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Lot 519

Musik-Puppenautomat "Kaninchen im Kohlkopf" von Roullet et Decamps, um 1910Kaninchen mit weißem Fell, Ohren und Mund sind beweglich, in Papiermaché-Kohlkopf mit gekräuselten Stoffblättern, darin das Federwerk für das Walzenspielwerk mit einer Melodie und die Mechanik. - Das Kaninchen steigt langsam aus dem Kohl empor, stellt seine Ohren auf, knabbert dabei ein Stückchen von den Blättern und verschwindet wieder im Kohl. - Höhe 28 cm, funktioniert, mit Resten des Verkaufsschilds auf der Unterseite. Mit Messingschlüssel. - Eine charmante Version dieses amüsanten Automaten in gut funktionierendem Originalzustand. Watch and Listen on:Youtube.com/AuctionTeamBreker Start Price: EUR 800 Zustand: (2-3/2)Rabbit in Cabbage Musical Automaton by Roullet et Decamps, c. 1910Fur-covered rabbit with glass eyes, articulated mouth and ears, in papier-mâché cabbage with crimped fabric leaves and single-air open-spring motor that causes the rabbit to rise, prick up his ears and nibble on a leaf, before retreating back into the heart of the cabbage, ht. raised 11 in. (28 cm), with remains of shop label on the underside. With brass key. A charming example of this model, in good original working condition. Watch and Listen on:Youtube.com/AuctionTeamBreker Start Price: EUR 800 Condition: (2-3/2)

Lot 525

Musikalisches "Zilotone"-Spielzeug von Wolverine Supply & Mfg. Co.Pittsburgh, PA, mit lithographierter Metall-Automa­ten­figur eines Xylophon spielenden Clowns, Federwerkantrieb, auswechselbare Nockenscheiben, Höhe 18 cm, funktionstüchtig, einige Gebrauchsspuren, mit drei Scheiben: 203 "Listen to the Mocking Bird", 207 "My Old Kentucky Home" und 208 "The Farmer in the Dell". - Dabei: Musikalischer batteriebetriebener Clown mit Klavier von Juguets Feber S.L., Alicante, Höhe 30 cm, nicht funktionstüchtig, Kurbel fehlt. Start Price: EUR 200 Zustand: (4/5)Musical "Zilotone" Toy by Wolverine Supply & Mfg. Co.Pittsburgh, PA, with lithographed tin automaton figure of a clown playing the xylophone and clockwork disc mechanism causing him to rotate on his axis and beat tunes with a hammer, ht. 7 ¼ in. (18 cm), working, some wear, with three discs: 203 "Listen to the Mocking Bird", 207 "My Old Kentucky Home" and 208 "The Farmer in the Dell". - In addition: Musical battery-operated disc-playing clown with piano by Juguets Feber S.L., Alicante, ht. 12 in. (30 cm), inoperative, piano-crank missing. Start Price: EUR 200 Condition: (4/5)

Lot 455

Außergewöhnliche Laufpuppe mit Grammophon von Ch. Danjou, um 1940/41Rue de Strasbourg, Lyon, deutscher Biskuitporzellankopf mit der Prägung "1909, 2" (um 1900), offener Mund, feststehende blaue Glasaugen, braune Haarperücke, Schulterplatte aus Mischmasse, bewegliche Unterarme aus Pappmaché, Füße aus geschnitztem Holz, spitzenbesetztes Kleid aus Seidenbrokat, Torso aus Messingbändern. Unter dem Rock befindet sich das Grammophon. 78 Umdrehungen pro Minute, Federwerkmotor, ein zweiter Federwerkmotor mit vier Nocken für die automatischen Bewegungen, doppelter Kettenantrieb und zwei Exzenterräder für die Gehbewegungen, mit handschriftlicher Gebrauchsanweisung, Höhe 84 cm, mit beiden Kurbeln, Perücke nicht ab­genommen, funktionstüchtiger Zustand. - Ein bemerkenswerter audiovisueller Automat von einem bisher nicht dokumentierten Hersteller. Offensichtlich handelt es sich um eine Kleinserie, möglicherweise ein Unikat, bei dem handelsübliche Teile auf raffinierte Weise miteinander kombiniert wurden. - Die Figur rollt vorwärts, während sie den Kopf dreht, mit der rechten Hand Blumen anhebt und den linken Arm hebt und dreht. Ihre Füße bewegen sich abwechselnd, als ob sie Schritte machen würde. Der Mechanismus des Grammophons funktioniert separat. Start Price: EUR 1200 Zustand: (3/3-4)Remarkable Walking Automaton with Gramophone by Ch. Danjou, c. 1940/41Rue de Strasbourg, Lyon, with German bisque socket head impressed "1909, 2" (c. 1900), open mouth, fixed blue glass eyes, brown hair wig, composition shoulder-plate, articulated papier-mâché lower arms, carved wood feet, brass strap-form torso and skirt concealing the 78-rpm gramophone with spring motor, a second spring motor with four cams for the automaton movements, a double chain-drive and two eccentric wheels for the walking motions, with glazed manuscript operating instructions, in lace-edged silk brocade dress, ht. 33 ½ in. (84 cm), with both cranks, wig not removed, working condition. - Note: A remarkable audio-visual automaton by a hitherto undocumented maker. The piece was evidently a small-scale production, possibly unique, using commercial components ingeniously combined together. - The figure rolls forwards while turning her head, raising flowers in her right hand and lifting and twisting her left arm. Her feet move alternately as though taking steps. The gramophone mechanism functions separately. Start Price: EUR 1200 Condition: (3/3-4)

