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
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Toys and Dolls
Materials
Porcelain
French Automaton
FINE CIRCA 1895 FRENCH AUTOMATON INDUSTRIAL LOCOMOTIVE MOVING GiLT BRONZE CLOCK
$204,951
H 17.72 in W 18.71 in D 9.06 in
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
Large French Automaton Locomotive Industrial Train Clock with Spinning Wheels
$3,250
H 18 in W 19 in D 9 in
Large French Automaton Locomotive Industrial Train Clock with Spinning Wheels
Located in Danville, CA
Here we have a wonderful example of the industrial series popular in French horology. When the
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Late 20th Century Industrial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
Blaise Bontems Musical Automaton Singing birds and Clock under glass dome
$22,602
H 13.78 in W 9.06 in D 4.73 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
Early 20th Century French Clock Tower Automaton Figures
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century French Clock Tower Automaton Figures A rare matched pair of French (Paris) clock
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Early 20th Century French Late Victorian Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Gesso, Wood
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
Vintage French Musical Automaton Clown Doll, Porcelain Head & Hands, 1950s
$725
H 13.5 in W 5.88 in D 5.75 in
Vintage French Musical Automaton Clown Doll, Porcelain Head & Hands, 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage French Musical Automaton Clown Doll, Porcelain Head & Hands, 1950s, French 1950s Musical
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Porcelain, Textile
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
c1820 French Restoration Gilt & Patinated Bronze Automaton w/ Baccarat Crystal
$5,580Sale Price|20% Off
H 15.5 in W 5 in D 6.5 in
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
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
19th Century French Gilt Bronze Singing Bird Automaton on Carved Giltwood Base
$11,000
H 20.5 in Dm 11.75 in
19th Century French Gilt Bronze Singing Bird Automaton on Carved Giltwood Base
Located in Dallas, TX
This exceptional antique singing bird automaton clock, crafted in France circa 1880, is a finely
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Antique Late 19th Century French Bird Cages
Materials
Brass, Bronze
ANTIQUE FRENCH HAND MADE MUSiCAL AUTOMATON JESTER CLOWN THAT PLAYS MUSIC & MOVES
$1,844
H 15.95 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in
ANTIQUE FRENCH HAND MADE MUSiCAL AUTOMATON JESTER CLOWN THAT PLAYS MUSIC & MOVES
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this vintage French
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20th Century French Other Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Fabric
Massive French Style 8 Day Brass Automaton Steam Engine Industrial Mantle Clock
$2,650
H 15.5 in W 18.25 in D 11 in
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
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Vintage 1980s Industrial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
Automaton Beam Engine Clock by Andre Guilmet
By Andre Romain Guilmet
Located in Amersham, GB
. Rodanet, Paul Garnier and other well-known horologists. (Derek Roberts). This is an automaton clock of
Category
Antique 1870s French Industrial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Massive French Style 8 Day Brass Automaton Steam Wheel Engine Industrial Clock
$2,600
H 24 in Dm 11 in
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
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20th Century Industrial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Granite, Metal, Brass
A rare mid-19th century French Louis Philippe musical automaton framed wall cloc
$5,260
H 24 in W 26 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 Palais Royal Musical Automaton Organ Grinder Jewellery box
Located in London, GB
A Rare Palais Royal Musical Automaton Organ Grinder in Gilt Bronze and Mother-of-Pearl An
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Antique 1820s French Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Bronze
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
Large Gilt-Brass Automaton Clock with Barometer, Paris, Circa 1880
$65,584
H 19.69 in W 14.18 in D 7.88 in
Large Gilt-Brass Automaton Clock with Barometer, Paris, Circa 1880
By Andre Romain Guilmet
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Rare and Large Gilt and Silvered Brass Automaton Clock With Aneroid Barometer, Modelled as a
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Antique 19th Century French Industrial Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Automaton Industrial series Quarterdeck, Helmsman mantel clock by Guilmet
$22,544
H 13 in W 11.6 in D 9 in
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
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Antique 1890s French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Copper
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
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
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
32" Large French Style 8 Day Brass Animated Spinning Windmill Industrial Clock
$2,850
H 32 in W 11.25 in D 11.25 in
32" Large French Style 8 Day Brass Animated Spinning Windmill Industrial Clock
Located in Danville, CA
Large French Style 8 Day Brass Automaton Windmill Industrial Clock Here we have a wonderful
Category
Late 20th Century Industrial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Granite, Brass
Architectural Models Arms, Armor and Weapons Aviation Objects Books Collectible
$1,300
H 10.63 in Dm 6.5 in
Architectural Models Arms, Armor and Weapons Aviation Objects Books Collectible
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Antique French cage with singing automaton bird This vintage French songbird mechanical automaton
Category
Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Toys and Dolls
Materials
Metal
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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
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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate, Other
Jardinière Automaton singing bird by Bontems
By Bontems
Located in Zonhoven, BE
in Paris around 1870. This type of bird automaton is extremely rare - few were made at the time, and
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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate, Other
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
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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate, Enamel, Other
An Extremely Rare 'Pendule Industrial' in the Shape of a Wind Mill with Automaton, Barometer and 2 Thermometers circa 1880
Unavailable
H 18.51 in Dm 6.7 in
An Extremely Rare 'Pendule Industrial' in the Shape of a Wind Mill with Automaton, Barometer and 2 Thermometers circa 1880
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Case: brass, partly gilt, partly blued, black marble base, masoned wind mill, rotating wind mill vanes, hinged clock case, aneroid barometer, lateral thermometers with Reaumur and Fa...
