Automaton Toys

The company's history started in 1866 when Jean Roullet opened a small workshop in Paris, where he made mechanical toys. One inventor offered him the drawings of an automaton of a do...

19th Century Napoleonic Prisoner of War Carved 'Spinning Jenny' Automaton. A rare early 19th Century example of a Napoleonic prisoner of war carved mutton bone 'Spinning Jenny' autom...

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.

Creepy clockwork musical automaton figure Creepy comes to mind when you turn the clockwork mechanism and pull the start switch on this figure. As the tinny music plays, the arms of t...

Mid-20th century Automaton signing bird in cage music box by Karl Griesbaum. Made in Germany, working condition. 12 1/4" top of loop, 6 1/4 "dia. We have been a major source for t...

19th Century French Violinist automaton with dome This original and well-aged late 19th Century French automaton has most certainly seen better days. Dated to the 1870 – 1880s, this...

Michel Marcu Mid-20th Century Tightrope Walker Automaton Figure An unworking automaton example by Michel Marcu from the mid-20th Century. The respected maker of French automatons Mi...

Extraordinary Jumeau automaton doll with music box, made in France in the late 19th century.

Vintage singing bird in a gilded cage automaton C.1930s This charming little red bid sings when you wind her up The mechanics are in working condition and the bird chirps away ...

One of a kind and amazing French automaton from the prestigious house of Lambert (1858-1935) and Jumeau, "Marquise". Automatons were figures articulated on a music box, whose hands a...

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 ...

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

19th century articulated automaton doll We are proud to offer a highly collectable and rare example of a late - 19th century English Folk Art, fully articulated hand carved wooden ...

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...

This antique mechanical toy music box shows no maker's signature, but is presumed to have been made in Germany in approximately 1900 in a period Bohemian style. The box is constructe...

Antique Smoking Turkish Automaton A fascinating 20th-century automaton depicting a seated Turkish figure smoking a shisha. This automaton is in perfect working condition, both mecha...

Antique French Automaton Singing Bird In Brass Cage C1900 Measures - 11 3/8" x 6" x 6"

Please ask for a video of the automaton in action. FAO Schwarz is rumored to be the oldest toy store in the United States, first opening its doors in 1862 in Baltimore before movi...

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...

A small and unusual lithographed tinplate automaton - 'The Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace.' Most probably German manufacture, with USA and UK patents, circa 1930,...

In very good vintage condition, this piece is a fine example of pre-war or shortly after war German toy design and an excellent addition to any vintage toy, automaton, or Schuco coll...

1960s vintage automaton of a Texas cowboy doll playing drum. Mechanical cowboy doll, moving doll who plays on the tin drum and moves his upper body. Cute looking boy dressed in vin...

This is a sand-powered acrobatic automaton. When the box is rotated and set down, the sand turns a wheel (axle) which allows the trapeze artist to move through the air.

Rene Lalique clear and frosted glass L'elegance perfume bottle. This pattern features two dancing female figures amongst flowers. Sepia stained relief details. Moulded, 'R. LALIQUE' ...

Custom neon sign with aluminum channel cut letters. COME ON IN, lights up with green neon gas. Just under 6 feet long. Welcoming sign and fun piece of art. Glass in great condition....

This is a wonderful example of a canopy bed from Shanghai Province, China. Made of Chinese Northern Elm, this bed features hoofed feet and multiple floral carvings. The exterior ...

Welcome to surrealism. A rare, collectable, first edition, Salvador Dali art and recipe cookbook, 'Les Diners de Gala', 1971, Paris, France. (Copy/text is in English language.) A gre...

Small classical style wood/coal stove in blue enamelled cast iron, decorated with a garland of flowers. From French Mirus manufacture. It is sold purely for decoration. This can be u...

19th century pair of ornate gilded relicquaries made of brass with a gilt finish. The feature highly decorative Baroque or Rococo-style detailing, including intricate scrollwork, f...

This colorful tree of life (árbol de la vida) with a toy like aspect is a unique piece by Marco Antonio Castillo, son of renowned artist Alfonso Castillo. Hand made with natural clay...

Louis XVI style bunk beds, hand carved and hand finished in an off-white, antique finish. Takes a mattress size: 90cm x 200cm (3ft x 6ft6'). The beds come with an extra set of legs, ...

Mogens Koch for Rud Rasmussen, modular bookcase, mahogany, Denmark, design 1928 Modular book case or wall unit by Danish designer Mogens Koch. This piece is constructed from multipe...

This extraordinary and remarkably well-preserved ensemble represents a complete set of late medieval German infantry armour, dating from the 15th to early 16th century. Forged entire...

An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Ceremony Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan. This extraordinary Meiji-period shibayama cabinet, attributed to the Tokugawa samurai clan, s...

An exquisite antique Japanese Meiji period Shibayama Shodana cabinet, circa 1880. One of the finest antique Shibayama cabinets one will see, the cabinet is finely inlaid and overlaid...