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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
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

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

19th Century French musical automaton clock

$24,815
H 21.26 in W 20.48 in D 7.09 in
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
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Antique 19th Century French Baroque Decorative Art

Materials

Paint

Musical Automaton Picture Clock by Xavier Tharin, c. 1860
Musical Automaton Picture Clock by Xavier Tharin, c. 1860

Musical Automaton Picture Clock by Xavier Tharin, c. 1860

$13,848
H 39.38 in W 47.25 in D 3.94 in
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

Early and Fine Musical Automaton Necessaire with Reverse Painted Glass
Early and Fine Musical Automaton Necessaire with Reverse Painted Glass

Early and Fine Musical Automaton Necessaire with Reverse Painted Glass

$30,674
H 6 in W 15 in D 11 in
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
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century French Musical Automaton Clock Depicting Napoleon I
Early 19th Century French Musical Automaton Clock Depicting Napoleon I

Early 19th Century French Musical Automaton Clock Depicting Napoleon I

$48,251
H 25 in W 31 in D 7 in
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

A rare mid-19th century French Louis Philippe musical automaton framed wall cloc
A rare mid-19th century French Louis Philippe musical automaton framed wall cloc

A rare mid-19th century French Louis Philippe musical automaton framed wall cloc

$5,307
H 24 in W 26 in D 7 in
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
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Antique 1860s French Folk Art Models and Miniatures

Materials

Clay, Glass, Paper

19th Century French Nautical Musical Automaton, circa 1860
19th Century French Nautical Musical Automaton, circa 1860

19th Century French Nautical Musical Automaton, circa 1860

$3,800
H 20.75 in W 14 in D 9.5 in
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
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Antique 19th Century French Taxidermy

Materials

Metal

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

$22,879
H 13.78 in W 9.06 in D 4.73 in
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
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20th Century French Edwardian Toys and Dolls

Materials

Velvet

ANTiQUE FRENCH HAND MADE MUSICAL AUTOMATON JESTER CLOWN THAT PLAYS MUSIC & MOVES
ANTiQUE FRENCH HAND MADE MUSICAL AUTOMATON JESTER CLOWN THAT PLAYS MUSIC & MOVES

ANTiQUE FRENCH HAND MADE MUSICAL AUTOMATON JESTER CLOWN THAT PLAYS MUSIC & MOVES

$1,861
H 15.95 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in
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

Textile, Porcelain

Adorable and Therapeutic Musical Clown Automaton Figure/Toy
Adorable and Therapeutic Musical Clown Automaton Figure/Toy

Adorable and Therapeutic Musical Clown Automaton Figure/Toy

$550 Sale Price
44% Off
H 13.5 in W 5.88 in D 5.75 in
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
Adorable and Therapeutic Musical Clown Automaton Figure Toy

Adorable and Therapeutic Musical Clown Automaton Figure Toy

$595 Sale Price
40% Off
H 13 in W 5 in D 4 in
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
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal

Adorable and Therapeutic Musical Clown Automaton Figure Toy French
Adorable and Therapeutic Musical Clown Automaton Figure Toy French

Adorable and Therapeutic Musical Clown Automaton Figure Toy French

$550 Sale Price
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H 14 in W 6 in D 4 in
Unusual Continental Bisque Porcelain Automaton Figure
Located in London, GB
musical automaton. The piece includes its winding key.
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Antique Early 1900s European Toys and Dolls

Materials

Porcelain, Fabric

Unusual Continental Bisque Porcelain Automaton Figure
Unusual Continental Bisque Porcelain Automaton Figure

Unusual Continental Bisque Porcelain Automaton Figure

$5,238
H 22.45 in W 8.27 in D 8.27 in
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

Automaton Singing Birds

$4,825
H 14.5 in W 10.5 in D 8 in
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
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Other Musical Instruments

Materials

Satinwood

Mandolin Singing Bird Automaton Music Box
Mandolin Singing Bird Automaton Music Box

Mandolin Singing Bird Automaton Music Box

$48,500
H 14 in W 30 in D 15 in
Antique Automaton The Whistler by Phalibois
Located in London, GB
Rare Automaton Whistler by Henry Phalibois, with papier-mache character head modeled with puckered
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Antique Early 1900s French Musical Instruments

Materials

Satin

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

Antique Automaton The Whistler by Phalibois

$41,289
H 34 in W 13 in D 13 in
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
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Late 20th Century American George III Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Enamel

