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A ROWING BOATSMAN PRIMITIVE AUTOMATON "painted wood, indistinctly signed

Neil Hardy - A late 20th century 'Evolutionary Blunders' series mechanical automaton toy / desk ornament. The automaton in the form of a dinosaur with a rubix cube in hand, with hand winding handle and gears to side. Measures approx. 19cm tall.

A collection of various wooden and painted animals, figures, including a dog automaton and a Christmas automaton

Leeres Gehäuse aus vergoldetem Metall für einen Singvogel-Automaten, um 1900Vermutlich von Bontems, mit gerundeten Ecken, verziert mit Tafeln mit Blumenranken und Körben, Deckel mit Reliefmotiv von Fackel und Köcher, Breite 9,8 cm, insgesamt guter Zustand, möglicherweise nachvergoldet, Vergoldungsmängel an der Unterseite. Unbenutzter Originalbestand, der Deckel ist nicht befestigt und die Gehäusefront wurde nicht für den Starthebel gebohrt. Ein nützliches Teil für Studien oder Restaurierung. Start Price: EUR 300 Zustand: (2-/-)Vacant Gilt-Metal Case for a Singing Bird Automaton, c. 1900Probably Bontems, with re-entrant corners, decorated with panels of floral sprays and baskets, the lid with motif of torch and quiver in relief, wd. 3 7/8 in (9.8 cm), overall good, possibly regilded, defects in gilding on the underside. - Note: Unused original stock, the lid is unattached and the case front has not been drilled for the activation slide. A useful resource for study or restoration. Start Price: EUR 300 Condition: (2-/-)

Wiener Automatenuhr mit Walzenspielwerk, um 1850Mit dreizügigem Acht-Tage-Werk, Stunden- und Viertelstundenschlag auf Gong, großes emailliertes Zifferblatt mit zentralem Kalender, Ø 6,5 cm, arabische Ziffern, gerahmt mit einem Paar neoklassizistischer Jacquemart-Automaten-Figuren, Sonnenmaskenpendel mit Seidenfadenaufhängung, Innenetikett "Carl Wilhelm Koch zur Reise-Uhr, Kärnthnerstraße, Wien", in gewölbtem, ebonisiertem Gehäuse, modelliert als Bücherregal mit Büchern, flankiert von Hermen und überragt von einer geschnitzten Eule auf zwei weiteren Büchern, auf ebonisiertem Sockel mit Walzenspielwerk für 2 Melodien von Gustav Rebíček Musikwerke Fabrik in Prag, Nr. 3542/49070, mit 84 Zähnen im Kamm (ein Diskantzahn fehlt), Baßzähnen auf der rechten Seite, Fadenaufzug, Walzenbreite 10 cm, Gesamthöhe 54,5 cm, Musikwerk in unrestauriertem spielenden Zustand, einige Dämpfer müßten reguliert werden, Uhrwerk läuft, Zifferblatt mit vereinzelten Randausbrüchen und Füllungen, Eule fehlt ein Ohr. Mit zwei Schlüsseln. - Eine sehr ungewöhnliche Wiener Spieluhr. Start Price: EUR 1400 Zustand: (3/3)Viennese Musical Automaton Clock, c. 1850With eight-day three-train movement striking and repeating hours and quarters on gong accompanied by pair of neo-classical armored jacquemart automata, 2 ¾ in. (6.5 cm) enameled Arabic dial with central calendar, silk-thread suspension, sun-mask pendulum and interior label of "Carl Wilhelm Koch zur Reise-Uhr, Kärnthnerstraße, Wien", in arched ebonized housing modeled as a bookcase with composition volumes flanked by herms and surmounted by a carved owl atop two more books, on ebonized base housing two-air cylinder movement by Gustav Rebí?ek Musikwerke Fabrik in Prague, no. 3542 / 49070, with 84 teeth in comb (one treble tooth missing), bass teeth to the right and pull-string activation, cylinder 4 in. (10 cm), ht. 21 ¼ in. (54.5 cm), musical movement in unrestored playing condition, a couple of dampers in need of adjustment, clock movement running, dial with scattered edge-chips and fills, owl missing one ear. With two keys. - A very unusual Viennese musical clock. Start Price: EUR 1400 Condition: (3/3)

