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Fourteen Balls Toy Co.: A boxed Fourteen Balls Toy Co. automaton, 'Writer's Cramp (The Typing Tiger)', Made in 2001, by Matt Smith and Paul Spooner. Extremely rare example. Original box. In very good condition. Please assess photographs.

Paul Spooner: A Paul Spooner and Matt Smith, Fourteen Balls Toy Co. automaton, 'Famous Automaton Miniatures: Secret Shrines, Anubis Swiss Army Knife'. In very good condition. Please assess photographs.

Paul Spooner: A Paul Spooner and Matt Smith, Fourteen Balls Toy Co. automaton, 'Fed up with Argument?'. In very good condition. Please assess photographs.

Paul Spooner: A Paul Spooner and Matt Smith, Fourteen Balls Toy Co. automaton, 'Poisoned Milk', Made in 1994. The cat laps the milk and then collapses but gets back up and starts again! In very good condition. Please assess photographs.

Paul Spooner: A Paul Spooner and Matt Smith, Fourteen Balls Toy Co. automaton, 'Pavlov's Jackal'. In very good condition. Please assess photographs.

Paul Spooner: A boxed Paul Spooner and Matt Smith, Fourteen Balls Toy Co. automaton, 'Flogging a Dead Horse'. Original box, designed by Paul Spooner, Made by Matt Smith. In very good condition. Please assess photographs.

Paul Spooner: A Paul Spooner and Matt Smith, Fourteen Balls Toy Co. automaton, 'Hungry for Love'. Larger size automaton with lots of ingenious movement. In very good condition. Please assess photographs.

Paul Spooner: A Paul Spooner and Matt Smith, Fourteen Balls Toy Co. automaton, 'Anubis in Montmarte'. In very good condition. Please assess photographs.

Paul Spooner: A Paul Spooner and Matt Smith, Fourteen Balls Toy Co. automaton, 'The Barecats'. The big cat turns the handle to move the little cat! This model became the logo of the Cabaret Mechanical Theatre. Original box. In very good condition. Please assess photographs.

Paul Spooner: A Paul Spooner and Matt Smith, Fourteen Balls Toy Co. automaton, 'The Wiggling Figure'. In very good condition. Please assess photographs.

Fourteen Balls Toy: A Matt Smith, Fourteen Balls Toy Co. automaton, 'Yo Yo Dalmatian'. Made in 1995. In very good condition. Please assess photographs.

Paul Spooner: A Paul Spooner and Matt Smith, Fourteen Balls Toy Co. automaton, 'Anubis Press-Ups', Made in 1998. In very good condition. Please assess photographs.

Automaton: A mid-19th century, very rare German musical automaton of animals. Circa 1850. Comprising a donkey and a fox which are seated at the back, with two monkeys that dance at the front, one holding an instrument, alongside a dog and a cat dancing together. The animals are all dressed as humans would. The back of the piece has three mirrors which look onto the platform. Appears in a working order but possibly in need of a service. Measuring approx. 25cm x 26cm x 15cm. Please assess photographs.

An Art Deco Vitascope Automaton clock, in a brown Bakelite case, with a silvered dial and window showing a sailing ship on rough seas, no plug, 27cm wide 16.5cm deep32cm highCondition ReportNo plug - the working condition is unknown and cannot be checked. Hands a little bent, chrome spotted. Rocker working.

JOHN MALTBY (1936-2020), WIND FRESH TO STRONG ..., painted wood automaton, signed verso, 24cm wide

A late 19th/early 20th century German automaton, unsigned, c.1900, in form of a black clown with white painted face and hands, the mechanical movement making his head nod and mouth open, Papier Mache face, cardboard body, 55cm. Original clothing, working order, left thumb missing right thumb damaged, clothing dirty, face paint pealing in places.this example for auction is 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 context fosters greater understanding of our complex cultural history.

A cold cast bronze figure of Best Mate "Defining Moment", Best Mate at Cheltenham 2004 by Timothy Potts, produced for Sporting Heritage, limited edition No'd. 36/750, 35 cm wide x 35 cm high including stand, together with a modern verdigris patinated bronze horse head figure on block base, 26 cm high and a weighted automaton type figure of a woman in single horse carriage, 42.5 cm high

A Reproduction Clockwork Automaton Birdcage Clock, Working Order, 18cms High

A Reproduction Clockwork Automaton Birdcage Clock, Working Order, 19cms High

A Collection of Various Treen to Comprise Extending Rack, Bellows, Pipe Rack etc Together with a Musical Cat Group Automaton, Wicker Box etc

A Kalidescope and a magic dancer.The museum of modern art N.Y kalidescope H 22cm.With a wind up automaton Magic Dancer key wind to verso, with a small drawer below.H20.5cm.

