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Eight late 19th century Kobe hand carved wood and bone articulated automaton figures or toys

ARR John Maltby (1936-2020) a wall hanging pendulum automaton 'Cleopatra', signed to front, 25cm x 19cmIn good condition - no damage or repairs.

A collection of 18th and 19th century scientific and technical engravings - one framed and glazed, titled 'Hydraulics & Hydrostatics', eng. by I. Taylor, depicting a Diving Bell and a Fire Engine, 36.5 x 21.5cm; plus 35 x unframed engravings and prints, including Boat Lowering Apparatus, c.1880; a sectional view of the Eddystone and Skerryvore Lighthouses and other lighthouse and telegraph equipment; Herschel's Grand Telescope; Cotton's Patent Automaton Balance.

Large caged singing bird automaton, with two birds, 56cm, with key. Condition report:The mechanism does work - please see uploaded video showing demonstration. The cage wires have some distortion to the overall shape. The gilt base has some cracking but it is otherwise in good order. Some general tarnishing to the gilt metal ware. Likely first half 20th century. Cage measures 40cm high, diameter 23cm.https://youtube.com/shorts/q7UhDtnwpTA 

A Reproduction Automaton Birdcage Clock with Carrying Case, Clock 15cms High, Working Order

An 18th century oak longcase clock with eight day movement and father time automaton, the arched dial signed John Burges, Gosport.

A 19th century mahogany longcase clock with automaton eight day movement and decoratively painted dial, signed E Alldridge, Birmingham.

Antique French brass automaton in the form of a bird cage with 2 birds - 59cm drop x 27cm diameter ~ with key & working at time of listing

An early/mid 20th century brass drum cased mantel clock with automaton monkey barber dial, 16cm h x 19cm wLocation: 9.1If there is no condition report shown, please request

A large French gilt metal singing bird automaton, circa 1900, probably Bonnets, Paris, height 52cm.

A novelty automaton clock, as a bird in a cage, cloisonne band, 21cm high

A novelty automaton clock, as fish in an aquarium, 15cm high

PUNK/ POST-PUNK/ NEW WAVE - 7" RARITES PACK. A quality selection of 9 punky 7" singles. Artists/ titles include Long Tall Shorty - By Your Love (K17491, record Ex/ sleeve VG+), The Thought Police (EX263, side 1 Ex/ side 2 VG, small feelable mark on track 1. Sleeve Ex), Grinder - Wickford's So Boring (EAR 2, red vinyl), Executives/ Jonnie & The Lubes (RB/05/EP, with insert), Eric Gavin - Lucinda (EG1), X-Pupils - Montpellier News (SKREP 0001), Zorro - Arrods Don't Sell'em (BHEP1), Satan's Rats - In My Love For You (DJS 10819, prom) and Interface - Automaton (HIT 2358). Condition is generally VG+ to Ex+.

Brown, Blondin & Co., late 19th Century sand operated automaton ' Leotard ' (a trapeze artist of the 19th Century), the glazed and paper covered case with original label, 24.5 x 20cmThis is in good working order

AN EXTREMELY FINE & RARE 18K SOLID GOLD, SOLID SILVER, LAPIS LAZULI, DIAMOND AND ENAMEL AUTOMATON "THE CONJUROR" DATED 1990, MADE BY BOUCHERON PARIS A lapis lazuli base with 18k solid gold mounts measuring 20.5cm by 19cm. The solid silver Magician, inlaid with lapis lazuli and diamond set stars.The solid silver table and chair in a dark red enamel with a mother of pearl checked board. Measures approx. 31.5cm tall.

A 1930's German wood 'Whistling Tramp automaton table lamp, whistles to the tune 'Ah my little Augustine' probably by Karl Griesbaum. Head moves, key present. Adapted battery lamp. Back removed to show workings and brass marked Germany. 43cm h.