George III Style Automaton Musical Bell Striking Figure Bronze Bracket Clock
George III Style Automaton Musical Bell Striking Figure Bronze Bracket Clock

George III Style Automaton Musical Bell Striking Figure Bronze Bracket Clock

$62,400 Sale Price
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H 29.25 in W 13.25 in D 7.5 in
Kalliope record Machine slot Machine 10 Plates included
Located in Berlin, DE
is known for its high-quality production of musical automatons.
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Late 19th Century Jugendstil Mixed Media

Materials

Metal

Kalliope record Machine slot Machine 10 Plates included
Kalliope record Machine slot Machine 10 Plates included

Kalliope
Kalliope record Machine slot Machine 10 Plates included, 1890

$3,431
H 9.85 in W 18.12 in D 16.93 in
Early 20th Century West German Gilded Singing Bird Automaton
Located in Middleburg, VA
An enchanting jewel of mechanical artistry! This early 20th-century singing bird automaton evokes
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20th Century German Rococo Revival Musical Instruments

Materials

Metal, Brass, Enamel, Steel, Gold Leaf

Early 20th Century West German Gilded Singing Bird Automaton
Early 20th Century West German Gilded Singing Bird Automaton

Early 20th Century West German Gilded Singing Bird Automaton

$2,000
H 10 in Dm 6 in
Early 20th Century Belgian Two-Bird Singing Automaton in Gilded Cage
Located in Middleburg, VA
singing automaton captures the poetry of mechanical design and natural beauty. Presented with a finely
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Early 20th Century Belgian Belle Époque Musical Instruments

Materials

Metal, Brass, Enamel, Steel, Gold Leaf

Early 20th Century Belgian Two-Bird Singing Automaton in Gilded Cage
Early 20th Century Belgian Two-Bird Singing Automaton in Gilded Cage

Early 20th Century Belgian Two-Bird Singing Automaton in Gilded Cage

$2,125
H 10 in Dm 5.75 in
Early 20th Century West German Two-Bird Singing Automaton in Gilded Brass Cage
Located in Middleburg, VA
An enchanting masterpiece of mechanical artistry, this rare two-bird singing automaton embodies the
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Early 20th Century German Rococo Revival Musical Instruments

Materials

Metal, Brass, Enamel, Steel, Gold Leaf

Early 20th Century West German Two-Bird Singing Automaton in Gilded Brass Cage
Early 20th Century West German Two-Bird Singing Automaton in Gilded Brass Cage

Early 20th Century West German Two-Bird Singing Automaton in Gilded Brass Cage

$2,625
H 11.5 in Dm 7.5 in
Mermod Fréres Station Cylinder Music Box
By Mermod Frères 1
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptionally wonderful and rare automaton cylinder musical box by the Mermod Fréres firm of
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Other Musical Instruments

Materials

Walnut

Mermod Fréres Station Cylinder Music Box
Mermod Fréres Station Cylinder Music Box

Mermod Fréres Station Cylinder Music Box

$128,500
H 78 in W 44 in D 19 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
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Early 20th Century Bird Cages

Materials

Metal, Brass

Early 20th Century Musical Bird Automaton
Early 20th Century Musical Bird Automaton

Early 20th Century Musical Bird Automaton

$2,065
H 13 in Dm 7 in
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
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Vintage Chinese Canton Automaton Acrobat Musical Pagoda Waterfall Bracket Clock
Vintage Chinese Canton Automaton Acrobat Musical Pagoda Waterfall Bracket Clock

Vintage Chinese Canton Automaton Acrobat Musical Pagoda Waterfall Bracket Clock

$45,000
H 28.75 in W 13 in D 8 in
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

Massive Chinese Ormolu High Relief Gilt Bronze Automaton Musical Clock
Massive Chinese Ormolu High Relief Gilt Bronze Automaton Musical Clock

Massive Chinese Ormolu High Relief Gilt Bronze Automaton Musical Clock

$120,000 Sale Price
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H 35.5 in W 17.72 in D 15 in
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

Massive 1880 Antique Ormolu Bronze Enameled Automaton Musical Bracket Clock
Massive 1880 Antique Ormolu Bronze Enameled Automaton Musical Bracket Clock

Massive 1880 Antique Ormolu Bronze Enameled Automaton Musical Bracket Clock

$550,000
H 37 in W 22 in D 14 in
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

