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Automaton Singing Birds
Located in Norwich, GB
Automaton Singing birds Automaton singing birds housed in a gilded case standing on a
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Vintage 1950s British Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

Automaton Singing Birds
Automaton Singing Birds
H 14.5 in W 10.5 in D 8 in
19th Century French Automaton
Located in San Francisco, CA
Fabulous rare 19th century automaton. Most likely made in France at the end of the 19th century
Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Toys and Dolls

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century French Automaton
19th Century French Automaton
H 11.5 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
Automaton singing bird by Bontems
By Bontems
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Unique flower pot with singing bird automaton made by Bontems in the last quarter of the 19th
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate, Other

Automaton singing bird by Bontems
Automaton singing bird by Bontems
H 20.87 in W 10.63 in D 8.67 in
1930s Antique Hotel Page Automaton
Located in Berghuelen, DE
1930s Antique Hotel Page Automaton An antique hotel page automaton manufactured by P. Stokvis, Den
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

1930s Antique Hotel Page Automaton
1930s Antique Hotel Page Automaton
H 49.22 in W 15.75 in D 9.85 in
French Musical Automaton Picture Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
cylinder music box and an automaton. While it is clear to see the integrated clock residing within the
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Antique 19th Century French Other Wall Clocks

Materials

Paint

French Musical Automaton Picture Clock
French Musical Automaton Picture Clock
H 48.5 in W 44 in D 10.25 in
18thC English Automaton Picture Clock
Located in Grange-Over-Sands, GB
An unusual framed picture clock with automaton see saw, windmill and clock tower. The painted
Category

Antique 18th Century British Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass

18thC English Automaton Picture Clock
18thC English Automaton Picture Clock
H 21.86 in W 27.76 in D 4.14 in
Rare 19th Century Automaton Theater
Located in Madrid, ES
This important and rare automaton theater dates from the late 19th century and features both its
Category

Antique 1890s Toys and Dolls

Materials

Fruitwood

Rare 19th Century Automaton Theater
Rare 19th Century Automaton Theater
H 144 in W 88 in D 77 in
Automaton Clock And Music Box House
By Geneva Clock Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
This artful and unique automaton clock and music box house proudly bears the signature of Geneva, a
Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Wood

Automaton Clock And Music Box House
Automaton Clock And Music Box House
H 28.13 in W 26.25 in D 15.56 in
19th Century French musical automaton clock
Located in London, GB
ebonised wood, inside which is set a musical automaton scene of monks taking a meal inside a monastery hall
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

19th Century French musical automaton clock
19th Century French musical automaton clock
H 21.26 in W 20.48 in D 7.09 in
Early 20th Century Musical Bird Automaton
Located in Middleburg, VA
your desk, do not look any further, as this Early 20th-century musical Bird Automaton is sure to do the
Category

Early 20th Century Bird Cages

Materials

Metal, Brass

Unusual Continental Bisque Porcelain Automaton Figure
Located in London, GB
Unusual bisque porcelain automaton figure Continental, circa 1900 Measures: Height 57cm, width
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Antique Early 1900s European Toys and Dolls

Materials

Porcelain, Fabric

Clock with Singing Bird Automaton by Bontems
By Bontems
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Very beautiful and rare clock with bird automaton. Made by Bontems at the end of 19th century in
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate, Enamel, Other

Early 20th century clockwork Automaton Diorama
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century clockwork Automaton Diorama A truly wonderful example of an early 20th Century
Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Victorian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Antique Automaton The Whistler by Phalibois
Located in London, GB
Rare Automaton Whistler by Henry Phalibois, with papier-mache character head modeled with puckered
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Musical Instruments

Materials

Satin

Mandolin Singing Bird Automaton Music Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
accompanied by a colorful, singing bird automaton. Set in a beautiful inlaid case with satinwood floral and
Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Other Musical Instruments

Materials

Satinwood

George Bussey Automaton Caddie Golf Bag
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Antique Caddie Golf Bag, George Bussey Automaton Caddie. A wonderful example of an early auto caddy
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Mahogany

George Bussey Automaton Caddie Golf Bag
George Bussey Automaton Caddie Golf Bag
H 36.62 in W 3.94 in D 4.73 in
Large Mid 1800s Zinc Automaton Elephant
Located in Peekskill, NY
175 years ago this was created as a fountain that worked on water and counter weights. The elephant can now be plugged in and runs on dry land using a motor, cables and gears. The he...
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

George Bussey Automaton Caddie Golf Bag
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Antique Caddie Golf Bag, George Bussey Automaton Caddie. A wonderful example of an early auto caddy
Category

Antique 1890s British Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Boxwood

George Bussey Automaton Caddie Golf Bag
George Bussey Automaton Caddie Golf Bag
H 36.62 in W 3.94 in D 4.73 in
Automaton Beam Engine Clock by Andre Guilmet
By Andre Romain Guilmet
Located in Amersham, GB
and other well-known horologists. (Derek Roberts). This is an automaton clock of the highest calibre
Category

Antique 1870s French Industrial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

George III Adam and Eve Automaton Longcase Clock
By James Fenton
Located in New Orleans, LA
James Fenton features an exceptional Adam and Eve automaton above the dial. Longcase timepieces that
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Antique 18th Century English George III Grandfather Clocks and Longcase ...