A late 19th century French or Swiss musical, automaton and time piece, the white enamel dial housed in a watermill with rotating paddle wheel driven by the musical box movement, numbered 8620, also driving the three mask schooner that sailing on the water, single piece comb playing on a brass drum, the glass dome with mountain and lake scene, two handles for the music box and cord for winding, 34 x In need of further restoration, clock not working, two teeth broken from comb, music box works for a while but in need of a service/overhaul, ship has replacement sails, waterwheel does not turn smoothly

A Bontems style clockwork singing bird automaton, late 19th or early 20th century, probably French, the chirping feathered bird modelled with articulated head and tails, set among naturalistic metal foliage in a domed wirework birdcage with hanging loop

ARR John Maltby (1936-2020) A wall hanging automaton with rocking boat 'Albert' on the Atlantic Ocean, named buildings on the coast including 'A. Wallis...His House', 'Lighthouse Keeper', 'Coastguard' and 'Customs House', signed John Maltby, England verso, 33cm high x 25.5cm wideNeeds a bit of a clean but overall good condition

ARRTony Mann (1927-2013)Coronationwood automaton, painted in colours115cm high

Spindel-Taschenuhr mit Automat, deutsch, um 1800 Emailliertes Zifferblatt mit fein gemalter Schlachtszene und Erinnerungsinschrift "Bataille bei Arcola gewonnen von Bonaparte den 16 November 1795". In der lünettenförmigen Öffnung wechseln sich ein Reiter, ein Gespann und eine Soldatentruppe ab, das Schlüsselloch am Rande gechippt (leicht haarrissig, der Schlüssel fehlt). Das Werk mit Spindelhemmung funktionstüchtig. In Gehäuse aus Silber. Länge 8 cm, Durchmesser ca. 6 cm. A German verge pocket watch with automaton, circa 1800 A German verge pocket watch with automaton, circa 1800 Emailliertes Zifferblatt mit fein gemalter Schlachtszene und Erinnerungsinschrift "Bataille bei Arcola gewonnen von Bonaparte den 16 November 1795". In der lünettenförmigen Öffnung wechseln sich ein Reiter, ein Gespann und eine Soldatentruppe ab, das Schlüsselloch am Rande gechippt (leicht haarrissig, der Schlüssel fehlt). Das Werk mit Spindelhemmung funktionstüchtig. In Gehäuse aus Silber. Länge 8 cm, Durchmesser ca. 6 cm. Condition: II -

A vintage novelty Ingersoll / Smiths 'Dennis the Menace' character Pocket Watch, with keyless crown wind and 'Gnasher' automaton, chrome case c.1960's, running. 

A vintage novelty Ingersoll / Smiths Footballer Pocket Watch, with keyless crown wind and 'kicking' automaton,the subsidiary seconds dial with central rotating 'football', chrome case c.1950's, running.

A vintage novelty Ingersoll / Smiths 'Guinness Time' Pocket Watch, with keyless crown wind and 'Toucan' automaton, chrome case c.1950's, running.

Automaton Antique Doll circa early 20th Century Bisque doll with fixed eyes. With key in working order with twisting head and moving arm. Lace overskirt. Moves on wheels. Complete with parasol. Height approx. 54cm Condition: Wear commensurate with age and use. Generally good. Under skirt showing some signs of wear.

A lacquered brass singing bird-in-cage automaton, 30cm high, boxed.

A Georgian oak longcase clock, by T. Pilch of North Walsham, the dial break arch with a painted automaton of a blacksmith at his forge, square dial with chapter ring bearing Roman and Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds dial, and date aperture, two train eight day movement with bell strike, in the hood with three brass finials, and brass capped pillars, with a plain trunk, raised on bracket feet, with pendulum, weights and key, 220cm high. On initial inspection the case and movement appear good. The dial, however, looks to have been extensively repainted, particularly the clock maker's details, chapter ring, and seconds dial, and may be a marriage with the case.

Early 19th century 8 day longcase clock by William Ward of Spilsby with automaton ship behind a brass dial set in a carved oak case mounted by a swan neck pediment. Ht 231cm W 45cm D 23cm

19th century oak grandfather clock, broken swan neck pediment over a painted dial with ship automaton, 51 x 203 x 27cm.