Lot 490

Automat von Jon Mills "Rad fahrende Krabbe"Geschmiedeter und gelöteter Stahl, ein anthropomorphes Krustentier auf einem Fahrrad darstellend, mit handbetriebenem Mechanismus, der eine Achse mit Kette zum Hinterrad und eine Nockenwelle für die drei doppelgelenkigen Beine der Krabbe und einen Fuß mit Gelenk antreibt, auf sechs krabbenähnlichen Beinen, Sockel mit eingravierter Kupferplakette: "Cycling Crab", Höhe 165 cm), funktioniert. - Literatur: Andrea Robertson, 1992, "Museum of Automata", S. 78. - Robertson zitiert Mills folgerndermaßen: "Ich begann 1980 auf dem College mit der Herstellung von Automaten aus Stahl und ging 1985 langsam dazu über, semifunktionale Möbel herzustellen. Die Freude daran, Dinge zu bauen, die funktionieren (nach den Kriterien von niemandem außer mir selbst), kombiniert mit Kindheitserinnerungen an die Gerüche in der Metallpressenfabrik meines Vaters, haben wahrscheinlich beide zu meiner Arbeit beigetragen." Watch and Listen on:Youtube.com/AuctionTeamBreker Start Price: EUR 1000 Zustand: (2/2)Cycling Crab Automaton by Jon MillsWrought and brazed steel, depicting an anthropomorphic crustacean on a bicycle, with hand-cranked mechanism operating an axle with chain to the rear wheel and a camshaft for the crab’s three double-jointed legs and hinged claw, on six crab-like legs to base with copper plaque engraved: "Cycling Crab", ht. 53 in. (165 cm), working. - Literature: Andrea Robertson, 1992, "Museum of Automata", p. 78. - Robertson cites Mills: "I started making steel automata at college in 1980 and by 1985 had slowly moved into semi-functional furniture. A delight with making things that work (to nobody’s criteria other than my own), combined with childhood memories of the smells in my Dad’s metal-pressing factory, are probably both contributory factors in my work". Watch and Listen on:Youtube.com/AuctionTeamBreker Start Price: EUR 1000 Condition: (2/2)