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Antique 19th Century French Industrial Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Antique Walking Stick Cane of Dog with Automaton Head and Defense Cane
Unavailable
H 35.24 in W 1.97 in D 0.79 in
Antique Walking Stick Cane of Dog with Automaton Head and Defense Cane
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
Walking stick automaton dog head, self defense cane. Very rare, and in excellent condition for Age
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Antique 1890s French Late Victorian Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
1915, French Automaton Singing Birds in Birdcage
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1915 French automaton birds singing and tweeting in a brass birdcage. Marked made in France on the
Category
Vintage 1910s Bird Cages
Materials
Brass
French Automaton Battleship Industrial Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
This automaton battleship clock is an impeccable example of the complex artistry of Industrial
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Antique 19th Century French Industrial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
French Automaton Industrial Locomotive Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
An exceptionally rare timepiece from a bygone age of industry, this automaton clock takes the form
Category
Antique 19th Century French Industrial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Singing Bird Cage Automaton, Circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French automaton offers singing bird in cage with scroll and foliate decoration, wind-up
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Bird Cages
Materials
Metal
Little Birds Automatons Singer in a Gilded Cage by Bontems, France, 1890
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H 21.75 in W 11.5 in D 11.5 in
Little Birds Automatons Singer in a Gilded Cage by Bontems, France, 1890
Located in Milan, IT
A French automaton: a cage with birds in gilded brass. Automata were built by master watchmakers to
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Antique 1890s French Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
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
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Bird Cages
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Violinist automaton with dome
Located in London, GB
19th Century French Violinist automaton with dome This original and well-aged late 19th Century
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Antique 1870s French Victorian Toys and Dolls
Materials
Metal
Lambert & Jumeau French Doll Automaton "Marquesita", music and 3 movements
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H 16.15 in W 7.09 in D 5.91 in
Lambert & Jumeau French Doll Automaton "Marquesita", music and 3 movements
By Lambert et Fils
Located in Valladolid, ES
One of a kind and amazing French automaton from the prestigious house of Lambert (1858-1935) and
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Antique 1890s French Napoleon III Toys and Dolls
Materials
Iron
Michel Marcu Mid-20th Century Tightrope Walker Automaton Figure
Located in London, GB
Michel Marcu from the mid-20th Century. The respected maker of French automatons Michel created some
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Metal
Sèvres Porcelain-Mounted Bird Cage Music Box
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in New Orleans, LA
A mechanical bird sings in its gilded cage in this exceptionally rare French automaton. Combining
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Musical Instruments
Materials
Brass
French Industrial Battleship Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
Taking the form of a battleship, this French automaton clock is a spellbinding example of the
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Antique 19th Century French Industrial Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
French Walking Peacock Automaton
By Roullet & Decamps
Located in New Orleans, LA
This absolutely spellbinding peacock automaton is attributed to the French toy-making company
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Antique Late 19th Century French Other Toys and Dolls
Materials
Paper, Feathers
French Walking Peacock Automaton
Located in New Orleans, LA
This spellbinding peacock automaton is attributed to the French toy-making company Roullet et
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Antique 19th Century French Other Toys and Dolls
Materials
Feathers
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
Category
Antique 19th Century French Other Wall Clocks
Materials
Paint
Rare French Paper Mache Roullet Decamps Automaton Growler Dog
Located in London, GB
Rare French Paper Mache Roullet Decamps Automaton Growler Dog A rare and truly wonderful example
Category
Antique 1880s French Early Victorian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Paper
French Silver-Gilt and Enamel Bird Automaton Box, circa 1910
By J. Granvigne
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early 20th century rare French solid silver-gilt singing bird automaton box, of rectangular
Category
Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver, Enamel
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
19th Century Roullet et Decamps French Rare Oversized Automaton Cow
Located in London, GB
19th century Roullet et Decamps Automaton cow We are proud to offer a rare circa 1880 automaton
Category
Antique 1880s French Victorian Toys
Materials
Faux Fur, Wood, Paper
French Antique Ormolu Automaton Clock of the Torre De Belém
Located in London, GB
an unusual mechanical automaton device that periodically moves the ship. The circular dial set
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