Seltene Ormolu-Singvogel-Automatenuhr von Blaise Bontems, um 1885Mit zweizügigem Uhrwerk von S. Martie et Cie, Nr. 1829, mit "Vogel"- und "Médaille de Bronze"-Prägung, Stunden- und Halbstundenschlag auf Glocke, großes Porzellanzifferblatt mit römischen Ziffern Ø 9 cm, Ormolu-Gehäuse mit Sevres-Porzellanbeschlägen, verziert mit Blumenranken und Girlanden in türkisblauen Bordüren. Der glasierte Mittelteil beherbergt einen Vogelautomaten mit schillerndem Gefieder auf einer schwenkbaren Sitzstange, mit beweglichen Flügeln, beweglichem Metallschnabel und Schwanz, in einem wilden Gehege aus Blumen und Farnen, auf geschnitztem Goldholzsockel mit Federwerk, Blasebalg und Pfeife, Vogel ca. 3 cm Höhe, Gesamtmaße 69 x 60 cm, insgesamt guter, funktionsfähiger Zustand, eine Metallhalterung gespalten, kleine Abplatzung auf der Rückseite der linken Porzellansäule, mit Schlüssel. - Singvogeluhren aus vergoldeter Bronze, die mit Porzellanplatten verziert sind, erschienen im oberen Preissegment des Bontems-Katalogs. - Literatur: Bailly, "Flights of Fancy, Mechanical Singing Birds", S. 297, 328. - Das extravagante skulpturale Gehäuse mit Putten, die Trauben, Kelch und Panflöte unter einem Füllhorn tragen, ist das einzige Beispiel seiner Art, das wir bisher gesehen haben. Die Themen Musik, Fest und Überfluß setzen sich in den Porzellanplatten des unteren Teils fort, die zwei Urnen und eine pfeifende Putte darstellen. Der Automat ist unabhängig vom Uhrwerk. Der Vogel dreht sich von einer Seite zur anderen und flattert mit den Flügeln und dem Schwanz (Schnabelbewegung inaktiv), während er singt. Gehäuse Originalzustand, mit einer angenehmen Patina, die von einer leichten Reinigung profitieren würde. Eine seltene und bemerkenswerte Automatenuhr. Start Price: EUR 5600 Zustand: (3/3)Rare Ormolu Singing Bird Automaton Clock by Blaise Bontems, c. 1885With two-train clock movement by S. Martie et Cie, no. 1829, with "bird" and "Médaille de Bronze" stamps, striking hours and halves on bell, 3 3/4-inch (9 cm) porcelain dial with Roman numerals, ormolu case with Sevres-type porcelain mounts decorated with floral sprays and garlands in turquoise-blue borders, the glazed central section housing automaton bird with iridescent plumage, swiveling perch, articulated wings, metal beak and tail in wild enclosure of flowers and ferns, on carved giltwood base with going-barrel movement, bellows and whistle, bird approx. 1 ½ in. (3 cm), overall ht. 27 in. x wd. of base 23 ½ in. (69 x 60 cm), overall good, working condition, one metal mounting split, small chip on reverse of left porcelain column, with 11 ¼ in. (29 cm) key. - Note: Gilt-bronze singing bird clocks decorated with porcelain panels appeared in the upper price bracket of the Bontems’ catalog. - Literature: Bailly, "Flights of Fancy, Mechanical Singing Birds", pp. 297, 328. - The flamboyant sculptural case, featuring putti sporting grapes, goblet and panpipes beneath cascading cornucopia, is the only example of its type that we have seen to date. The themes of music, revelry and abundance are continued in the porcelain panels of the lower section, which depict two urns and a putto piper. The automaton is independent of the clock movement. The bird turns from side to side and flutters its wings and tail (beak movement inactive) as it sings. The case is in original condition, with a pleasing patina that would benefit from light cleaning. A rare and remarkable automaton clock. Start Price: EUR 5600 Condition: (3/3)