Lot 489

Automat "Der Dompteur" von Frank Nelson, um 1980Geschnitzte und bemalte Holzfiguren eines Dompteurs mit beweglichem Kopf und Kiefer und eines Tigers mit beweglichem Kopf und Schwanz, auf Holzsockel mit großflächigem Hintergrund, Mechanismus mit Handkurbelantrieb, Herstelleretikett auf der Rückseite: "Frank Nelson, Modelmaker and Woodcarver, 99 Bridge Lanes, Hebden Bridge 3175", Höhe 36 cm, gut funktionierender Zustand, kleiner Farbabrieb über dem linken Auge des Tigers. Beiliegend das Programm einer Sommerausstellung von Frank Nelson in der Serpentine Gallery und eine Postkarte mit einem ähnlichen Werk. - Der Dompteur schlägt einmal mit der Peitsche und fordert den Tiger auf, seinen Trick vorzuführen. Der Tiger dreht den Schwanz, schüttelt den Kopf und weigert sich. Der Dompteur läßt seine Peitsche zweimal knallen, aber der Tiger weigert sich immer noch. Der Dompteur läßt seine Peitsche dreimal knallen, der Tiger willigt schließlich ein, nickt, dreht sich um und steckt seinen Kopf in den Mund des Dompteurs. - "Der Dompteur" wurde in einer Auflage von zehn Stück produziert und entstand während Nelsons früher Karriere. Nelson beschreibt es als ein ziemlich altes Stück, aber als eine der besten Ideen, die er je hatte. "Wenn man dem Ende eine Wendung geben konnte, war alles zum Besten." - Literatur: Andrea Robertson, 1992, "Museum of Automata", S. 73; Frank Nelson, "Rude Mechanicals, a Moving Experience", siehe unter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVLrzu95IaI. Watch and Listen on:Youtube.com/AuctionTeamBreker Start Price: EUR 1000 Zustand: (2/2)The Tamer Automaton by Frank Nelson, c. 1980Carved and painted wood figures of the tamer with articulated head and jaw, the tiger with articulated head and tail, on wood base with big top backdrop, hand-turned mechanism and maker’s label on reverse: "Frank Nelson, Modelmaker and Woodcarver, 99 Bridge Lanes, Hebden Bridge 3175", ht. 14 in. (36 cm), good working condition, small paint rub above tiger’s left eye. Included are the program from a summer show by Frank Nelson at the Serpentine Gallery and a postcard of a similar piece. - Note: The tamer cracks his whip once and asks the tiger to perform his trick. The tiger rotates his tail, shakes his head and refuses. The tamer cracks his whip twice but the tiger still refuses. The tiger cracks his whip thrice, the tiger at last agrees, nods, turns around and places his head in the tamer’s mouth. - Produced in an edition of ten, "The Tamer" was created during Nelson’s early career. He describes it as quite an old piece but one of the best ideas he had ever had. "If you could put a twist in the tail, all was for the better." - Literature: Andrea Robertson, 1992, "Museum of Automata", p. 73; Frank Nelson, "Rude Mechanicals, a Moving Experience", please see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVLrzu95IaI. Watch and Listen on:Youtube.com/AuctionTeamBreker Start Price: EUR 1000 Condition: (2/2)

Lot 507

Bogenschützen-Automat Karakuri Ningyo "Yumi-Hiki Doji", um 2002Gakken Otona no Kagaku, Japan. Kunststofffigur mit beweglichem Kopf, linkem Arm mit Bogen, rechtem Ellbogen und Daumen mit Köcher, Federmotor im Sockel, Schlüssel, sechs Pfeile und verstellbarer Zielscheibe, Höhe einschließlich Bogen in aufrechter Position 28 cm, in dazugehörender Holzschachtel, Maße 23,5 x 18,5 x 31,5 cm, funktionstüchtig, aber justierungsbedürftig, eine Schließe fehlt. - Nach einem Entwurf von Hisashige Tanaka aus der Edo-Periode hebt der Bogenschütze einen Pfeil aus dem Köcher und fixiert ihn mit dem Daumen, er spannt den Bogen in der linken Hand, dreht den Kopf, richtet den Pfeil aus, zielt und schießt. Die Bewegungen des Bogenschützen werden von einer zweiten, kleineren Automatenfigur im Sockel begleitet, die das Geschehen zu steuern scheint. - Referenzen: https://museum.seiko.co.jp/en/knowledge/inventors_04/, Seiko Museum Ginza. Start Price: EUR 1000 Zustand: (2/3)Karakuri Ningyo "Yumi-Hiki Doji" (Archer Boy) Automaton, c. 2002Gakken Otona no Kagaku, Japan. Plastic figure with articulated head, left arm with bow, right elbow and thumb with quiver, with spring motor in the base, key, six arrows and adjustable target, automaton 11 in. (28 cm) including bow in upright position, in fitted wood presentation box, wd. 9 ¼ x dp. 7 ¼ x ht. 12 ¼ in. (23.5 x 18.5 x ht. 31.5 cm), working but in need of adjustment, box missing one clasp. - Note: Based on an Edo period design by Hisashige Tanaka, the archer lifts an arrow from the moving sheaf and locks it in place with his thumb, he flexes the bow in his left hand, turns his head, aligns the arrow, takes aim and fires. The archer’s movements are accompanied by a second, smaller automaton figure in the base who appears to be driving the action. - References: Seiko Museum Ginza: https://museum.seiko.co.jp/en/knowledge/inventors_04/ Start Price: EUR 1000 Condition: (2/3)