19th Century French Porcelain Musical Automaton Jumeau Doll with Basket
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H 18.5 in W 10 in D 10 in
19th Century French Porcelain Musical Automaton Jumeau Doll with Basket
Located in Dallas, TX
in France circa 1870. The doll's head and right arm are in motion when the music is played by
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Antique Late 19th Century French Toys and Dolls
Materials
Fabric, Porcelain
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 Fairground Automaton Soldiers
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century fairground automaton soldiers We are proud to offer a rare example of an early
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Vintage 1910s French Victorian Carnival Art
Materials
Tin
French Quarterdeck Automaton Helmsman Clock by Guilmet, Retailed by Sewill, 1881
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H 12.25 in W 11.38 in D 8.5 in
French Quarterdeck Automaton Helmsman Clock by Guilmet, Retailed by Sewill, 1881
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique French Quarterdeck Automaton Helmsman Clock by Andre Guilmet (Paris), Retailed by J. Sewill
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Antique 1880s French Victorian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
ANTiQUE FRENCH HAND MADE MUSICAL AUTOMATON JESTER CLOWN THAT PLAYS MUSIC & MOVES
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H 15.95 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in
ANTiQUE FRENCH HAND MADE MUSICAL AUTOMATON JESTER CLOWN THAT PLAYS MUSIC & MOVES
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this vintage French
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20th Century French Edwardian Toys and Dolls
Materials
Velvet
Antique Rare French Solid Silver-Gilt and Enamel Bird Automaton Box, circa 1910
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H 1.38 in W 3.75 in D 2.37 in
Antique Rare French Solid Silver-Gilt and Enamel Bird Automaton Box, circa 1910
By J. Granvigne
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early-20th century rare French solid silver-gilt singing bird automaton box, of rectangular
Category
Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver, Enamel
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...
Category
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Musical Instruments
Materials
Brass
Blaise Bontems, an Extremely Fine & Rare Automaton Double Singing Bird Music Box
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H 20 in Dm 12 in
Blaise Bontems, an Extremely Fine & Rare Automaton Double Singing Bird Music Box
By Bontems
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
Blaise Bontems, an extremely fine and rare automaton double singing bird music box, in the form of
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Antique 19th Century French Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Porcelain
Important French Automaton circa 1880 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Important French Automaton circa 1880 representing river scenery with boat, train, rural houses
Category
Antique 19th Century French Baroque Mounted Objects
Materials
Stained Glass, Wood
Antique French Automaton Singing Bird In Brass Cage c1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique French Automaton Singing Bird In Brass Cage C1900 Measures - 11 3/8" x 6" x 6"
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Early 20th Century Toys and Dolls
Materials
Brass
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
French Automaton Ormolu Clock in Gothic Style
Located in London, GB
Antique French romantic period ormolu cased automaton fountain clock with Gothic architectural
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Antique 1830s French Romantic Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
19th Century French Automaton Singing Bird in Brass Cage
Located in Dallas, TX
dome. Inside it, a miniature automaton feathered colorful bird sits on a branch and sings while moving
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Antique Late 19th Century French Bird Cages
Materials
Brass
1910 French Automaton Singing Bird in Gilt Brass Cage
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1910 Automaton singing feathered bird in brass gilt cage, marked France. Works. The video does not
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Vintage 1910s Bird Cages
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Automaton Brass Cage with Two Singing Birds
Located in Dallas, TX
birdcage. Crafted in France circa 1880, the Classic cage is cylindrical in shape and is topped with a
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Antique Late 19th Century French Bird Cages
Materials
Brass
Large French Automaton Locomotive Industrial Train Clock with Spinning Wheels
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H 18 in W 19 in D 9 in
Large French Automaton Locomotive Industrial Train Clock with Spinning Wheels
Located in Danville, CA
Here we have a wonderful example of the industrial series popular in French horology. When the
Category
Late 20th Century Industrial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
20th Century French Working Automaton Gilt Bronze Singing Birdcage, 1900s
By Bontems
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful 20th century French automaton gilt bronze singing birdcage from the 1900s. This
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Early 20th Century French Bird Cages
Materials
Bronze
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
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Antique Late 19th Century French Toys and Dolls
Materials
Fabric, Porcelain
“Ethiopian Flutist” French Musical Automaton by Gustave Vichy, circa 1870s
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H 32 in W 10 in D 9 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