Oostenrijk, vruchtenhouten pendule met automaton, J. Straub Wien, circa 1830; Uurwerk uitgevoerd met gaand- en slagwerk op bel. Geplaatst in architectonische vruchtenhouten kast met albasten zuilen, koperen appliques, spiegelachterwand en florale decoratie in het vloertje. Geheel bekroond door vaasornament. Wijzerplaat met koperen mechaniek van Amor die pijl smeed op aambeeld, omringd door email cijferring met Arabische cijfers. (cijferring beschadigd, bel los). h. 46 cm, b. 26 cm, d. 12 cm Christie's Amsterdam, European Noble and Private Collections, sale 2811, 24-25 June 2008, lot 24 [1] An Austrian gilt-brass mounted, walnut, fruitwood, albaster and pen-engraved automation mantel clock, J Straub, Wien, first quarter 19th century

A George III mahogany eight-day musical automaton table clock, Benjamin Ward, London, the silvered dial in polychrome floral surround above miniature selector dials for MINUET/AIRE/JIG and MARCH and STRIKE/SILENT above a painted automaton scene of figures and swans crossing a river, the movement with verge escapement playing on eight bells, striking on a ninth, the backplate engraved with Ho Ho bird, in breakarched, finely figured case surmounted by a tempietto with brass pillars, finials and pineapples, caryatid and rococo frets, on outset bracket feet, pendulum, 107cm h In good restored, retail condition.   The movement is clean, runs smoothly, functions on Stike Silent and chimes.  In addition to the strike bell there are eight graduated bells flanked by a total of nineteen hammers (8 plus 11).  The repeat board also activates the tune and automaton.  Please note in the interests of full disclosure that a staff member of Mellors & Kirk has an interest in this lot being a relative of the original purchaser, now deceased. 

A Victorian automaton, a clockwork walking bisque doll with leather arms, the underside marked, "Patented July 15th, 1862; also, in Europe, 20 Dec. 1862", height 24cm

A small brass cased bird cage automaton clock, with bird, height 13cm.

A modern clock automaton, caged birds, height 20cm.

A Continental automaton, as a bird in a cage, the feather bird perched among fruiting vine on a green velvet ground, circular gilt base inset with blue stones, winding with a key, 25cm high overall

A CLOCKWORK AUTOMATON OF TWO DANCING GIRLS, marked 'American Mechanical Toy Co. NY' to underside of lid, c. late 19th/early 20th Century, two wooden dolls with jointed limbs on vertical rods connecting them to the clockwork mechanism, which is contained in a mahogany box with faded and worn pictorial transfer to front, in working order, dolls both complete but have some paint loss, wear and damaged/missing clothing, box complete but has some minor damage, marking and wear, with replacement Hornby key, height of dolls approx. 14cm, height of box & dolls together approx. 26cm, width of box approx. 16cm, depth of box approx. 9cm, with two boxed Pelham Jumpette Puppets Golly and Clown, both appear complete and in good condition with only very minor paint loss and wear, boxes but have minor damage, marking and wear. These items are listed on the basis that they are illustrative of a bygone culture in which there were different social norms. We understand the potential controversy surrounding this type of item but believe that providing transparent information about historical content fosters greater understanding of our complex cultural history (3)

Rare tableau-horloge avec automates attribué à Xavier Tharin de la seconde moitié du XIXe siècleA rare automaton picture clock attributed to Xavier Tharin, second half 19th centuryDepicting an idealised painted landscape with a seashore town and the countryside to the background, presenting various mechanical novelties, including moving boats, a train, a windmill and a fountain, the circular enamelled clock dial framed within the right hand side tower house, the musical mechanical movement activates hourly, and within a foliate carved glazed frame, 107cm wide, 31cm deep, 85cm high (42in wide, 12in deep, 33in high)Footnotes:Xavier Tharin is recorded working in Paris, circa 1860.The celebrated Anatole France describes a very similar mechanical painting clock from his childhood in his book 'Le Livre de mon ami', published in 1855: '...the dining room is very peculiar because of a clock painting that represents a mountain by the sea with a church, under a blue sky. And when the hour strikes, a ship starts navigating on the waves, a locomotive with its carriages emerges out of a tunnel and a air balloon rises... It seems that the train, the ship and the balloon only departed every hour and that's a long time, an hour...'This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: WW Lot is located in the Bonhams Warehouse and will only be available for collection from this location.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A 20th century bird automaton clock, height 16.5 cm.