Lot 491

Automatenteile, darunter Gegenstände aus der Werkstatt von David SecrettBogensehne eines Bogenschützenautomaten, montiert auf Holzblock mit Inschrift und Signatur "Bow-string gauge - Handmade from the finest materials. Only genuine when bearing personal signature. David Secrett" (Bogensehnenlehre - Handgefertigt aus den besten Materialien. Nur echt, wenn mit persönlicher Signatur versehen. David Secrett), eine Notiz von David Secrett (1994), ein Clownskopf von Roullet et Decamps, ein Paar Glasaugen, ein winziges Paar Hände aus Blei, eine Miniaturlaute, der Schornstein einer Miniatur-Öllampe, eine Gipsform mit Monogramm "MB" (Michel Bertrand?) und andere verschiedene Kleinteile. - Eine nützliche Zusammenstellung für Restauratoren und Historiker. Start Price: EUR 140 Zustand: (-/-)Automata Parts, Including Items from the Workshop of David SecrettA bow-string from an archer automaton, mounted on wood block with inscription and signature "Bow-string gauge - Handmade from the finest materials. Only genuine when bearing personal signature. David Secrett", a note from David Secrett (1994), a Roullet et Decamps clown's head, a pair of glass eyes, a tiny pair of lead hands, a miniature lute, the chimney from a miniature oil lamp, a plaster mold with monogram "MB" (Michel Bertrand?) and other assorted small items. - A useful resource for restorers and historians. Start Price: EUR 140 Condition: (-/-)

Lot 499

Adolphe Blind (Le Professeur Magicus), "Les Automates Truqués", 1927Paris: Bossard, 1927, 80 Seiten, 43 Strichzeichnungen und Schwarzweiß-Abbildungen, Frontispiz (verknickt, leicht verschmutzt) mit aufgeklebter Abbildung von Kempelens Schachautomaten, Vorwort von Alfred Chapuis, marmorierter Pappeinband und Leinenrücken, Einband etwas berieben, insgesamt gut. - Zu den berühmten Trickautomaten, die in diesem Werk besprochen werden, gehören Robert Houdins Orangenbaum und Harlekin, von Kempelens Schachspieler und Maskelynes "Psycho". - Dabei: Charles Michael Carroll, "The Great Chess Automaton", 1975. Start Price: EUR 140 Zustand: (3/-)Adolphe Blind (Le Professeur Magicus), "Les Automates Truqués", 1927Paris: Bossard, 1927, small 4to, 80 pages, 43 line-drawings and halftone illustrations, frontispiece (creased, lightly soiled) with laid down images of Kempelen’s automaton chess player, preface by Alfred Chapuis, marbled paper covers and cloth-backed spine, some wear to covers, overall good. - Note: Amongst the famous trick automata discussed in the work are Robert Houdin’s orange tree and harlequin, von Kempelen’s chess player and Maskelyne’s 'Psycho'. - In addition: Charles Michael Carroll, "The Great Chess Automaton", 1975. Start Price: EUR 140 Condition: (3/-)

