Musical Automaton

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 ...

Chinese rosewood cylinder music box with a figural automaton, attributed to circa 1890. The rectangular wooden case has a hinged lid with marquetry inlay depicting musical instrument...

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.

Early 20th Century Musical Birds Automaton Two automated singing birds with strong voices 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...

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...

Small table clock in gilt brass richly decorated with openwork scrollwork, acanthus leaves, flowers, and masks in multicolored enamel. The main faces of the base are ornamented with ...

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...

19th century French gilt mantle clock with sevres plaques circa 1890. Fine quality ornate french clock surmounted with a lady in traditional french dress leaning on an architectural...

The surface of this triangular Fabergé style table clock is ornamented with green guilloché enamel, the exterior edge bounded by yellow gold inset with a strip of white enamel. The s...

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...

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...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning, very rare and highly collectible pair of cast and cold painted bronze statues of A.A. Kudinov and N.N. Pustynnikov, personal Kamer-K...

This wonderful 17th-century French School vanitas painting is a meditation on mortality and the transience of earthly pleasures. The composition centers on a finely rendered human sk...

A custom-crafted Art Nouveau style wrought iron gate with stylized flower; of assymetrical form with a lively floral head emanating from one corner; with artist's initials 'RSM'.

Eight-Panel Reversible Chinese Coromandel Screen Pair of French chinoiserie screens, Paris, 1920s This French chinoiserie screens from the 1920s are composed of four panels richly ...

Antique Victorian French set of four copper pans of circular form having a tempered copper base, iron handles with copper rivets and hanging holes. They are heavier than the average...

Vintage cylindrical leather storage case, with strap buckle and felted interior. This example is in very good, original, clean and ready to use condition, showing only light cosmetic...

Hand painted small Swedish trunk circa 1877. Good quality piece of rustic Swedish furniture, offering plenty of opportunities for storage in multiple rooms around the home, such as ...

On offer here is an antique four-door cupboard, in Dutch, named “Kussenkast”, that was made in the Northern Netherlands in the late 17th century. This cupboard takes its name from th...

Beautifully crafted screen with the original beveled mirror. For the collectors of top quality Black Forest home accessories we also have this stunning and one of a kind fire-place ...

A French antique wood stand with carved top moldings and upper drawer with brass ring and rosette pulls. A pair of lower doors with recessed panels and escutcheons. With the key. The...

Tavern Interior Dutch School, 17th century oil on metal, framed framed: 8 x 6.75 inches painting: 6 x 4.25 inches provenance: private collection condition: very good and sound condit...