Early 20th Century Automaton Standing Drum Player, a composition head black doll wearing a pink cotton suit and white shirt, on a papier mache body with painted boots, head nods, clockwork motion (key missing), on a painted square wooden stand, 55cm high

A modern solar system gilt metal automaton and a quantity of hardstone specimens and minerals contained in collectors trays. (qty)

Early 20th century tinplate clockwork automaton of a gentleman removing his top hat, 22cm high

An Antique brass caged mechanical automaton with musical bird, height 28cm.In working order

Bontems style clockwork double singing bird automaton, possibly French, 26 cm high, late 19th or early 20th century

An Austrian Biedermeier brass automaton portico mantel clock, 11cm dial inscribed with Arabic numerals and centred by a putto blacksmith, striking his anvil in conjunction with the chime, twin winding holes, eight day movement striking on a bell, the architectural case crested by an eagle, 59cm high, 34cm wide, 13cm deep

An Austrian Biedermeier ebonised automaton portico mantel clock, 11.5cm dial inscribed with Arabic numerals and centred by a putto blacksmith, striking his anvil in conjunction with the chime, twin winding holes, eight day movement striking on a bell, the architectural case quite plain, 41cm high, 26cm wide, 14cm deep

A reproduction automaton clock modelled as birds in a cage, H19cm

A singing bird-in-a-cage musical clockwork automaton, 20th c, of stamped brass and wirework, 26cm h Good condition and working order

A quantity of wooden items including tea caddy, cigar boxes, Jerusalem olive wood automaton clock etc

Early 20th century French walking elephant automaton, probably Roullet & Decamps, kid suede covered papier mache composition, naturalistically painted, with bone tusks and glass eyes, original key, mechanism needs attention, H18cm

An early 19th century mahogany longcase clock with eight day movement striking on a bell, the 12-inch painted breakarch dial with foundry scene automaton to arch above black Arabic hour numerals, subsidiary seconds and date aperture, inscribed 'Aquilla Barber Bristol', the hood with swan neck pediment, above glazed door and fluted columns, the trunk with cut corners and rectangular door, on a plain base and plinth, height 212.5cm, with two weights and pendulum. Note: Aquilla Barber is a recorded clockmaker working in Bristol from 1781 to 1846. He died in Newport in 1849.

A Sam Zell 2000 automaton 'No Free Lunch' 459/675 with the instructions, booklet and original box Location:If there is no condition report shown, please request

A collection of mixed bakelite, celluloid and other similar items to include; a cased set of red and light green circular gaming counters; a novelty spinning toy with central chromed bar with two green birds, approx. 17.6cm long; a novelty circular bakelite abacus like toy with multi coloured central pieces on a black bar approx. 7.7cm diameter; a box of multiple stained bone gaming counters; a set of celluloid dominoes in leather commemorative case 1953; a Bamdalasta black celluloid / bakelite dominoes set in original circular case with applied domino design to top, approx. 12.2cm diameter; a bakelite cased set of small gaming counters; a novelty part automaton articulated figure of a gymnast on pole; a multicoloured octagonal set of toys with various names of animals to bases, all of graduating sizes, and a mix of multicoloured and multi-designed bakelite / plastic charms on ring holders, one of two Highland Terriers etc, also a novelty faux tortoiseshell bakelite folding lady, approx. 8.7cm long.  Further details: all generally okay, some with minor loss and scratches, general wear.

A gilt metal and walnut novelty bird-cage automaton table timepiece, the clockwork mechanism moving the bird from side to side, the central revolving dial of bird's-nest form with three bead eggs, the turned base raised on filigree ball feet13.5cm highsplit to wood base. movement not tested for accuracy or duration. The mechanism causes the bird to oscillate, but there is no music, singing or whistling accompanying 

A Roullet & Decamps musical drinking polar bear automaton, early 20th century, covered in white fur, with orange and black glass eyes, composition nose and bone teeth, carved wooden hands and feet, clockwork mechanism causing the bear to pour liquid from a metal bottle to a cup and drink40cm highSome slight paint loss and cracking to fingers and toes, possibly with old retouching. Cosmetically in generally good condition, though with some slight fur loss to rear legs and one seam slightly open to true left side. Appears to function well mechanically.

A Roullet & Decamps knitting rabbit automaton, early 20th century, the bespectacled rabbit inset with glass eyes, the key-wind mechanism to the back moulded with initials R D30cm highMechanically appears to run well. With original label to underside. Slight gesso losses to paw, some loss of lacquer to spectacle frames, but generally in good decorative order.

A Roullet & Decamp clockwork tiger automaton, circa 1900-1910, inset with glass eyes, the carton body clad in fur, articulated legs and head, the motor causing the tiger to stalk and then pounce16 x 48 x 9cmA number of tears and losses to 'fur', particularly noticeable to the tail, neck and muzzle. Appears to have an old overlaid 'fur' collar of a similar pattern, now also loose. Mechanism functions. Well loved and somewhat tired.