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Nautical Musical Automaton, circa 1860
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique French Nautical Automaton, likely from Marseilles, circa 1860, a glass domed diorama with
Category

Antique 1860s French Folk Art Models and Miniatures

Materials

Clay, Glass, Paper

Early 20th Century European Clock Tower Automaton Figures
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century European clock tower automaton figures We are proud to offer an extremely rare
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Vintage 1920s German Victorian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Gesso, Wood, Paint

Antique Sterling Silver Camel Form Singing Bird Automaton
Located in New York, NY
Our antique (late 19th century) German-made automaton in the form of a realistically modeled camel
Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Adorable and Therapeutic Musical Clown Automaton Figure Toy
Located in Miami, FL
A fine quality therapeutic musical automaton clown toy in wonderful vintage condition. Features
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal

Adorable and Therapeutic Musical Clown Automaton Figure/Toy
Located in Miami, FL
A fine quality therapeutic musical automaton clown toy in wonderful vintage condition. Features
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls

Materials

Textile, Porcelain

Early 19th Century Neoclassical Automaton Windmill Sewing Box
Located in Essex, MA
Rare early 19th century working automaton sewing box with hidden compartments for necessaries and
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Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Neoclassical Models and Miniatures

Materials

Alabaster

Musical Automaton Picture Clock by Xavier Tharin, c. 1860
Located in Madrid, ES
Musical automaton picture clock by Xavier Tharin, c. 1860 Paris, hand-colored lithographed scene
Category

Antique 19th Century French Baroque Decorative Art

Materials

Paint

French Gilt Bronze Mounted Marine Themed Automaton Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
French gilt bronze mounted marine themed automaton mantel clock French, circa 1850 Measures: With
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Adorable and Therapeutic Musical Clown Automaton Figure Toy French
Located in Miami, FL
A fine quality therapeutic musical automaton clown toy in wonderful vintage working condition
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal

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 silvered case is in the form of a ship's quarter deck, set with a real and operating b...
Category

Antique 1890s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Copper

c1820 French Restoration Gilt & Patinated Bronze Automaton w/ Baccarat Crystal
Located in Opa Locka, FL
This is a very special piece indeed! c1829's French Restoration Period Automaton in Gilt
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Antique 1820s French Restauration Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Unique and Magnificent Jewel Encrusted Automaton Watch by Audemars Piguet
By Audemars Piguet
Located in London, GB
Unique and magnificent jewel encrusted automaton watch by Audemars Piguet Swiss, 2002 Measures
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Early 20th Century Swiss More Clocks

Materials

Gold

Early 19th Century French Musical Automaton Clock Depicting Napoleon I
Located in London, GB
A Musical Automaton Clock Depicting Napoleon at Fontainebleau Based on the original work of Horace
Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century Automaton of a Monkey under Glass Dome
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Late 19th century automaton of a monkey in 18th century style dress. Likely to be French, this
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Antique 1880s French Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Wood, Silk

Early and Fine Musical Automaton Necessaire with Reverse Painted Glass
Located in London, GB
An early 19th century musical automaton necessaire box. This rare box of good size, when opened
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Antique 1830s French More Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass, Rosewood

Vintage Chinese Canton Automaton Acrobat Musical Pagoda Waterfall Bracket Clock
Located in Danville, CA
Fine Canton Workshop Chinese Automaton Acrobatic Figure Musical Pagoda Bracket Clock Here for
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Massive Chinese Ormolu High Relief Gilt Bronze Automaton Musical Clock
Located in Danville, CA
Massive Chinese Ormolu High Relief Bronze Elephant Automaton Music Bracket Clock A truly
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20th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Automaton Picture clock in square frame with oval aperture and windmill
Located in London, GB
automaton and clock. Depicting a rural scene, the clock is integrated into the church, sitting within the
Category

Antique 1880s French Decorative Art

Materials

Gesso

Massive 1880 Antique Ormolu Bronze Enameled Automaton Musical Bracket Clock
By Winterhalder and Hofmeier
Located in Danville, CA
Massive 1880 Antique Ormolu Bronze Enameled Automaton Musical Bracket Clock An important
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Antique Late 19th Century German Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Chippendale Tall Case Clock with Rocking Ship Automaton
Located in Essex, MA
are fully functioning. Notes: "Rocking Ship" clock mechanisms employ a simple yet charming automaton
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Antique Late 18th Century Northern Irish Chippendale Grandfather Clocks ...