Lot 506

The Poll Tax-Automat von Frank Nelson, 1986Geschnitzte und bemalte Figurengruppe aus Holz, Darstellung eines armen Mannes mit leeren Taschen, der einen reichen Mann auf seinen Schultern balanciert, an der Spitze der Pyramide Margaret Thatcher, die barfuß auf dem Bowlerhut des reichen Mannes steht, knopf- oder münzbetätigter Elektromotor, auf Sockel mit simulierter Ziegelsteinverkleidung und aufgedruckten Versen: "Die Taschen des armen Mannes ausleeren, die des reichen Mannes überlaufen lassen, unsere Führerin bei ihrer Kopfsteuer unterstützen? Nein! Stützt ihren Kopf auf eine Stange wie diese!" Höhe der Figuren zusammen 94 cm, Gesamthöhe 195 cm, Riß im Holz an Thatchers Schulter, funktionstüchtig, mit europäischem Stecker. Eine Sicherheitsüberprüfung der elektrischen Funktionen wird dringend empfohlen. Im Lieferumfang enthalten ist eine gerahmte Montage von Nelsons Arbeitsskizzen. - Der arme Mann bewegt seine Arme hin und zurück, um seine leeren Taschen zu zeigen, der reiche Mann öffnet seine Taschen, um seinen überquellenden Reichtum zu offenbaren (Taschenbewegung inaktiv), während Thatcher mit ihrer Faust schlägt, bis sich ihr abgetrennter Kopf mit einem Blick des Entsetzens an einer Stange erhebt. Als die britische konservative Regierung unter Margaret Thatcher 1986 ihr Grünbuch zur Kopfsteuer ankündigte, lebte Nelson in einem Häuschen mit einer Grundsteuer von weniger als 100 Pfund pro Jahr. Das Gesetz hätte für ihn über Nacht eine Steuererhöhung von 650 % bedeutet. Er kommentiert: "Wir haben also Maggie, die sich von den Reichen ernährt, die sich selbst ernähren, indem sie dem armen Mann ihre Guccis in die Ohren stecken". Der hier angebotene Automat war einer von zwei, die im Automatenmuseum in York ausgestellt waren. - Referenzen: Frank Nelson, "Rude Mechanicals, a Moving Experience"/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVLrzu95IaI; The Music Box, MBSGB, Vol. 14, No. 6 (Sommer 1990), S. 159-162. Watch and Listen on:Youtube.com/AuctionTeamBreker Start Price: EUR 1800 Zustand: (3/-)The Poll Tax Automaton by Frank Nelson, 1986Carved and painted wood trio depicting a poor man with empty pockets balancing a rich man on his shoulders, at the top of the pyramid Margaret Thatcher standing barefoot on the rich man’s bowler hat, with button or coin-activated electric motor, on pedestal with simulated brick covering and printed verse: "Turn out the poor man’s pockets, the rich man’s overflow, support our leader on her poll tax? No! Support her head on a pole like so!", combined ht. of figures 37 in. (94 cm), total ht. 75 in. (195 cm), split in wood on Thatcher’s shoulder, working, with European plug, a safety check of electrical functions strongly recommended. Included is a framed montage of Nelson’s working sketches. - Note: The poor man moves his arms in and out to display his empty pockets, the rich man’s pockets open to reveal his overflowing wealth (pocket movement inactive) while Thatcher beats her fist until, with a look of horror, her severed head rises on a pole. - When the British Conservative government under Margaret Thatcher announced its green paper on poll tax in 1986, Nelson was living in a cottage with rates of less than £ 100 a year. The legislation would create a 650 % tax increase for him overnight. He comments: "So we have Maggie, who supports herself on the rich man, who supports himself by sticking his Guccis into the poor man’s ears". - The automaton offered here was one of two on display at the Museum of Automata in York. - References: The Music Box, MBSGB, Vol. 14, No. 6 (Summer 1990), pp. 159-162; Frank Nelson, "Rude Mechanicals, a Moving Experience", please see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVLrzu95IaI. Watch and Listen on:Youtube.com/AuctionTeamBreker Start Price: EUR 1800 Condition: (3/-)

Lot 504

Musikalische Automatenbüste einer äthiopischen Lyra-Spielerin von Gustave Vichy, um 1890Mit Pappmaché-Kopf, offenem lächelndem Mund, braunen Glasaugen mit beweglichen Lidern, schwarzer Original-Mohairperücke und einem einzelnen halbmondförmigen Ohrring, auf ebonisiertem Sockel mit Melodienzettel und geprägter Metallplakette: "G. Vichy, Paris, 5 Articles Français, Marque Deposé, Modele Deposé", der Torso mit Federwerkmotor und Walzenspielwerk für 2 Melodien, in goldfarbenem Seidenkostüm mit Metallstickerei, Kopfschmuck und Dekor mit Original-Münzen, Höhe 51 cm einschließlich Kopfschmuck, mit eichelförmigem Stopp/Start-Hebel und modernem Schlüssel, Oberfläche der Vorderseite restauriert, guter funktionierender und spielender Zustand. - Dies ist Teil einer Serie von Vichy-Automaten, die an die polychrom bemalten Bronzebüsten französischer Künstler wie Émile Guillemin und Charles Cordier erinnern. Der Eindruck einer bewegenden Skulptur wird durch die anmutige Modellierung des Gesichts und der Hände sowie durch den schlanken Sockel in Anlehnung an die Bronzebüsten noch verstärkt. Von der Wahl des Themas über den Stil des Kostüms bis hin zum Instrument, das sie spielt, wurde der Automat von der Faszination des 19. Jahrhunderts für Exotik beeinflußt, die afrikanische Kulturen aus der europäischen Perspektive darstellte. - Die Musikerin dreht und neigt ihren Kopf sanft nach links und rechts, blinzelt und scheint das Instrument mit einer Zupfbewegung des rechten Arms zu spielen. - Dieses Exemplar wurde von David Secrett und Margaret Glover liebevoll restauriert. - Literatur: Q. David Bowers, "Encyclopedia of Automatic Musical Instruments", S. 80, für ein identisches Stück, einen von mehreren französischen Automaten im Katalog des Händlers Gustav Uhlig aus Halle, Sachsen. Watch and Listen on:Youtube.com/AuctionTeamBreker Start Price: EUR 4400 Zustand: (2/2)Musical Automaton Bust of an Ethiopian Lyre-Player by Gustave Vichy, c. 1890With papier-mâché head, open smiling mouth, brown glass eyes with articulated lids, original black mohair wig and a single crescent earring, on ebonized plinth with tune-sheet and metal plaque stamped: "G. Vichy, Paris, 5 Articles Français, Marque Deposé, Modele Deposé", the torso containing going-barrel motor and two-air cylinder movement, in gold silk costume with metallic embroidery, headdress and the original coin decoration, ht. 20 in. (51 cm) including headdress, with acorn-form stop / start and modern key, surface of face restored, good working and playing condition. - Note: Part of a series of Vichy automata reminiscent of the polychrome-painted bronze busts by French artists such as Émile Guillemin and Charles Cordier. The impression of an animated sculpture is heightened by the graceful modelling of the face and hands and the slender plinth base in imitation of its bronze counterparts. From the choice of subject, to the style of costume and the instrument she plays, the automaton was influenced by a 19th century fascination with 'exoticism' that reflected African cultures through a European lens. - The musician turns and gently bows her head to the left and right, blinks and appears to play the instrument with a lifting and plucking motion of the right arm. - This example has been sympathetically restored by David Secrett and Margaret Glover. - Literature: Q. David Bowers, Encyclopedia of Automatic Musical Instruments, p. 80, for an identical piece, one of several French automata in the catalog of retailer Gustav Uhlig of Halle, Saxony. Watch and Listen on:Youtube.com/AuctionTeamBreker Start Price: EUR 4400 Condition: (2/2)