Automaton Waterfall & Figure Mother of Pearl Inlaid Musical Canton Bracket Clock
Automaton Waterfall & Figure Mother of Pearl Inlaid Musical Canton Bracket Clock

Automaton Waterfall & Figure Mother of Pearl Inlaid Musical Canton Bracket Clock

$17,600 Sale Price
20% Off
H 32 in W 17 in D 8.8 in
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'...
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Antique 1880s Swiss Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron

Musical box with 6 Bells and 3 Automatons By G. Bendon
Musical box with 6 Bells and 3 Automatons By G. Bendon

Musical box with 6 Bells and 3 Automatons By G. Bendon

$9,585 Sale Price
20% Off
H 10.04 in W 20.48 in D 11.82 in

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Reuge Gilt Keywound Musical Automaton Pocket Watch circa 1980s
Located in Boston, MA
Reuge gilt keywound musical automaton pocket watch, circa 1980s. 60mm. Multi-movement automaton
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Reuge Gilt Keywound Musical Automaton Pocket Watch circa 1980s
Reuge Gilt Keywound Musical Automaton Pocket Watch circa 1980s

Reuge Gilt Keywound Musical Automaton Pocket Watch circa 1980s

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...
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Barware

Great Musical Anri Italian Carved Bar Scene Automaton
Great Musical Anri Italian Carved Bar Scene Automaton

Great Musical Anri Italian Carved Bar Scene Automaton

H 9 in W 11.5 in D 8 in
Creepy clockwork musical automaton figure
Located in London, GB
Creepy clockwork musical automaton figure Creepy comes to mind when you turn the clockwork
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Antique Early 1900s French Early Victorian Toys and Dolls

Materials

Composition

Creepy clockwork musical automaton figure
Creepy clockwork musical automaton figure

Creepy clockwork musical automaton figure

H 20 in W 6.5 in D 6 in
French Musical Automaton Picture Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
of the charming terrier's tale. This musical automaton picture clock is attributed to Xavier
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Antique 19th Century French Other Wall Clocks

Materials

Paint

French Musical Automaton Picture Clock
French Musical Automaton Picture Clock

French Musical Automaton Picture Clock

H 48.5 in W 44 in D 10.25 in
Musical Automaton Roullet Decampt
Located in Zonhoven, BE
This automaton by the well-known maker Roullet Decamps from Bellancourt, is in fine condition and
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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Other

Musical Automaton Roullet Decampt
Musical Automaton Roullet Decampt

Musical Automaton Roullet Decampt

H 7.88 in W 16.15 in D 7.88 in
Antique Swiss 18-Karat Gold, Enamel Musical Automaton Erotic Seal, circa 1840
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th century extremely rare Swiss 18-karat gold automaton erotic seal, The rectangular
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Antique Swiss 18-Karat Gold, Enamel Musical Automaton Erotic Seal, circa 1840
Antique Swiss 18-Karat Gold, Enamel Musical Automaton Erotic Seal, circa 1840

Antique Swiss 18-Karat Gold, Enamel Musical Automaton Erotic Seal, circa 1840

H 1.66 in W 1.19 in D 0.79 in
19th Century French Porcelain Musical Automaton Jumeau Doll with Basket
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a true treasure for seasoned doll collectors! This 19th century doll by Jumeau was crafted in France circa 1870. The doll's head and right arm are in motion when the music is...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Toys and Dolls

Materials

Fabric, Porcelain

19th Century French Porcelain Musical Automaton Jumeau Doll with Basket
19th Century French Porcelain Musical Automaton Jumeau Doll with Basket

19th Century French Porcelain Musical Automaton Jumeau Doll with Basket

H 18.5 in W 10 in D 10 in
19th c German Musical Automaton Toy by Zinner & Sohne Co. British Raj Theme
Located in Savannah, GA
musical dolls. This rare extravagant presentation features wonderful unique faces, charming actions and
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Antique 1890s German British Colonial Toys and Dolls

Materials

Porcelain, Fabric, Wood

19th c German Musical Automaton Toy by Zinner & Sohne Co. British Raj Theme
19th c German Musical Automaton Toy by Zinner & Sohne Co. British Raj Theme

19th c German Musical Automaton Toy by Zinner & Sohne Co. British Raj Theme

H 17 in W 15.75 in D 8.25 in
German Automaton Double Singing Birds in Brass Cage, Music Box, circa 1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique German automaton music box offers two singing birds seated in brass cage with embossed
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20th Century German Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

