Publications, Inc

, and corals to paintings, ivory trophies, measuring instruments, and incredible automata, it was a

, and corals to paintings, ivory trophies, measuring instruments, and incredible automata, it was a

automata and soft toys. Found at an Estate Sale in Nuremberg, Germany.

underneath is 36".. With the automata pulled out, the chair becomes a lounge and is 70" long. A complement

; and a catalogue image appears on page 238 of "Automata" by Christian Bailly written in 1987. Mr

French, "Ship's Quarter Deck" Automata clock from the Industrial Series. The bronze and silvered

mains supply (at 50 cycles) to a synchronous movement which drives both the hands and the automata

and the automata. The ship rides on an oval shaped cam which makes it lift and roll. It is lit

survivor displays the three main attributes which continue to place antique automata in the spotlight

Automata - The Golden Age 1848-1914, C. Bailly, p.285 showing the three sizes from the R&D catalogue

A rare and probably unique arch painted dial automata of (Man lifting his glass of beer as the

most famous today for the elaborate musical clocks and automata that he produced and exported to China

many of his stock of objects de luxe and automata, but they were made in the workshops of leading

A sweet little painting depicting two dressed up circus dogs. The dogs are painted against a sober background. The painting is oil on panel and dates from circa 1900. Presumably of ...

Clavichord housed in a veneered walnut case of simple rectangular form. Numbered "284" on the inside. The instrument is currently un-tuned but remains in playable condition. A charmi...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale lovely Victorian Aesthetic Movement “Tete a Tete” Conversation couch Please note the delivery fee listed is...

A charming set of four Early 1900s Edwardian reclaimed, leaded hand painted stained glass windows. Features a multicolored geometric glass pattern set around hand painted and fired ...

The sculpture, expertly carved from fragrant Nepalese sandalwood, stands as a testament to the rich tradition of wood carving in Nepal. The medium itself adds a sensory dimension to ...

One of a kind mid-20th century high decorative caliber Pictorial Persian Nain rug with a woman playfully playing with her Banjo. A mosque can be seen in the background. Measures:...

Manufactured by the renowned Thorens Company of Switzerland in the mid-20th century, this delightful music box is comprised of a quality fruitwood case with a glass door that allows ...

A beautiful 19th Century French Mantel Clock. Features a seated woman in the thinker position. She is wearing a large flowing dress, sitting on a Klismos chair with footed raised ove...

This beautiful set of four Suzani embroidery features intricate geometric and floral patterns, showcasing traditional Uzbek craftsmanship. The vibrant colors and tight stitching sug...

Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega, decorative fireplace mantel, lacquered wood, plaster, glass, iron, Italy, 1930s This striking decorative fireplace mantel, presumabl...

Lot of 61 circa 1960s - 1970s Deetail plastic toy soldiers by Britain Ltd. Lot includes Royal Canadian Mounties (two on horseback), Scots Guards, Scottish Highlanders including pipes...

Crank handle bellows foghorn in a wood box with leather carry handle and copper trumpet. Lettering on the side reads "U.S.S. Virginian, 1895." Rotating the handle sounds the foghorn....

This tall door is over 7 feet in height and features a long glass window made of stained glass. A simple Art Deco style design with textured glass for privacy.

Exceptional quality antique C.Bechstein Victorian rosewood boudoir grand piano Model V (1898) having a superb quality rosewood lift up top opening to reveal an ornate adjustable musi...

Structure No. 248 occupies an important place within Jim Rose’s legacy as a distilled, architectural meditation born directly from the material logic of his studio practice. Construc...

Large French Style 8 Day Brass Automaton Steam Engine Industrial Clock w Marble Base Here we have a wonderful example of the industrial series popular in French horology. While the ...