Lot 521

Manivelle-Puppenautomat mit 2 Musikern, um 1900Deutschland, Junge mit Becken und Trommel und Mädchen mit Geige, Köpfe aus Biskuitporzellan, eingeritzt "1/0", offene Münder, feststehende blaue Glasaugen und geschnitzte untere Gliedmaßen, auf papierbezogenem Sockel, Walzenspielwerk für eine Melodie, Handkurbelantrieb. Die Figuren drehen Ihre Köpfe, während sie ihre Instrumente spielen. In späteren bunten Kostümen, Höhe 33 cm, funktioniert. Dem Jungen fehlt der obere Teil des Beckens, die Perücken wurden für die Kontrolle nicht entfernt. Watch and Listen on:Youtube.com/AuctionTeamBreker Start Price: EUR 500 Zustand: (3/2)Manivelle Automaton Musician Duet, c. 1900Germany, depicting a girl and a boy playing violin and drum, with bisque heads incised "1/0", flange necks, open mouths, fixed blue glass eyes and carved lower limbs, on paper-covered base with hand-turned single-air musical movement causing the figures to turn their heads as they appear to play their instruments, in later colorful costumes, ht. 13 in. (33 cm), working, boy missing top part of cymbal, wigs not removed for inspection. Watch and Listen on:Youtube.com/AuctionTeamBreker Start Price: EUR 500 Condition: (3/2)

Lot 502

Hughes le Roux und Jules Garnier, "Les Jeux du Cirque", 1889Paris: Libraire Plon, 15. November 1889, 250 Seiten, zahlreiche große Farbabbildungen und eine ganzseitige lithographische Tafel des "Cirque d'Été", attraktive moderner roter Leineneinband, marmorierte Vorsatzblätter, insgesamt guter Zustand mit brillanten Abbildungen. - Diese erfolgreiche Zusammenarbeit zwischen Autor und Künstler gilt als erster moderner Zirkusklassiker und enthält Skizzen von Garnier über Zirkusartisten (einschließlich W.F. Cody - "Buffalo Bill") im Pariser Hippodrom im Sommer 1888 sowie Illustrationen aus photographischen Studien. Die auf diesen Seiten abgebildeten Clowns, Akrobaten und Tierdresseure könnten den Pariser Automatenmachern des 19. Jahrhunderts als Inspiration gedient haben. Start Price: EUR 180 Zustand: (2-3/-)Hughes le Roux and Jules Garnier, "Les Jeux du Cirque", 1889Paris: Libraire Plon, 15 November 1889, 4to, 250 pages, numerous large color illustrations and a full-page lithograph plate of "Cirque d’Été", original wrappers (lightly soiled) bound in, attractive modern red cloth-backed covers and marbled endpapers, fine and bright overall condition. - Note: Regarded as the first of the modern circus classics, this successful collaboration between author and artist featured sketches by Garnier of circus performers (including W.F. Cody - "Buffalo Bill") at the Hippodrome in Paris in the Summer of 1888 as well as illustrations taken from photographic studies. The clowns, acrobats and animal-trainers illustrated on these pages may have served as inspiration for the 19th century Parisian automaton-makers. Start Price: EUR 180 Condition: (2-3/-)