Musikalischer Manivelle-Puppenautomat, 20. Jh.Vermutlich aus Sonneberg, Deutschland, einen Musiker mit Trommel und Becken darstellend, mit Biskuitporzellankopf, Flanschhals, geschlossenem Mund, feststehenden blauen Glasaugen, durchstochenen Ohren, Mohairperücke, geschnitzten und bemalten unteren Gliedmaßen aus Holz, auf papierbezogenem Sockel mit handgedrehtem Walzenspielwerk, das die Figur veranlaßt, den Kopf zu drehen und den Trommelstock hin- und herzubewegen, bekleidet mit spitzenbesetztem lilafarbenem Satin-Outfit, Höhe 36 cm einschließlich Hut, funktioniert. Start Price: EUR 350 Zustand: (3/2)Musical Manivelle Automaton, 20th CenturyProbably Sonneberg, Germany, depicting a musician with drum and cymbals, with bisque head, flange neck, closed mouth, fixed blue glass eyes, pierced ears, mohair wig, carved and painted wood lower limbs, on paper-covered base with hand-turned single-air musical movement causing the figure to turn his head and move the drumstick back and forth, dressed in lace-trimmed lilac satin outfit, ht. 14 in. (36 cm) including hat, working. Start Price: EUR 350 Condition: (3/2)

Musikalischer Manivelle-Puppenautomat, 20. Jh.Wahrscheinlich aus Sonneberg, Deutschland, stellt ein Mädchen mit einem Vogel dar, mit Biskuitporzellankopf von Armand Marseille, eingraviert "AM 90 Dep, Germany", offener Mund, feststehende hellblaue Glasaugen, Mohairperücke, geschnitzte und bemalte untere Gliedmaßen aus Holz, Baumwollkleid und Korb. Die Puppe sitzt auf papierbezogenem Sockel, der mit Stoffblumen verziert ist. Das handgedrehte Musikwerk spielt "Für Elise", während sich die Figur von einer Seite zur anderen dreht. Höhe 27 cm, funktioniert. Start Price: EUR 350 Zustand: (2/2)Musical Manivelle Automaton, 20th CenturyProbably Sonneberg, Germany, depicting a girl with a bird, with bisque head by Armand Marseille incised "AM 90 Dep, Germany", open mouth, fixed bright-blue glass eyes, mohair wig, carved and painted wood lower limbs, cotton dress and basket, seated on paper-covered base decorated with fabric flowers, the hand-turned musical movement playing "Für Elise" as the figure turns from side to side, ht. 10 ½ in. (27 cm), working. Start Price: EUR 350 Condition: (2/2)

Automaten-Szene, Ende 20. Jh.Darstellung eines Mädchens mit Korb und Schmetterling in einer Landschaft mit Blumen, Gräsern und einem Baum, in lasiertem Rahmen mit faksimiliertem "Tiffany Studios"-Etikett und kleinem Walzenspielwerk mit Federwerkantrieb, der die Figur dazu bringt, ihren Oberkörper und ihre Füße zu bewegen, Rahmen 51 x 61 cm, funktionsfähiger Zustand, unterer Teil des Rahmens bestoßen. Start Price: EUR 100 Zustand: (3/3)Automaton Scene, late 20th CenturyDepicting a girl with basket and butterfly in landscape with flowers, grasses and a tree, in grained frame with facsimile "Tiffany Studios" label and small cylinder musical movement causing the figure to move her upper body and her feet, frame 20 x 24 in. (51 x 61 cm), working condition, lower section of frame scuffed. Start Price: EUR 100 Condition: (3/3)

