French Automaton

Walking stick automaton dog head, self defense cane. Very rare, and in excellent condition for Age; just minor wear and old patina from use over many decades. The handle is a carved ...

1915 French automaton birds singing and tweeting in a brass birdcage.

This automaton battleship clock is an impeccable example of the complex artistry of Industrial timepieces.

It is truly a wonderful example of the Industrial series of clocks popular in French horology during the late 19th century. French industrial clocks are among the most creative an...

An antique French automaton offers singing bird in cage with scroll and foliate decoration, wind-up operation, stamped on base as photographed, c1890 Measures- 11'' H x 6.25'' W x...

A French automaton: a cage with birds in gilded brass.

This is a large mechanical singing birds cage automaton by famous French automaton maker Bontems.

19th Century French Violinist automaton with dome This original and well-aged late 19th Century French automaton has most certainly seen better days.

One of a kind and amazing French automaton from the prestigious house of Lambert (1858-1935) and Jumeau, "Marquise".

The respected maker of French automatons Michel created some amazing examples including this one.

A mechanical bird sings in its gilded cage in this exceptionally rare French automaton. Combining outstanding artistry with mechanical genius, the gilt brass cage is mounted with han...

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.

Taking the form of a battleship, this French automaton clock is a spellbinding example of the complex artistry of industrial timepieces.

French, circa 1880. Measures: 44" wide x 10 1/4" deep x 48 1/2" high.

Rare French Paper Mache Roullet Decamps Automaton Growler Dog A rare and truly wonderful example of a Roullet & Decamps papier Mache pull along dog toy.

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

Antique early 20th century rare French solid silver-gilt singing bird automaton box, of rectangular form, guilloche enameled in translucent blue over a sun ray and wavy engine-turned...

19th century Roullet et Decamps Automaton cow We are proud to offer a rare circa 1880 automaton mooing cow, attributed to Roullet et Decamps and large.

This beautiful mantel clock is modelled on the Torre de Belém in Lisbon, Portugal, and incorporates an unusual mechanical automaton device that periodically moves the ship. The ci...

Creepy clockwork musical automaton figure Creepy comes to mind when you turn the clockwork mechanism and pull the start switch on this figure.

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...

France, circa 1930.

Early 20th century fairground automaton soldiers We are proud to offer a rare example of an early 20th century fairground automaton display.

Antique French Quarterdeck Automaton Helmsman Clock by Andre Guilmet (Paris), Retailed by J.

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 ...

Antique early-20th century rare French solid silver-gilt singing bird automaton box, of rectangular form, guilloche enamelled in translucent blue over a sun ray and wavy engine-turne...

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...

Blaise Bontems, an extremely fine and rare automaton double singing bird music box, in the form of a Porcelain Jardinière, 1870-1880, Paris. Bird with turquoise plumage, articulat...

Important French Automaton circa 1880 representing river scenery with boat, train, rural houses and animals.

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

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...

Antique French romantic period ormolu cased automaton fountain clock with Gothic architectural tower and lion's head fountain spout.

This antique birdcage was found in Paris; crafted circa 1890, the cage is rounded in shape with a dome. Inside it, a miniature automaton feathered colorful bird sits on a branch and ...

1910 Automaton singing feathered bird in brass gilt cage, marked France.

Inside the gilded cage, there are two miniature automaton birds. The birds are realistic with their life-like colors and feathered texture.

Here we have a wonderful example of the industrial series popular in French horology. When the animation movement is wound the train’s wheels and linkages spin, triggered by the hour...

Beautiful 20th century French automaton gilt bronze singing birdcage from the 1900s.

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...

Rare and fine French antique singing bird automaton attributed to Bontems displayed in beautiful neoclassical style gilt bronze cage.

Early 1800 automaton clock AUTOMATED CLOCK EARLY 1800 .BEAUTIFUL AND RARE CLOCK WITH A SEPARATE MECHANISM TO MOVE THE CAT'S HEAD IN A DIRECTION THAT APPEARS THAT A PAW IS LICKED. TH...

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

A very rare antique walking and fantail-displaying Indian peacock automaton by Roullet & Decamps, French, circa 1890.

French, "Ship's Quarter Deck" Automata clock from the Industrial Series. The bronze and silvered case is in the form of a ship's quarter deck, set with a real and operating binnacled...

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...

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

It has a gilded brass cage, with embossed floral garlands and twisted wire bars. The automaton bird moves its beak and tail as it sings and is wound from the base.

French Gilt Metal and Gilt wood automaton singing feathered bird in guilded cage.

A wonderful Victorian mechanical birdcage automaton with gold gilt and painted gesso, three colorful song-bird taxidermy birds in excellent vintage condition with moveable features, ...

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 vintage automaton bird cage was found on our most recent trip to France.

So pleased to have in this exceptional 1940s-1950s shop display electronic Automaton. Complete with original papier mâché head and realistic glass eyes. The entire skeleton is metal ...

A second half 19th century French double singing bird in cage automaton each of the brightly colored birds with feathered plumage, with head, beak and tail movements, with in a gilt ...

Very rare, one of a kind, clock made by Bontems in France at the end of the 19th century. It is an absolute Top-piece for Bontems because : 1.

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, ...

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 ...

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...

Just discovered from an old Kyoto garden- impressive garden Sculpture, 15 Feet Tall Message or Call us for details or to reserve... For the finest garden- a spiritual representatio...

‘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...

A striking pair of handcrafted Venetian jester masks, created in Italy circa 2000 and inspired by the rich theatrical traditions of Commedia dell’Arte. These original Venetian folk a...

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...

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...

Two sets of 8 doors and 14 glass art nouveau panels - Complete set of six flawless panels, French stained glass in polychrome glass with shutters, locks, handle and original key. Be...

McMurdo Pat 590598 Lighter From our Accessories collection, we are delighted to offer this McMurdo Aquarium Table Lighter. The lighter of typical half-giant form with a central band...

A sensational and large scale Italian 18th century oil on canvas from the Piedmont region. The beautiful painting is set in its original polychrome frame which displays a lovely carv...

Antique 19th Century Italian grand tour solid silver and gilt silver mounted micro mosaic box. Made in rectangular form with angled cut corners. The micro mosaic depicts Pliny's Dove...