Materials

Brass, Iron

Blaise Bontems Musical Automaton Singing birds and Clock under glass dome
Located in Leuven , BE
This 19th-century French automaton from the late 1800s showcases a delightful ensemble of features
Category

Antique 19th Century French Taxidermy

Materials

Metal

Musical box with 6 Bells and 3 Automatons By G. Bendon
Located in Zonhoven, BE
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'...
Category

Antique 1880s Swiss Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron

George III Style Automaton Musical Bell Striking Figure Bronze Bracket Clock
Located in Danville, CA
A large English George III Style Musical Automaton bracket clock. The gorgeous gilt bronze case is
Category

Late 20th Century American George III Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Fine Inlaid George III Longcase Clock with Automaton Movement, circa 1780
Located in Essex, MA
face with cornered four seasons Rare automaton of drunken man on barrel of wine, quite charming.
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Grandfather Clocks and Long...

Materials

Boxwood, Mahogany, Satinwood

Automaton Waterfall & Figure Mother of Pearl Inlaid Musical Canton Bracket Clock
Located in Danville, CA
a Chinese double coin form, which represents good fortune and wealth. The time and the automaton
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Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Antique Chinese Mother of Pearl Inlaid Automaton Figure Enamel Bracket Clock
Located in Danville, CA
Here we are offering a rare Chinese rosewood bracket clock with enamel column on each side. Front case is inlaid with mother of pearl and nearly in perfect condition. 5 brass finials...
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Swiss Automaton Brass Cage with Moving and Singing Bird
Located in Dallas, TX
ring for easy hanging. Inside the gilded cage, there is miniature automaton bird sited on a branch
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Bird Cages

Materials

Brass

Large Diorama Automaton In The Style Of F Wurtel, Mid-19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Diorama with automatons, framed and under glass: the richly detailed decor presents on several
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Antique Mid-19th Century European Charles X Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

FINE CIRCA 1895 FRENCH AUTOMATON INDUSTRIAL LOCOMOTIVE MOVING GiLT BRONZE CLOCK
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
collectable Antique circa 1895 French Automaton Industrial Locomotive moving gilt bronze clock sitting on top
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Antique 1890s French Industrial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Massive French Style 8 Day Brass Automaton Steam Engine Industrial Mantle Clock
Located in Danville, CA
Large French Style 8 Day Brass Automaton Steam Engine Industrial Clock w Marble Base Here we have
Category

Vintage 1980s Industrial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Massive French Style 8 Day Brass Automaton Steam Wheel Engine Industrial Clock
Located in Danville, CA
Large French Style 8 Day Brass Automaton Steam Engine Industrial Clock Here we have a wonderful
Category

20th Century Industrial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Granite, Metal, Brass

ANTiQUE FRENCH HAND MADE MUSICAL AUTOMATON JESTER CLOWN THAT PLAYS MUSIC & MOVES
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
musical and moving Automaton Jester clown A very good looking and well made piece, the hand moves to put
Category

20th Century French Edwardian Toys and Dolls

Materials

Velvet

A rare mid-19th century French Louis Philippe musical automaton framed wall cloc
Located in London, GB
A rare mid-19th century French Louis Philippe musical automaton framed wall clock A picturesque
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Antique 1880s European Early Victorian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood, Paper

1940s Lobster Playing Banjo Automaton
Located in Mount Penn, PA
round wood base decorated with moss he is a great Folk Art automaton made, circa 1940s.
Category

Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Toys

17th Century Gilded Bronze German Automaton Clock
Located in Lisbon, PT
Gilded bronze German automaton clock. Author: Nicolaus Schmidt der Junger, (Augsburg) circa 1620
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Sam Zell Automaton Sculpture Titled, "Consensus 2013" Satirizing Obamacare
By Sam Zell
Located in Mount Penn, PA
An amazing automaton titled, "Consensus 2013," which is the brain child of businessman and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Political and Patriotic ...

Materials

Metal

Great Musical Anri Italian Carved Bar Scene Automaton
By ANRI
Located in Mount Penn, PA
Five figure bar scene all hand-carved with interesting expressions and clothing.Designed and Hand Carved by Anri in the Italian Alps. The Bartender is a corkscrew and the accordian p...
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Barware

20th Century German Ferris Wheel Novelty Automaton Brass Carriage Clock
Located in London, Nottinghill
An early 20th century carriage clock with ferris wheel automaton. Having a white Roman dial with
Category

Early 20th Century European Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

An Austrian quarter striking mantel clock with double automaton, circa 1830
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
. Very amusing clock with the moving eyes when the clock runs and the Cupid automaton when the clock
Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Empire Clocks

Materials

Giltwood

A rare Dutch Frisian oak wall clock with walking soldier automaton, circa 1790
Located in Amsterdam, NL
three urn finials, short tail with gilt lead 'Father Time' lenticle. The automaton of the soldier that
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Louis XVI Clocks

Materials

Brass

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Automaton Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of automaton furniture available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and brass, every item from our selection of automaton furniture was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A choice in our collection of automaton furniture made by Georgian designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made object in our assortment of automaton furniture over the years, but those crafted by Bontems, Andre Romain Guilmet and J. Granvigne are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Automaton Furniture?

The average selling price for a piece of automaton furniture at 1stDibs is $4,800, while they’re typically $575 on the low end and $594,569 for the highest priced.