Münzbetriebener Figurenautomat mit kleinem MusikwerkFür's Grusi ein Ständchen von Liesel und Fränzchen, Schweiz, Einwurf 20 Cts., mit 4 beweglichen Figuren, kleines Walzenspielwerk, 2 Federwerkmotoren, vermutlich Eigenbau, Mechanik müßte justiert werden, Maße 46 x 12 x 41 cm. Start Price: EUR 180 Zustand: (3/4-)Coin-Operated Automaton with Small Musical MovementFür's Grusi ein Ständchen von Liesel und Fränzchen, Switzerland, for 20 Cts. coins, with 4 articulated figures, small cylinder musical movement, 2 spring motors, probably home-made, mechanism needs adjustment, dimensions 18 x 4 ¾ x 16 in. Start Price: EUR 180 Condition: (3/4-)

Mostly Oriental themed ornaments, 2 automaton clocks, Foo dogs, incense burner etc

19th century French tableau mecanique automaton, Chinese figure lying on his back kicking colourful balls into the air. He has a bisque head with painted features and a topknot, wearing a pale blue and white satin costume heightened with foil. He has metal hands and a papier-mache body articulated at the elbows and knees. The figure is surrounded by velvet draped theatrical stage heightened with foil and off stage mirrors. The back of the case opens to reveal a movement with a gear train driving pulleys, presented in a gilt wood frame and case, complete with key engraved nr 16 and a simple stop and start button to the side of the case. When wound this does work, the head turns, the arms move from the elbow, the knees move and kick the balls into into whilst a melody plays. Video: https://youtube.com/shorts/4YblAsXRe2I?si=JaYDz3r_uNIpNYn9Condition ReportThis automaton may have been subject to restoration including possibly the curtains, buttons and foil but this may also be that these elements are just in good condition. 

A reproduction brass birdcage automaton clock, 13.5cm high

A cast iron novelty mantel clock, cast as John Bull, automaton eyes, 41cm high

Cast iron automaton money box, H: 15 cm. UK P&P Group 1 (£16+VAT for the first lot and £2+VAT for subsequent lots)

VINTAGE COMPOSITE ELECTRIC AUTOMATON 'THE MAD HATTER', green / grey / yellow check pattern jacket, green spotted yellow dickie bow, yellow waistcoat and green trousers, 85cms (h)Provenance: private collection Conwy

A late 19th century American clock by Seth Thomas Plymouth Hollow Connecticut. Together with a brass Sovergin balance, a white metal propelling pencil, another, two propelling toothpicks and a mermaid automaton.The clock has no pendulum and the saucer bell is detached.The mermaid is detached from both arms, and one pencil isn't working

A collection of wooden and metal decorative items to include an automaton 'I Saw Three Ships Come Sailing By' signed Opi '96, a triptych model of figures sitting outside beach huts, by Lyo Moir '92, a Punch and Judy automaton by Jim Edminston '88, various models of seabirds, etcCondition Report: From the estate of actor Dean Sullivan, most known for playing Jimmy Corkhill in the TV series Brookside.

Mid century brown Bakelite Vitascope Industries Ltd electric automaton clock with rocking three masted sailing ship. 33cm high approx. (B.P. 21% + VAT)  Failed PAT test.  No obvious damage, but minor marks/scratches.  Arms on the clock are a bit rusty.

A large Father Christmas automaton.

A rare Gustave Vichy automaton of a Moroccan Harpist, with papier-mâché head, brown glass eyes, papier-mâché body with crossed legs and arms on wires, remains of original costume including dark red jacket with puffed sleeves, fez and slippers, seated on Moorish octagonal base with stained decoration, when wound he moves head from side to side, nods and plucks harp —30 ¼in. (77cm.) high (damage and wear, eye mechanism not operative, replacement or refurbished harp) - see Bailly, Automata, the Golden Age, pp. 72 and 237.

