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.

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...

Rare and large ormolu mounted malachite mantel clock signed Manière French, 19th Century Height 60cm, width 35.5cm, depth 13cm With an enamel dial signed 'Maniére / A Paris', th...

Nephrite jade and gilded silver desk frame. Beautiful neo classic desk picture frame, created in Moscow Russia, back in the 1915. Carefully crafted in the Russian imperial and Lou...

here we offer one of 2 bangas, with black interior. the second one with light grey interior is offered in another listing. a banga shows ways in which we could live more sustainably...

Cartography, the study and practice of making and using maps, was at the cutting edge in the 18th-century, helping to shape and define a world rapidly coming into focus. Over the c...

A magnificent, fine and impressive, comprehensive antique George V English sterling silver Sandringham pattern flatware service for twelve persons - boxed; an addition to our canteen...

Austrian Loetz iridescent art glass vase in papillon finish with sterling silver applied overlay. Art Nouveau style in a dimpled form shades of green blue and purple. Very nice condi...

A Fine Pair of French Louis XVI Style Carved-wood Cream-Lacquered Settees, probably by Maison Jansen. The rectangular shaped Love Seats, each with scrolled carved armrests ending wit...

A fine example of a Finnegan’s of London exquisite dressing table in solid mahogany and mahogany veneer. The fold out table supports a three mirror back and folding sides. This opens...

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...

Italian Venetian Grotto (19th cent.) silver gilt settee with triple seashell seat and dolphin & seahorse motif (att: Pauly et Cie, Venice)

A three-quarter length portrait of Anne, Lady Russell, later Countess of Bedford (1615-1684), in a blue dress. Attributed to Sir Anthony Van Dyck.  Anne Carr, Lady Russell, an estee...

Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, sold with custom made box spring mattress base, ac...