Rare and Fine French Antique Singing Bird Automaton Attributed to Bontems
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare and fine French antique singing bird automaton attributed to Bontems displayed in beautiful
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Antique 1880s French Neoclassical More Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Early 1800 Automaton Clock 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Early 1800 automaton clock AUTOMATED CLOCK EARLY 1800 .BEAUTIFUL AND RARE CLOCK WITH A SEPARATE
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
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
Antique Walking and Fantail-Displaying Indian Peacock Automaton
Located in London, GB
A very rare antique walking and fantail-displaying Indian peacock automaton by Roullet & Decamps
Category
Antique 1890s French Taxidermy
Materials
Feathers
Automaton Industrial Series Quarterdeck Mantel Clock by Guilmet
By Andre Romain Guilmet
Located in London, GB
French, "Ship's Quarter Deck" Automata clock from the Industrial Series. The bronze and silvered
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Antique 1890s French Industrial Mantel Clocks
Materials
Copper, Bronze
Miniature Automaton Industrial Lighthouse Clock with Duplex Escapement
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H 9.45 in W 3.55 in D 3.55 in
Miniature Automaton Industrial Lighthouse Clock with Duplex Escapement
By Andre Romain Guilmet
Located in London, GB
A very fine example of this rare and smallest of Guilmets lighthouse clocks from his Industrial series. Interestingly, the movement is numbered in various places 132, making this one...
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Antique 1870s French Industrial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
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
French Automaton Singing Bird in Cage
Located in Buckinghamshire, GB
It has a gilded brass cage, with embossed floral garlands and twisted wire bars. The automaton bird
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20th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities
French Gilt Metal And Wood Automaton Birdcage
Located in Natchez, MS
French Gilt Metal and Gilt wood automaton singing feathered bird in guilded cage.
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Antique 19th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Victorian Automaton Birdcage with Three Taxidermy Birds, French, 1890
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H 17 in W 11.5 in D 9.25 in
Victorian Automaton Birdcage with Three Taxidermy Birds, French, 1890
Located in Hudson, NY
A wonderful Victorian mechanical birdcage automaton with gold gilt and painted gesso, three
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Antique 1890s French Late Victorian Bird Cages
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
Rare Vintage Clockwork Automaton Musical Birdcage Found in France
Located in Houston, TX
Singing bird cages are wonderfully varied and enchanting pieces of craftsmanship, with many French
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Mid-20th Century French Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
Lifesize 1940s Shop Display Automaton
Located in Tadcaster, GB
So pleased to have in this exceptional 1940s-1950s shop display electronic Automaton. Complete with
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Vintage 1940s French Steampunk Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
19th Century French Double Singing Automaton Singing Birds in Cage
Located in London, Nottinghill
A second half 19th century French double singing bird in cage automaton each of the brightly
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Letto a baldacchino in ferro battuto con pediera e testiera in legno sagomato per poter essere rivestita di tappezzeria. I montanti in ferro battuto come i piedi presentano delle ins...
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Antique Early 1800s Italian Other Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wrought Iron
Large Italian Stained Glass Vitreaux Window *The Presentation of the Virgin Mary
$28,750
H 93 in W 60 in D 1 in
Large Italian Stained Glass Vitreaux Window *The Presentation of the Virgin Mary
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Very Fine and Large Stained Glass and Hand-Painted Vitreaux Panel depicting "The Presentation of the Virgin Mary", also called Entry of the Most Holy Theotokos into the Temple, fea...
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Gothic Revival Windows
Materials
Stained Glass
Rare Vintage French Style Mystery 8 Day Waterwheel Rolling Ball Industrial Clock
$18,500
H 17.75 in W 17.75 in D 8.75 in
Rare Vintage French Style Mystery 8 Day Waterwheel Rolling Ball Industrial Clock
Located in Danville, CA
For your consideration is a mystery Water Wheel Industrial Ball Bearing Clock. It comes with an 8 day movement and keeps very good time!! This water wheel industrial clock has a big ...
Category
Late 20th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Vintage Jaeger le Coultre Lapis Lazuli Mantel Clock 20th Century
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in London, GB
This is a fine Vintage faux lapis lazuli desk clock by Jaeger-LeCoultre, circa 1970 in date. The clock is displayed in a beautiful polished rectangular gilt brass case with a lapis ...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Mantel Clocks
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Brass
Vintage Animated Kitten Cat Catching Fish Novelty Clock
Located in Danville, CA
ANIMATED KITTEN CAT CATCHING FISH NOVELTY CLOCK Here we are offering a very unusual animated kitten catching fish novelty clock. The animating fishes are inside a glass bowl with a ...