A Jules Steiner clockwork walking automaton 1870s, with Francois Gaultier pressed bisque swivel-head, fixed blue glass eyes, closed mouth, pierced ears, cork pate, the head impressed 2 and shoulder-plate F.G. kid-covered upper arms with bisque hands and carton skirt on wheeled base, the going-barrel movement causing her to move forwards and raise her arms, in original pale green satin costume with pleated skirt and matching hat - 16in. (41cm.) high, (inoperative, shoulder-plate loose and missing wig) - purchased from Christie’s South Kensington 20th May 2003 lot 1014

A rare Roullet & Decamps tulip musical automaton, the single fabric tulip on a velvet covered flower pot, with child seated in the flower, when wound the music plays, the child moves arms and probably the petals open and close —18 ½in. (47cm.) high (mechanism needs attention, refurbished, base signed DML 15, head possibly replacement)

*SALEROOM ANNOUNCEMENT - THIS IS A HAIR LINE DOWN FROM THE BACK OF THE HEAD RIM.*An 19th French skipping automaton, possibly Theroude with fashionable doll head, fixed blue glass eyes with darker iris, pierced ears, ginger wig, swivel head, bisque shoulders, waisted body with wired arms and leg, original red silk dress with lace trim, mounted on a pole on green painted tinplate base with cast-metal spoked wheels, when wound the arms shoulder turn and skips and goes along with key —13 ¼in. (34cm.) high (goes along, but doesn’t skip, wear and ageing to dress and some wear to platform) Condition Report - this is a hair line down from the back of the head rim.

A Roullet & Decamps rabbit in cabbage musical automaton, with white fur covered rabbit, glass eyes, papier-mâché cabbage covered in green and yellow fabric, keywind mechanism causing the music to play, the rabbit to raise up, chew and raise his ears —5 ½in. (14cm.) height of rose (mechanism winds okay, but then slips, moth activity with some damage to fur and leaves, needs restoring)

A Roullet & Decamps rabbit in flower musical automaton, with white fur covered rabbit, glass eyes, papier-mâché rose covered in white fabric with blue edge to petals, keywind mechanism causing the music to play, the rabbit to raise up, chew and raise his ears —6in. (15cm.) height of rose (fading and aged) YOUTUBE SHORT VIDEO - https://youtube.com/shorts/oNEdNg6Zbaw

A large French automaton of a lady powdering her nose, with Tete Jumeau bebe head, fixed blue glass eyes, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig on cork pate, bisque chest and arms, original dark red velvet medieval gown, glass bead trim, holding powder puff in one hand and mirror in other, standing on a gold cut velvet base with BP paper tune label to base, keywind mechanism to back causing the music to play, she moves her head to the right and powders nose, then turns to left to look in mirror —24 ½in. (62cm.) high (restored head and left hand, ageing and wear, moth to wig)

A rare Jean Roullet ‘Le Berger Watteau’ shepherdess with lamb automaton 1880s, with rare special commissioned pressed bisque Jumeau portrait head, fixed blue glass eyes, arched brow brows, finely modelled features, closed red full lips with darker red detail, applied pierced ears, original blonde mohair wig in ringlets, remains of pulped sawdust pate, flanged neck, bisque shoulders with breasts, papier-mâché body and legs with wired arms with bisque forearms, original Burgundy, pink, gold and floral printed silk dress, lace, ribbon and cord trim, tall straw bonnet with pink silk lining and red ribbon trim, petticoats, drawers, silk stockings and red slippers, holding a lidded basket with wool lamb and standing on a square wooden base, when wound the music plays, head turns, the basket lid is lifted with one hand and the lamb head turns —28 ¾in. (73cm.) high (some wear and ageing to clothes, wig balding, pate broken into pieces, does not stand as ankles are weak and other wear)

A Lambert automaton of a girl powdering her nose, with Tete Jumeau bebe head, fixed brown glass eyes, closed mouth, pierced ears, remains of auburn mohair wig, carton body with papier-mâché arms and legs, original green clothing, holding powder puff and mirror, on cubed wood base with integral key, when wound she plays music, moves her head to the right and powders nose, then turns to left to look in mirror —18 ½in. (47cm.) high (ageing and wear, bald wig, base sides recovered)