German Automaton Double Singing Birds in Brass Cage, Music Box, circa 1930
German Automaton Double Singing Birds in Brass Cage, Music Box, circa 1930

German Automaton Double Singing Birds in Brass Cage, Music Box, circa 1930

H 11 in Dm 6.5 in
Early 20th Century Mechanical Wind Up French Singing Bird Cage Automaton
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A brass wire cage with knob finial and loop handle; set on a slivered brass base with an ornate repousse frieze of frolicking putti; the whole supported by three turned brass feet; t...
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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Mechanical Wind Up French Singing Bird Cage Automaton
Early 20th Century Mechanical Wind Up French Singing Bird Cage Automaton

Early 20th Century Mechanical Wind Up French Singing Bird Cage Automaton

H 11 in Dm 6 in
French Musical Automation Picture Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
terrier's tale. This musical automaton picture clock is attributed to Xavier Tharin of Paris who was the
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Antique Late 19th Century French Other Wall Clocks

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Paint

French Musical Automation Picture Clock
French Musical Automation Picture Clock

French Musical Automation Picture Clock

H 48.5 in W 44 in D 10.25 in
Symphonion Eroica Musical Hall Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
This rare and enchanting Symphonion Eroica musical automaton is one of the most advanced music
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Antique 19th Century German Other Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Walnut

Symphonion Eroica Musical Hall Clock
Symphonion Eroica Musical Hall Clock

Symphonion Eroica Musical Hall Clock

H 105 in W 25.13 in D 16.13 in
Early 20th Century Musical Bird Automaton
Located in Middleburg, VA
Early 20th Century Musical Bird Automaton. An automated singing bird with a strong voice and
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Early 20th Century French Other Antiquities

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Musical Bird Automaton
Early 20th Century Musical Bird Automaton

Early 20th Century Musical Bird Automaton

H 10 in Dm 5.5 in
Early 20th Century Musical Bird Automaton
Located in Middleburg, VA
Early 20th Century Musical Bird Automaton. An automated singing bird with a strong voice and
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Early 20th Century German Other Antiquities

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Musical Bird Automaton
Early 20th Century Musical Bird Automaton

Early 20th Century Musical Bird Automaton

H 11.5 in Dm 7 in
Early 20th Century Musical Birds Automaton
Located in Middleburg, VA
Early 20th Century Musical Birds Automaton. Two automated singing birds with strong voices and
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Early 20th Century Swiss Other Antiquities

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Musical Birds Automaton
Early 20th Century Musical Birds Automaton

Early 20th Century Musical Birds Automaton

H 11.5 in Dm 6.5 in
Early 20th Century Musical Birds Automaton
Located in Middleburg, VA
Early 20th Century Musical Birds Automaton. Two automated singing birds with strong voices amidst
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Early 20th Century German Baroque Antiquities

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Musical Birds Automaton
Early 20th Century Musical Birds Automaton

Early 20th Century Musical Birds Automaton

H 10.5 in Dm 6.5 in
Antique Bontems Mechanical Singing Birds Cage Automaton Musical Box
By Bontems
Located in Austin, TX
This is a large mechanical singing birds cage automaton by famous French automaton maker Bontems
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Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Bird Cages

Materials

Brass

Antique Bontems Mechanical Singing Birds Cage Automaton Musical Box
Antique Bontems Mechanical Singing Birds Cage Automaton Musical Box

Antique Bontems Mechanical Singing Birds Cage Automaton Musical Box

H 20 in W 11 in D 11 in
Clock with Singing Bird Automaton and Musical Mechanism by Bontems
By Bontems
Located in Zonhoven, BE
automaton clock with this exceptional mechanism can be found. The dial has a light blue enamel ring and
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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate, Other, Enamel

Clock with Singing Bird Automaton and Musical Mechanism by Bontems
Clock with Singing Bird Automaton and Musical Mechanism by Bontems

Clock with Singing Bird Automaton and Musical Mechanism by Bontems

H 22.84 in W 12.21 in D 7.49 in
20th Century German Signing Bird Automaton
Located in Middleburg, VA
20th century musical bird automaton. An automated singing bird with a strong voice and flamboyant
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20th Century German Aesthetic Movement Antiquities