Lot 492

Musik-Puppenautomat "Claude der Clown" von Gustave Vichy, um 1890Darstellung eines fröhlich die Ziehharmonika spielenden Clowns auf einem Holzfaß. Der Kopf der Figur ist aus Gips gefertigt und mit farbigen Kreisen verziert, Augen, Nase und rechter Fuß sind beweglich, der Motor mit sechs Nocken und einem Walzenspielwerk befinden sich im Faß. - Die Mechanik bringt Claude dazu, sich zu drehen und mit dem Kopf zu nicken, beide Hände zu bewegen und mit dem Fuß zu klopfen, während seine Augen von links nach rechts huschen und seine Nase sich im Takt der Musik ein- und auswärts bewegt. - Bekleidet mit einer karierten Seidenhose und einem magentafarbenen Satinfrack mit Spitzenbesatz, Höhe 66 cm, guter Zustand, Walzenspielwerk ein früher Ersatz, Bodenplatte des Fasses ersetzt, Kurbel mit Griff aus Bein, mit eichelförmigem Stopp/Start-Knopf von Vichy. - Literatur: Für ähnliche Stücke, siehe: Christian und Sharon Bailly, "Automates Anciens", Ausstellung im Hospice Saint-Charles, 25. Nov. bis 30. Dez. 1995; Andrea Robertson, "Museum of Automata", S. 38. - Mit seinem schiefen Grinsen, den hochgezogenen Augenbrauen und der einzigartigen, beweglichen Nase, die die Falten und Bewegungen der Ziehharmonika nachahmt, hat "Claude" eines der bemerkenswertesten Gesichter der Vichy-Automaten. Der Automat wurde im Vichy-Katalog nicht abgebildet, und die erhaltenen Exemplare sind äußerst selten. Wir kennen nur vier weitere Exemplare: eines im ehemaligen Automatenmuseum in York, England, eines, das 1995 im Hospice Saint-Charles in Paris ausgestellt wurde, und zwei in europäischen Privatsammlungen.Watch and Listen on:Youtube.com/AuctionTeamBreker Start Price: EUR 15000 Zustand: (3/3)Claude the Clown Musical Automaton by Gustave Vichy, c. 1890Depicting a clown jauntily playing the concertina atop a banded wood barrel, with plaster-composition character head decorated with painted colored discs, articulated eyes, nose and right foot, the going-barrel motor with six cams and single-air cylinder movement causing Claude to turn and nod his head, move both hands and tap his foot as his eyes dart from left to right and his nose moves in and out in time to the music, dressed in checked silk breeches and magenta satin tailcoat trimmed with lace, ht. 26 in. (66 cm), good working condition, cylinder movement an old replacement, baseboard of barrel replaced, with bone-handled crank and Vichy acorn-form stop / start. - Literature: For similar pieces, see: Christian and Sharon Bailly, "Automates Anciens", exhibition at the Hospice Saint-Charles, 25. Nov.-30. Dec. 1995; Andrea Robertson, "Museum of Automata", p. 38. - With his lopsided grin, raised eyebrows and unique articulated nose, which mimics the folds and the movements of the concertina, "Claude" has one of the most remarkable faces in the Vichy oeuvre. The automaton was not illustrated in the Vichy catalog and surviving examples are exceedingly rare. We know of only four others: one in the former Museum of Automata in York, England, one exhibited at the Hospice Saint-Charles in Paris in 1995 and two in private European collections. Watch and Listen on:Youtube.com/AuctionTeamBreker Start Price: EUR 15000 Condition: (3/3)