Automaton: A French, late 19th century, musical automaton, incorporating a fortified tower, medieval windmill, and a three masted Man-of-War flying the French tricolour with a hand painted view upon the glass dome. Mechanism will be operated by pull strings with various functions including moving a soldier, rocking the ship, turning the sails of the windmill, playing two airs, although it does need servicing. Printed label on the underside of the case "Musique a 2 Airs, La Marseillaise, Choeur des Girondins, and handwritten number to the bottom of the label", case measuring approx. 50cm width, 20cm depth, 49cm height.

A late 19th early 20th century articulated gadget cane with carved wood French bulldogThe head with glass eyes, automaton with spring-loaded lower jaw segmented collar, carved shaft, metal ferrule, ears with celluloid repairs, 91cm long, (35 1/2in long)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Shop Display Automaton figure with chefs outfit with blue/white hooped trousers holding a tray, when operated the head and right arm swing back and forth 32", 82cm high

A 19th century Bradley & Hubbard cast iron John Bull blinking eye automaton clock case, painted in polychrome, 40cm high overall

A 19th century brass musical caged bird automaton, the base having stamped decoration and containing two birds, h 28cm 

A 1906 Italian Automaton barrel percussion piano by Fratelli Erba, ebonised with gilt detailing, playing an array of instruments including drum, cymbal, triangle, piano. Crank wound playing ten melodies playing on a 15 inch barrel. 20 cent play. Working order. (On wheels)

Hayter Hobby 41 Electric lawnmower together with ransomes patent chain automaton roller

PETER MARKEY. Seagull, an acrylic painting featuring a solitary automaton seagull. Unsigned. 61 x 91cm. Condition Report: In good condition. In one corner, glue blocks have become loose.  Please note that all items in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s) PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING.  The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.WE CANNOT SHIP THIS LOT due to fragility, size or weight. Our recommended carrier is MBE Plymouth on +44 (0) 1752 257224 or info@mbeplymouth.co.uk.

A Napoleonic prisoner of war carved bone automaton modelled as a man operating a grinding wheel, height 12cm.Condition Report: Not in working order, lacking right arm.

A Napoleonic prisoner of war carved bone automaton modelled as a man opening a barrel, with interesting paper label to base inscribed 'Made by French prisoners of war in Dartmoor about 1803-5 John Mousford Commissary', height 9.5cm.Condition Report: Missing a finial and in partially working order.

A Napoleonic prisoner of war carved bone automaton modelled as a seamstress attending to a Spinning Jenny, in working order, height 10cm, and another similar in need of restoration (2).

J H Animations advertising shop window display automaton figure of a baker, applied plaque to base, lacking tray, H84cm

A vintage scratch built fairground automaton with hand painted livery for Brown's galloping horses with adapted Mamod traction engine and transformer

An antique silver cased automaton musical bird box, the cased decorated with winged cherubs playing musical instruments - the oval hinged lid revealing a singing bird with coloured feathers - 11cm x 8cm CONDITION REPORT In our judgement this lot is offered in working order, in that in winds, runs and chirps.Good condition thoughout, though notably the inner bird-shaped hatch is not attached. Importantly, it is included with the lot to allow for restoration.Our team of trusted experts are on hand to help and always endeavour to provide an accurate judgement. The ultimate responsibility lies with the buyer however, and we recommend that you make every effort to inspect the lot yourself. To that end, we have provided a number of additional images to showcase the lot in further detail.

Peter MARKEY (1930-2016) 'The Painter' and 'The Trojan Horse' 'The Painter', wooden automaton, signed,13cm high, 19.5cm wide and 7cm deep, together with 'The Trojan Horse', unsigned, 19.5cm high, 10cm wide and 6cm deep Shipping is available from £21.76 to a UK Mainland address.The Painter is missing its head, but is otherwise in good working order. The Trojan Horse is missing its tail and the movement is not running altogether smoothly, though is working. The Painter is signed Peter Markey whereas the Trojan Horse is not - please view added image.

A 20th century automaton - modelled in the form of an Arab horseman, 16cm high.

A 20th century boat automaton - the sailor aboard star gazing, 23cm high.

A Mid-20th century Silver Plated Bird Automaton Musical Box A Mid-20th century Silver Plated Bird Automaton Musical Box, of shaped outline and decorated with birds amongst foliate scrolls in relief, with clockwork mechanism, stamped "EB Metal" to underside.10cm wideAppears to function but no guarantee of working order, hinged cover slightly off centre, surface pitting and rubbing to plate.

A vintage jewellery box automaton with a bird sat upon a swing

A cast iron novelty Bradley & Hubbard mantel clock, cast as John Bull, dated July 1887, automaton eyes, painted in polychrome, 40cm high overall

A cast iron automaton figure clock with moving eyes