Curios. A collection of 19th century Victorian and 20th century Edwardian collectables. The lot comprising The Atlas Continuous Spray in orig. box, a small automaton music box, a US Eveready Electric Flashlight Serial No. 267625, a Swiss made travelling desk clock in green morocco case, The Wonderscope by A. H. Baird pord. Scientific Novelities Ltd., a pair of opera glasses in white metal & mother of pearl panelling complete with handle presented in recent velvet pouch, a Kodak film reel tin, a Pathe tin similar & another.Wonderscope box measures approx. 6cm x 21cm x 11cm.

Car manuals and other books, a bird automaton, opera glasses, dip pens and miscellanea

A Birdcage music box with three automaton singing birds(af)

Vintage Big Mouth Billy Bass, Rocky Lobster, Tommy The Trout and Rainbow Trout automaton singing fish.

Bird -in-a-cage automaton, early 20th century, brass wirework cage with musical mechanism, height 27cmDusty and tarnished but no damage and in working order

Puppenautomat Tanzendes Paar. H 22 cm. Dame mit Brustkopf, blauen Glasaugen, blonder Mohairperücke und Kleid mit rotem Rock und Schürze. Herr mit Kurbelkopf, blauen Glasaugen, Mohairperücke, Tirolerhut und schwarzer Samthose. Altersspuren. 1 Hand und eventuell Beine ergänzt. Uhrwerk läuft, aber Figur bewegt sich nicht. Aufrufzeit 24. | Okt. 2024 | voraussichtlich 10:11 Uhr (CET) Dancing couple doll automaton. H 22 cm. Lady with crank head, blue glass eyes, blonde mohair wig and dress with red skirt and apron. Gentleman with crank head, blue glass eyes, mohair wig, Tyrolean hat and black velvet trousers. Signs of age. 1 hand and possibly legs replaced. Movement runs, but figure does not move. Call time 24 | Oct. 2024 | probably 10:11 am (CET)*This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.

Swiss Wall Clock, with automaton style bandsmen Edelweiss musical movement, three conifer weights.Wear commensurate with age, one tree loose, would benefit from a clean, no guarantee on working order

A crate containing a quantity of vintage toys including Power Ranger figures, a laughing policemen automaton, etc.

A Japanese bird cage automaton, similar Gramophone table lighterm others Colibri, BG and international coins, costume jewellery, watches, scent bottles etc

A Meccano clock kit number 1, a Hasbro romper room musical jack in the box, alphabet bricks, Enesco on stage musical automaton, carousel, chess and draughts board, together with an Aberdeen two band transistor radio, all boxed.

