Musical Automaton

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...

Antique 19th century extremely rare Swiss 18-karat gold automaton erotic seal, The rectangular vacant seal with reeded decoration to the sides, set with the hinged lid, opens to reve...

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...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this vintage French musical and moving Automaton Jester clown A very good looking and well made piece, the ...

The German manufacturer Gottlieb Zinner & Sohn produced sensational mechanical dolls and toys from 1845-1926. They worked in mostly bisque and wood and were a world leader in making ...

An enchanting jewel of mechanical artistry! This early 20th-century singing bird automaton evokes the romance of Europe's golden age of craftsmanship. Encased within an elegantly dom...

An antique German automaton music box offers two singing birds seated in brass cage with embossed foliate band and raised on ball feet, circa 1930. Measures: 11" height x 6.5" dia...

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...

At the turn of the key, the duet begins: the birds animate with remarkable naturalism, their beaks opening, heads turning, and tails flicking in lifelike sequence as they trade cryst...

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

This rare and enchanting Symphonion Eroica musical automaton is one of the most advanced music players of its era.

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 is a large mechanical singing birds cage automaton by famous French automaton maker Bontems. Both birds move and sing clearly and beautifully. Their little heads turn and their ...

20th century musical bird automaton. An automated singing bird with a strong voice and flamboyant plumage amidst foliage in a gilded brass cage.

The son of goldsmith Johannes Remond perfected his skills in Paris, Berlin and London and quickly became one of the most prominent European goldsmith specializing in musical automato...

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.

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

The son of goldsmith Johannes Remond perfected his skills in Paris, Berlin and London and quickly became one of the most prominent European goldsmith specializing in musical automato...

A superb antique cat-in-milk churn musical automaton by Roullet & Decamps, French, circa 1900.

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...

One of the more rare Automaton pieces, “Ethiopian Flutist” was manufactured circa 1870 and was a signature piece aimed at the wealthy international clientele attending the 1878 Paris...

A fine quality therapeutic musical automaton clown toy in wonderful vintage condition.

Automaton figure of a standing girl holding flowers playing music. The music does not work so well.

An antique French automaton music box offers singing bird seated on foliate branch in brass cage, circa 1880 ***DELIVERY NOTICE – Due to COVID-19 we are employing NO-CONTACT PRACTIC...

A good antique singing bird in a cage automaton, Karl Griesbaum, circa 1930. A feathered single bird sings its various bird song calls while moving its tail and opening it's beak in...

THis 1950's German made Brass Musical bird cage automaton features a colourful feathered bird perched on a brass stand with foliage atop a brown velvet base.

This 1950's German made Brass Musical bird cage automaton features a pair colourful feathered birds perched on a brass stand with foliage atop a grenvelvet base.

This rare playful presentation features wonderful detailed faces, charming actions and whimsical music. Arranged on a faux bois paper covered wooden platform, a young organ grinder a...

Late 19th century musical birds automaton. Two automated singing birds with a strong voices and flamboyant plumage amidst foliage in a gilded brass cage.

He was a renowed watchmaker and he was also known for making some of the finest gold snuffboxes with automaton scenes and musical playing figures. The watch comes with our own certi...

Note on the maker As his name suggests Stephen Rimbault was of Huguenot descent. He specialised in musical and/or automaton clocks in the second and third quarters of the eighteenth ...

This automaton by the well-known maker Roullet Decamps from Bellancourt, is in fine condition and functions without any hiccups. When wound up and started, the automaton plays a tun...

This charming mechanical urn features a Chinese tea drinker. With the turn of the key, he slowly rises out of the container, and lifts his cup to his mouth, appearing to sip his tea....

Comparator: Very similar enamel work can be seen on a George III ormolu, Geneva enamel and paste-set musical automaton quarter striking tower clock, made for the Chinese market in Lo...

Singing bird cages are wonderfully varied and enchanting pieces of craftsmanship, with many French, German and Swiss makers combining movement, sound and exquisite decoration. This v...

After the birds sing, a musical tune starts. The musical work has 3 melodies and one can choose whether to hear one melody after another or the same melody each time.

1920s German singing bird automaton by Karl Griesbaum. Makers marks stamped on base. Mechanical, wind-up singing bird in a polished brass cage. Working condition. Measures 6" diamete...

A fine carriage clock The engraved gilt case rises from an ogee plinth, and is dressed with elliptical polychrome enameled plaques to the fascia and the sides, depicting children ...

A very good quality French late 19th century gilded ormolu and champleve enamel mantel (fireplace) clock. Having urns and a cherub above the eight day clock that chimes on the hour a...

A very impressive and stylish early 19th Century gilded ormolu and green marble mantle clock, having two classical maidens either side feeding Rams, an Eagle above the circular white...

Silver Plated Cigar Box or Jewelry Box - Art Deco Decorative Box - France 1930s Tall and elegant cigar box crafted in silver plated metal, and mahogany. Originally meant to receive...

Early 20th Century English Ventriloquist Dummy An unusual example of a hand-crafted early 20th Century English ventriloquist dummy. With tailored made velour outfit with pearl but...

A rare Victorian key presentation box by Howard and Co, dating to the 19th century. An unusual fitted presentation box designed to hold a key, of strong appeal to collectors of antiq...

A truly striking and very rare box by the iconic designer, Gucci, Italy. What makes this one so very special is that is made from solid 800/100 silver rather than the usual silver p...

French Mid-Century (1940s) pink mirrored rectangular miniature cabinet with 2 doors and bevelled trim on lacquered base with mahogany interior

Magnificent historic Tiffany Studios framed window, "Crusader", a Warrior Knight, after the 1460 work by Italian Renaissance painter Andrea Mantegna (1431-1506). Incorporating a harm...

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 ...

1930s Antique Hotel Page Automaton An antique hotel page automaton manufactured by P. Stokvis, Den-Haag - Netherlands ca. 1930s. A young boy in hotel page costume made of paper-mâch...

Stunning Gothic architectural door with strong iron hardware in original frame. This striking and all hand carved door was originally probably part of a church or monastery and the ...

‘Grand Psyche’, monumental Art Nouveau mirror by Maison Millet French, c. 1900 Height 270cm, width 170cm, depth 57cm This exquisite antique mirror was crafted around 1900 by the e...

These painting clocks are very rare, especially containing the music box. Of Austrian manufacture circa 1820-1830, this Biedermeier picture (painting) clock is a naive and charming o...

Bring life to your house with this colorful vintage birdcage. Attributed to Reuge Music in Switzerland, and built circa 1960, the cage is cylindrical in shape and sits on a painted w...

The Color Experience: Stained-glass windows “Color is a power which directly influences the soul” (Wassili Kandinsky, Moskou 1866 – Neuilly-sur-Seine, 1944) “Color! What a deep a...

Unique and magnificent jewel encrusted automaton watch by Audemars Piguet Swiss, 2002 Measures: Height 8.5cm, width 6cm, depth 2cm This spectacular watch is by Audemars Piguet. ...

Important and very rare pair of micromosaic, malachite and walnut console tables Italian & Russian, early 19th century Measures: Height 89cm, width 106.5cm, depth 62cm These exc...

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

Art Deco Carl Kauba Automaton Bronze Nude with Mechanical Cape 1920’s Austria A captivating and rare Art Deco automaton bronze sculpture by Carl Kauba (Austrian, 1865–1922), depicti...