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1990s Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
Antique Japanese Koto Wakizashi Sword
Located in Dallas, TX
Japanese Koto Wakizashi Sword Japan Ca. 1400-1600s Length: 24.25” Blade Total Length: 27.25 Nagasa: 18.5” Koto wakizashi, with wild midare (Soshu?) hamon, including wild boshi. Ha...
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Antique 16th Century Japanese Japonisme Antiquities
Materials
Steel
Erhard & Sohne Art Nouveau Jugendstil Arts and Crafts Jewelry Box Casket c. 1905
$1,229
H 2.92 in W 4.3 in D 2.76 in
Erhard & Sohne Art Nouveau Jugendstil Arts and Crafts Jewelry Box Casket c. 1905
By Erhard & Söhne
Located in London, GB
A beautiful art nouveau casket made by Erhard and Sohne in Germany in c. 1905. The casket is exquisitely executed with foliate detailing, made in the Gothic revival style in both p...
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Rene Lalique Opalescent Glass Oleron Vase
By René Lalique
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Rene Lalique Opalescent Glass 'Oleron' Vase. This pattern features fish. Grey staining to the details. Engraved makers mark, 'R. Lalique France No. 1008'.Book reference: 'R. LALIQUE ...
Category
Vintage 1920s French Vases
Materials
Glass
Fine and Important Pair of Polychrome Decorated Giltwood Mirrors
$129,802 / set
H 59.45 in W 46.07 in D 4.73 in
Fine and Important Pair of Polychrome Decorated Giltwood Mirrors
Located in London, GB
Each with a rectangular plate within a stiff leaf, entwined vine and fleur de lis carved surround, the cresting centred by an armorial shield for the Thorold baronets surmounted by a...
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Baroque Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Zenith Console Radio Model 9-S-262
By Radiobar Corp. and Philco
Located in Fulton, CA
A Philco Model 9-S-262 console radio with multiple band dial. Circa. 1938. All electrical components and speaker intact. Beautiful dial, grill cloth and finish. Radio turns on, dial ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Musical Instruments
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Japanese Hand-Carved Dragon Armchair in Victorian Style
Located in New York, NY
Eye catching highly carved sculptural dragon armchair. Japanese dragon motif carried throughout arms and chair with fantastic detailed hand carvings. Victorian era cabriole legs fini...
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Wood
1970s French Ceramic Cauliflower Soup Tureen with Lid and Matching Base
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
1970s French Ceramic Cauliflower Soup Tureen with Lid and Matching Base – Realistic & Decorative Description: This charming and original French ceramic soup tureen, crafted in the 1...
Category
Vintage 1970s French French Provincial Garniture
Materials
Ceramic
A Fine French 19th Century Empire Style Mahogany and Ormolu Mounted Crib Cradle
$46,850
H 75 in W 56 in D 28 in
A Fine French 19th Century Empire Style Mahogany and Ormolu Mounted Crib Cradle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Very Fine French or Russian 19th Century Empire Style Mahogany, Ormolu Mounted and Parcel-Gildwood Carved Crib & Bedding. The egg-shaped oblong rocking cradle supported at each...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Revival Children's Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique Book, Days of King Arthur, Mythology, English, Fiction, Late Victorian
$862
H 7.29 in W 5.52 in D 0.99 in
Antique Book, Days of King Arthur, Mythology, English, Fiction, Late Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique mythology book, Days of King Arthur by Charles Henry Hanson. An English language, hard bound fictional work with illustrations by Gustave Doré, dating to the late ...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Books
Materials
Paper
Freestanding Bathtub with Transparent Crystal Design – Modern Luxury Soaking Tub
$160,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.5 in W 55.12 in D 110.25 in
Freestanding Bathtub with Transparent Crystal Design – Modern Luxury Soaking Tub
By DAINTE INC
Located in Monroe, NY
Transform your bathroom into a serene retreat with the Branched Iconic Master Bathtub, a true masterpiece of design and comfort. This modern luxury freestanding bathtub blends natura...
Category
2010s American Art Deco Bathroom Fixtures
Materials
Crystal
Italian Murano Art Glass Fruit Bookends
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial pair of Italian Murano pear and peach fruit bookends or decorative object sculptures, circa mid to late-20th century, Italy. These beautiful Murano art gl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Bookends
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
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