A MUSICAL AUTOMATON PICTURE OF DANCING SAILORS BY GUSTAVE VICHY CIRCA 1890two polychrome metal sailors with articulates knees and hips, with painted background depicting a harbour, the case with handle, housing a musical key winding movement with key and stop/start. 35cm high, 40cm wideOn May 30, 1764, in Paris, King Louis XV (1710–1774) watched as a gold-plated mechanical duck sat on a podium. The duck proceeded to stand up, flap its wings, stretch out its long neck, and peck at some grain, much to the King's delight. For its grand finale, the duck sat down, settled itself, and then, with a loud quack, stood up once more and—miraculously—defecated onto a silver dish. Canard Digérateur automaton was a mechanical miracle.Voltaire (1694–1778) hailed Jacques de Vaucanson (1709–1782), the inventor of the Canard Digérateur, or Digesting Duck, as the modern Prometheus. While King Solomon is said to have had a throne guarded by mechanical beasts, the origins of automata can be traced back to ancient Greece. Hero (or Heron) of Alexandria, a Greek engineer and mathematician, wrote a treatise on making automata and designed several impressive devices. During the Middle Ages, automatons were used in clock towers to indicate the passing of time and to entertain the public. However, it was from the mid-18th century to the end of the Victorian era that the art of building automata truly flourished. These machines captivated audiences with their complexity and humour.The tradition of automata continued into the late 19th century, especially in Paris, with the expanding market pioneered by makers such as Roullet & Decamps (established in 1886), Léopold Lambert (founded in 1866), and Gustave Vichy (established in 1862).Gustave Vichy, born in 1839 in Paris, took over his family's mechanical toy business after his father went bankrupt. He improved the mechanisms by using metal parts and shifted focus to musical automata. In 1864, he married Maria Teresa Burger, who designed fashionable doll clothes. Vichy innovated in automata production and achieved recognition with awards, including a gold medal at the 1880 World Fair in Melbourne. His son Henry later renamed the firm G&H and integrated phonographs into their products.A similar example is illustrated in Jack Tar A Sailor’s Life: 1750-1910 Marine Art & Antiques, p.151. Condition Report: In good working condition - both mechanically and musicallyGood presentable conditionSome flaking to figures and spots of overpainting to the backgroundWith winding key and start/stopInscribed label versoCase sealed preventing easy access to movementSome minor flaking to outer gilt frameSee images

A Swiss gilt white metal and enamel cased singing bird automaton music box, by Charles Bruguier (1788 - 1862); of rectangular form, the hinged oval cover decorated with a Lake and Mountain landscape, the spandrels with flowers on a light blue ground; the front, back, sides and underside with foliate and floral engraving, to recessed lobed corners; a hinged compartment at the back housing the key; the pop-up cover with conforming enamel decoration to its underside, the coloured feathered bird rising amongst pierced gilt metal foliate filigree work; 4cm high, 9.5cm wide, 6cm deep With original purple velvet lined leather retail case.

A German gilt metal caged singing bird automaton, 20th century; the articulated bird with feathers, on a perch with entwined foliage, the mechanism in the cylindrical base; 29cm high excluding hanging ring

A late 19th century automaton landscape depicting an oil painted rural scene of a church beside a river, the tower having a clock dial behind which is set a chain fusee timepiece watch movement with engraved balance cock to the verge escapement and signed Ambrose, London, No. 902, with a windmill on the banks of the river having sails moving via a pulley from the movement, with a gilt-wood frame, dimensions 48.5cm x 36cm.

A 1950s British automaton novelty nickel plated pocket watch, 50mm, appears to run, with naughty scene of a young couple drinking and his penis moves when ticking

A mid 20th century West German singing twin bird cage music box automaton. Wind-up with controls. H.27cm.

A FRENCH GILT-METAL SINGING BIRD AUTOMATONProbably by Bontems, Early 20th Century Mounted perched in a cage, with foliate swagged decoration, stamped 132 to the side, and MADE IN FRANCE to the underside, winding mechanism, 28cm high

A small 1920s/30s automaton desk clock, the gilt dial inscribed 'Le Petit, Forgeron', 6.7cm high, in leather travel case.

An early 20th century German clockwork automaton walking cat, 19cm high; together with a small monkey. (2)

A Tibetan Bronze Thunderbolt (Dorje), 19th century, together with an inlaid bone prayer wheel and a modern clockwork bird automaton

A Continental automaton, as a bird in a cage, the feather bird perched among fruiting vine on a green velvet ground, circular gilt base inset with blue stones, winding with a key, 25cm high overall

A J. H. Animations automaton of a fisherman with composite hands and face, beard, yellow hat and coat, and a net, electronic function moving both arms and head, 33 1/2" tall (Est. plus 24% premium inc. VAT)Condition Report: Working order. Some wear to one hand. Generally good, but does show some minor age.