A reproduction automaton of of a girl with birdcage, possibly by Reuge, with reproduction Jumeau bisque head, the head nods and moves from side to side, her arms move up and down and the bird moves and opens beak whilst music plays, one wooden base with glass dome —24in. (61cm.) height including dome (some fading and wear)

A 19th century French musical rocking ship automaton, with a painted cardboard castle turret and rocky encasement with wind and watermill, the crepe paper sea with three mast sailing ship, pull cord mechanism to play two aires, the ship to rock, the mills to turn and a lead soldier to turn, under a glass dome with painted land and seascape —20in. (51cm.) approximate height (dome broken and glue front right and mechanism in operative)

*SALEROOM ANNOUNCEMENT - PLEASE NOTE WE MISSED A CRACK DOWN BACK OF THE HEAD AND ANOTHER HAIRLINE COMING FROM THE SAME PLACE ONTO THE CHEEK SLIGHTLY. ESTIMATE CHANGED FROM £2,000 - £3000 TO £1,500 - £2,000.*A rare Gustav Vichy Gliding Lady automaton 1870s, with French bisque fashion doll head, grey glass eyes with a black edge to iris, dark brown six stroke brows, closed pink mouth with darker pink detail, ears pierced into the head, remains on blonde mohair wig on cork pate, bisque shoulders, wooden frame body with wired arms with painted metal hands, solid and shaped legs with green silk boots with Dresden paper trim, original mauve silk bustle dress with full sleeves, purple and gilt enamel buttons, fringing and lace trim, underclothes, tall straw hat, standing on a tinplate clockwork box with three spoked metal wheels, when wound she glides along fanning herself, turns her head and while her other hand raises —20in. (51cm.) high (wig almost bald, some ageing to dress and some wear to base) Condition Report - Please note we missed a crack down back of the head and another hairline coming from the same place onto the cheek slightly. Estimate changed from £2,000 - £3000 to £1,500 - £2,000.

A Leopold Lambert automaton drummer boy, with bisque head, fixed blue striated glass eyes, brown feathered brows, closed mouth painted with slight gap and dark pink detail, original brown hair wig, carton and composition body with bisque arms, original yellow and white silk costume with gilt thread and buttons, matching hat, black slippers, brass drum and velvet covered cubed base with LB paper label ‘La Grosse Couixe?’ and LB key, when wound he beat the drum and raise the empty hand —19in. (48cm.) high (head probably with movement, but not connected, some moth loss to top of base and drum skin splitting)

A rare Leopold Lambert reclining lady on chaise longue musical automaton 1880s, with Jumeau bebe bisque head, brown and black glass eyes, closed mouth, pierced ears, original blonde mohair wig on cork pate, bisque arms, carton and papier-mache body, original claret and gold open robe with lace trim and muslin petticoat, reclining on a velvet covered chaise longue with fringing and cushions, when wound the doll fans herself and lifts the gilt metal lorgnettes to her face, moves here head and then reclines —17 ½in. (44.5cm.) long x 16in. (40.5cm.) high (possibly missing a back rest, slight wear, mechanism will need a service)

A Schuo “Tricky” monkey automaton toy, a Merrythought dog soft toy, and two golden plush teddy bears.

Reuge Music, bird in a cage automaton, brass cage with musical mechanism, height 28cm, with wooden stand and glass dome, overall height 37cmAll in good condition but mechanism not currently working

A rare nine character polychromed bone spinning jenny automaton, made by French Napoleonic prisoners of war, circa 1800,the top platform with seated red jacket playing a fiddle with Breton lady alongside operating the spinning wheel, together with a dancing harlequin and turbaned lady and another single pirouetting lady, the front mounted with two seated dogs, supported by four fluted columns above geared mechanism and winding handle and two further turbaned ladies, 7 by 5 1/2 by 3 1/2in (18 by 14 by 9cm) Footnotes:A similar complex polychromed spinning jenny automaton was sold in these rooms as lot 28 on the 8th October 2014 for a hammer price of £12,000.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

An early 20th Century Japanese Kobe automaton in the form of a rickshaw. Shipping category B.