Materials

Brass

20th Century German Signing Bird Automaton
20th Century German Signing Bird Automaton

20th Century German Signing Bird Automaton

H 10.5 in W 5 in D 5 in
Swiss 18 Karat Gold and Enamel Snuff Box, Guidon, Remond and Gide, circa 1790
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
London and quickly became one of the most prominent European goldsmith specializing in musical automatons
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Antique 18th Century Swiss Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Swiss 18 Karat Gold and Enamel Snuff Box, Guidon, Remond and Gide, circa 1790
Swiss 18 Karat Gold and Enamel Snuff Box, Guidon, Remond and Gide, circa 1790

Swiss 18 Karat Gold and Enamel Snuff Box, Guidon, Remond and Gide, circa 1790

H 0.79 in Dm 3.15 in
Late 19th Century German Signing Bird Automaton
Located in Middleburg, VA
This late 19th century musical bird automaton is entertaining wonder of mechanics with its
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Antique Late 19th Century German Aesthetic Movement Antiquities

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century German Signing Bird Automaton
Late 19th Century German Signing Bird Automaton

Late 19th Century German Signing Bird Automaton

H 11 in Dm 6.5 in L 11 in
Early 20th Century German Signing Bird Automaton
Located in Middleburg, VA
This early 20th century musical bird automaton is an entertaining wonder of mechanics. Automated
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Early 20th Century German Aesthetic Movement Antiquities

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century German Signing Bird Automaton
Early 20th Century German Signing Bird Automaton

Early 20th Century German Signing Bird Automaton

H 11 in Dm 6.5 in
Early 20th Century German Signing Bird Automaton
Located in Middleburg, VA
This early 20th century musical bird automaton is an entertaining wonder of mechanics. Automated
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Early 20th Century German Aesthetic Movement Antiquities

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century German Signing Bird Automaton
Early 20th Century German Signing Bird Automaton

Early 20th Century German Signing Bird Automaton

H 11 in Dm 6.5 in
Swiss 18-Karat Gold & Enamel Snuff Box, Remond, Lamy & Cie, circa 1800
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
specializing in musical automatons and gold boxes. He was later officially admitted as "Goldsmith-Jeweler
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Swiss 18-Karat Gold & Enamel Snuff Box, Remond, Lamy & Cie, circa 1800
Swiss 18-Karat Gold & Enamel Snuff Box, Remond, Lamy & Cie, circa 1800

Swiss 18-Karat Gold & Enamel Snuff Box, Remond, Lamy & Cie, circa 1800

H 0.6 in W 3.75 in D 2.76 in
Antique Cat-in-Milk Churn Musical Automaton by Roullet & Decamps
Located in London, GB
A superb antique cat-in-milk churn musical automaton by Roullet & Decamps, French, circa
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Antique Early 1900s French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum

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
Tall 19th Century French Porcelain Musical Automaton Jumeau Doll
Located in Dallas, TX
Here is a treasure for doll collector! This 19th century doll by Jumeau was crafted in France, circa 1870; the doll's head and right arm are in motion when the music is been played b...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Toys and Dolls

Materials

Fabric, Porcelain

Tall 19th Century French Porcelain Musical Automaton Jumeau Doll
Tall 19th Century French Porcelain Musical Automaton Jumeau Doll

Tall 19th Century French Porcelain Musical Automaton Jumeau Doll

H 26 in W 14 in D 13 in
“Ethiopian Flutist” French Musical Automaton by Gustave Vichy, circa 1870s
By Gustave Vichy
Located in Incline Village, NV
One of the more rare Automaton pieces, “Ethiopian Flutist” was manufactured circa 1870 and was a
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Antique 1870s French Folk Art Toys

Materials

Composition

“Ethiopian Flutist” French Musical Automaton by Gustave Vichy, circa 1870s
“Ethiopian Flutist” French Musical Automaton by Gustave Vichy, circa 1870s

“Ethiopian Flutist” French Musical Automaton by Gustave Vichy, circa 1870s

H 32 in W 10 in D 9 in
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

Metal

Adorable and Therapeutic Musical Clown Automaton Figure/Toy
Adorable and Therapeutic Musical Clown Automaton Figure/Toy

Adorable and Therapeutic Musical Clown Automaton Figure/Toy

H 14 in W 6 in D 6 in
Automaton Figure of a Standing Girl Holding Flowers Playing Music
Located in New York, NY
Automaton figure of a standing girl holding flowers playing music. The music does not work so well.
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20th Century Musical Instruments