An early 20th Century Japanese Kobe automaton of a monkey and a snake. Shipping category B.

Two vintage automaton musical dogs, both with wind-up clockwork mechanism and heads that move with the music, largest 11" overallCondition Report: Largest generally good, small with hair loss throughout. Both mechanisms work.

A vintage Swiss singing bird in cage automaton, 30cm high.

An early 20th century triple bird automaton singing musical birdcage with scroll detail to the cylindrical body, height 29cm, working.

IN THE MANNER OF BLAISE BONTEMS; a large circa 1900 single bird automaton musical birdcage with gilt painted wooden base, height 47cm, working.

IN THE MANNER OF KARL GRIESBAUM; an early 20th century whistling automaton figural clock, a mustachioed man wearing exaggerated hat and velvet suit and holding an umbrella, height 37cm.Condition Report: No key present but in working order.

IN THE MANNER OF KARL GRIESBAUM; an early 20th century whistling automaton figure carrying a lantern and with painted carved wooden body, height 39cm, with key and working.

A battery operated Charley Weaver Bartender automaton in original box by Rostock Toys, and a Dolls and Toys book with Charley on the cover.

An early 20th century singing automaton single bird birdcage with scroll detail to the cylindrical base, height 30cm, working.

X IN THE MANNER OF KARL GRIESBAUM; an early 20th century whistling automaton with light up lantern, harmonica, and figure standing beside a guitar, height 48cm, with key and working.Ivory submission ref: ED448PLV

IN THE MANNER OF KARL GRIESBAUM; an early 20th century whistling automaton with light up lantern and carved wooden figure, height 49cm, with key and working.

An automaton singing musical birdcage for restoration, currently in kit form.

An early 20th century novelty single bird timepiece in the form of a cage with automaton ticking bird, height 13cm.

An early 20th century two bird automaton singing musical birdcage with painted detail to the cylindrical body, height 33cm, working.

An early 20th century singing automaton single bird birdcage with scroll detail to the cylindrical base, height 29cm, working.

An early 20th century three bird automaton singing musical birdcage with scroll detail to the frame, height 30cm, working.

James Robinson of Well Close Square, a George III black japanned eight day longcase clock, the 30cm arched brass dial with ship automaton, figural seasons spandrels, subsidiary seconds and date aperture, the case with chinoiserie decoration to the front and plain sides, five pillar movement with anchor escapement, 49cm wide, 24cm deep, 223cm highConditionCase is of a greenish black tone, probably where the black finish has been rubbed down to a green base, much of the gilt decoration is missing from the hood, spandrels oxidised, trunk door with some surface scratching at the top, working key and original lock, box base with a later but old plinth foot, dial a little dirty but essentially looks good, hour hand broken in half with the tip missing, movement looks complete and has been running relatively recently, comes with two lead weights, no pendulum

GEORGE BUSSEY & CO., RARE 'EXPERT' PATENT AUTOMATON CADDY, CIRCA 1890s with boxwood handle, mahogany plank body, on two ash legs extended via mechanism, canvas ball and club bags, stamped maker's mark91cm high

Vintage Steiff Shafer (Shephard) doll with original label, a Merrythought hedgehog soft toy, Lego set 171 Train without motor boxed (not checked for completeness), a Mettoy Toytown cash register, a vintage abacus and a carved wood push-pull lever automaton of a lady watering flowers.

19th century likely French Renou automaton model of a doll, with bisque or similar face and lower arms, the head mounted to the rear with a further different face, the musical automaton mechanism causing the faces to turn and change and the arms articulate, marked to the base Depose, overall height 41cm

A late 19th century gilt mantle clock, clock height 49cms, having two cherubs above automaton moving part, missing part, with architectural case and eight day movement with a wooden base and a glass dome, total height 62cms

A Reproduction Clockwork Singing Bird Automaton, Working, 17cm high