Automaton Figure of a Standing Girl Holding Flowers Playing Music
Automaton Figure of a Standing Girl Holding Flowers Playing Music

Automaton Figure of a Standing Girl Holding Flowers Playing Music

H 15.5 in W 5 in D 5 in
Antique French Automaton Singing Bird in Brass Cage, Music Box, circa 1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French automaton music box offers singing bird seated on foliate branch in brass cage
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Antique 19th Century French Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique French Automaton Singing Bird in Brass Cage, Music Box, circa 1880
Antique French Automaton Singing Bird in Brass Cage, Music Box, circa 1880

Antique French Automaton Singing Bird in Brass Cage, Music Box, circa 1880

H 11 in Dm 6 in
Antique German Singing Bird in a Cage Music Box Automaton by Karl Griesbaum 1930
By Karl Griesbaum
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique singing bird in a cage automaton, Karl Griesbaum, circa 1930. A feathered single
Category

Vintage 1930s German Victorian Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique German Singing Bird in a Cage Music Box Automaton by Karl Griesbaum 1930
Antique German Singing Bird in a Cage Music Box Automaton by Karl Griesbaum 1930

Antique German Singing Bird in a Cage Music Box Automaton by Karl Griesbaum 1930

H 12 in Dm 6.5 in
1950's, Karl Griesbaum Singing Bird Music Cage
By Karl Griesbaum
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
THis 1950's German made Brass Musical bird cage automaton features a colourful feathered bird
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

1950's, Karl Griesbaum Singing Bird Music Cage
1950's, Karl Griesbaum Singing Bird Music Cage

1950's, Karl Griesbaum Singing Bird Music Cage

H 12 in Dm 6 in
1960's German made Singing Bird Cage
By Karl Griesbaum
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
This 1950's German made Brass Musical bird cage automaton features a pair colourful feathered birds
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

1960's German made Singing Bird Cage
1960's German made Singing Bird Cage

1960's German made Singing Bird Cage

H 12 in Dm 6 in
Late 19th Century German Singing Birds Automaton
Located in Middleburg, VA
Late 19th century musical birds automaton. Two automated singing birds with a strong voices and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Aesthetic Movement Antiquities

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century German Singing Birds Automaton
Late 19th Century German Singing Birds Automaton

Late 19th Century German Singing Birds Automaton

H 10.5 in W 5 in D 5 in
Henry Capt Quarter Repeating Enamel Half Hunter Pocket Watch
By Henry Capt
Located in Mayfair, London, London
he was also known for making some of the finest gold snuffboxes with automaton scenes and musical
Category

Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Henry Capt Quarter Repeating Enamel Half Hunter Pocket Watch
Henry Capt Quarter Repeating Enamel Half Hunter Pocket Watch

Henry Capt Quarter Repeating Enamel Half Hunter Pocket Watch

Dm 1.38 in
18th Century George III Mahogany Quarter Striking Automation Bracket Clock by St
By Stephen Rimbault
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
descent. He specialised in musical and/or automaton clocks in the second and third quarters of the
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Antique Mid-18th Century British George III Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Steel

18th Century George III Mahogany Quarter Striking Automation Bracket Clock by St
18th Century George III Mahogany Quarter Striking Automation Bracket Clock by St

18th Century George III Mahogany Quarter Striking Automation Bracket Clock by St

H 21.66 in W 11.42 in D 7.68 in
Musical Automaton of Chinese Tea Drinker
Located in North Hollywood, CA
turns from right to left, and is accompanied by a musical interlude. There is a "stop" switch on the
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities

Musical Automaton of Chinese Tea Drinker
Musical Automaton of Chinese Tea Drinker

Musical Automaton of Chinese Tea Drinker

H 15.5 in Dm 8 in
George III Ormolu and Geneva Enamel Telescope for the Eastern Market
Located in Sutton Coldfield, GB
, Geneva enamel and paste-set musical automaton quarter striking tower clock, made for the Chinese market
Category

Antique 1790s English More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

George III Ormolu and Geneva Enamel Telescope for the Eastern Market
George III Ormolu and Geneva Enamel Telescope for the Eastern Market

George III Ormolu and Geneva Enamel Telescope for the Eastern Market

H 20.5 in W 4.25 in D 4.25 in
Rare Vintage Clockwork Automaton Musical Birdcage Found in France
Located in Houston, TX
, German and Swiss makers combining movement, sound and exquisite decoration. This vintage automaton bird
Category

Mid-20th Century French Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass

Rare Vintage Clockwork Automaton Musical Birdcage Found in France
Rare Vintage Clockwork Automaton Musical Birdcage Found in France

Rare Vintage Clockwork Automaton Musical Birdcage Found in France

H 12 in Dm 7 in
Karl Griesbaum, German Singing Bird Automaton
By Karl Griesbaum
Located in Washington Crossing, PA
1920s German singing bird automaton by Karl Griesbaum. Makers marks stamped on base. Mechanical
Category

Early 20th Century German Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

Karl Griesbaum, German Singing Bird Automaton
Karl Griesbaum, German Singing Bird Automaton

Karl Griesbaum, German Singing Bird Automaton

H 11.5 in Dm 6 in

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Large Antique Victorian Arched Oak Exterior Door

Large Antique Victorian Arched Oak Exterior Door

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French Baroque Style Wrought-Iron Stained Glass Hall Lantern, 19th-20th Century

French Baroque Style Wrought-Iron Stained Glass Hall Lantern, 19th-20th Century

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Iconic Limited Edition Fred Stein Photo of Albert Einstein

Iconic Limited Edition Fred Stein Photo of Albert Einstein

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19th Century English Mahogany & Satinwood Etagere Tray Table
19th Century English Mahogany & Satinwood Etagere Tray Table

19th Century English Mahogany & Satinwood Etagere Tray Table

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White Rock Quartz Crystal Geode Natural Specimen Sculpture
White Rock Quartz Crystal Geode Natural Specimen Sculpture

White Rock Quartz Crystal Geode Natural Specimen Sculpture

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Lehman Auto "Ito" Sedan, Germany, circa 1913
Lehman Auto "Ito" Sedan, Germany, circa 1913

Lehman Auto "Ito" Sedan, Germany, circa 1913

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Wonderful French Ormolu Purple Enamel Gilt Bronze Bow Picture Frame Miniature
Wonderful French Ormolu Purple Enamel Gilt Bronze Bow Picture Frame Miniature

Wonderful French Ormolu Purple Enamel Gilt Bronze Bow Picture Frame Miniature

$3,450
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Materials

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Pablo Picasso Complete "A Los Toros" Sabarte and Sauret
Pablo Picasso Complete "A Los Toros" Sabarte and Sauret

Pablo Picasso Complete "A Los Toros" Sabarte and Sauret

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English Art Deco Burr Walnut Bedroom Suite Attributed to H & L Epstein
English Art Deco Burr Walnut Bedroom Suite Attributed to H & L Epstein

English Art Deco Burr Walnut Bedroom Suite Attributed to H & L Epstein

$10,877 / set
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Antique 19th Century French Large Scale Oval Gold Gilt Mirror with Crest

Antique 19th Century French Large Scale Oval Gold Gilt Mirror with Crest

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Art Deco Bedroom Set: Armoire, Bed and Mirror - France, 1920s
Art Deco Bedroom Set: Armoire, Bed and Mirror - France, 1920s

Art Deco Bedroom Set: Armoire, Bed and Mirror - France, 1920s

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Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mantel Clock Freres Paris
Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mantel Clock Freres Paris

Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mantel Clock Freres Paris

$12,000
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Mid-Century Hand Carved Alabaster Owl Sculptures with Glass Eyes Bookends 1950s

Mid-Century Hand Carved Alabaster Owl Sculptures with Glass Eyes Bookends 1950s

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Black Forest Walnut 4-Fold Screen
Black Forest Walnut 4-Fold Screen

Black Forest Walnut 4-Fold Screen

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Vintage "Rolly Dolly" Musical Toy "BoBo The Clown". German, Circa 1927

Vintage "Rolly Dolly" Musical Toy "BoBo The Clown". German, Circa 1927

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Musical Automaton For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the musical automaton you’re looking for. A musical automaton — often made from metal, brass and ceramic — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a musical automaton — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A musical automaton is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Baroque styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one musical automaton that is appealing in its simplicity, but Bontems, Europa Antiques and Karl Griesbaum produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Musical Automaton?

The average selling price for a musical automaton at 1stDibs is $2,350, while they’re typically $645 on the low end and $88,500 for the highest priced.

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