Lot 514

Automat von Paul Spooner "Hund leckt Fuß", 2003Verglastes Gehäuse mit einem geschnitzten Hund, mit beweglichem Kopf, langer Lederzunge und einem nackten menschlichen Fuß mit beweglichem Knöchel. Der leichtgängige Mechanismus mit Handkurbelantrieb, sichtbarer Treibriemen. Die Nocken und Gestänge bewirken, daß der Hund seinen Kopf hebt und den Fuß seines Besitzers leckt. Mit Tintensignatur "P. Spooner", Datum "Stithians, 8.8.03" und Widmung des Künstlers, Maße 18 x 20 cm. - Ein einzigartiger Spooner-Automat. Watch and Listen on:Youtube.com/AuctionTeamBreker Start Price: EUR 450 Zustand: (2+/2+)Dog Licking Foot Automaton by Paul Spooner, 2003Glazed case displaying a carved wood dog with articulated head and long leather tongue and a naked human foot with articulated ankle, the smooth hand-turned mechanism with visible pulley, cam and linkages causing the dog to raise his head and lick his owner’s foot, with ink signature "P. Spooner", date "Stithians, 8.8.03" and dedication from the artist, ht. 7 ¼ x 8 in. (18 x 20 cm). - A unique Spooner automaton. Watch and Listen on:Youtube.com/AuctionTeamBreker Start Price: EUR 450 Condition: (2+/2+)

Lot 493

Nachschlagewerke über die Automaten von Jaquet-DrozC. Perregaux, "Les Jaquet-Droz et leurs Automates / Les Montres Anciennes de la Collection Marfels", Neuchatel: Wolfrath & Sperlé, 1906, 55 goldgeprägte Seiten, Strichzeichnungen und Schwarzweiß-Abbildun­gen, in Umschlag gebunden, Leineneinband mit goldgeprägtem Lederrücken, insgesamt gut, neu gebunden, zwei Seiten mit Farbstift markiert; Franco Maria Ricci, "Androids, the Jaquet-Droz Automatons", 1979, Bildband, Single-Schallplatte, Partitur, fünf Skizzen und zwei von den Automaten angefertigte Inschriften, in Pappschachtel; Alfred Chapuis und Edmond Droz, "The Jaquet-Droz Automatons", Neuchatel History Museum, 1956; zwei weitere Ausgaben; "Les Oeuvres de Jaquet-Droz", Le Chaux-de-Fonds, Uhren und Automaten, zusammengestellt zum 250. Geburtstag von Jaquet-Droz; Marc van den Berghe, "Une Nouvelle Source d'Information sur les Automates Jaquet-Droz: L'Encyclopédie d'Yverdon", Auszug. - Dabei: Musée National des Techniques, "Jaques Vaucanson"; Gedenkkarte (mit Schiffsskizze) von Maillardets Automatenzeichner im Franklin Institute, Philadelphia; und Lewis Mumford, "The Myth of the Machine", 1967, Exlibris des Museum of Automata, York, England. Start Price: EUR 140 Zustand: (-/-)Reference Works on the Automata of Jaquet-DrozC. Perregaux, "Les Jaquet-Droz et leurs Automates / Les Montres Anciennes de la Collection Marfels", Neuchatel: Wolfrath & Sperlé, 1906, 55 gilt-edged pages, line-drawings and halftone illustrations, bound in wrappers, cloth-backed binding with gilt-tooled leather spine, overall good, rebound, two pages marked with colored pencil; Franco Maria Ricci, "Androids, the Jaquet-Droz Automatons", 1979, illustrated book, 45 rpm record, music score, five sketches and two inscriptions produced by the automata, in card presentation box; Alfred Chapuis and Edmond Droz, "The Jaquet-Droz Automatons", Neuchatel History Museum, 1956; two subsequent editions; "Les Oeuvres de Jaquet-Droz", Le Chaux-de-Fonds, clocks, watches and automata, compiled for the 250th anniversary of Jaquet-Droz’s birth; Marc van den Berghe, "Une Nouvelle Source d’Informations sur les Automates Jaquet-Droz: l’Encyclopédie d’Yverdon", extract. - In addition: Musée National des Techniques, "Jaques Vaucanson"; commemorative card (with sketch of ship) of Maillardet’s automaton draftsman at the Franklin Institue, Philadelphia; and Lewis Mumford, "The Myth of the Machine", 1967, ex libris of the Museum of Automata, York, England. Start Price: EUR 140 Condition: (-/-)

Lot 424

15 Nachschlagewerke und Katalogbücher über Zirkus, Jahrmärkte und ZaubereiHugues le Roux und Jules Garnier, "Acrobats and Mountebanks", 1890, englische Übersetzung, London: Chapman and Hall Ltd, 336 Seiten, 233 Abbildungen, goldgeprägter Leineneinband, allgemeine Gebrauchsspuren, einige Seiten lose; Nicole Wild und Tristan Rémy (Hrsg.), 1969, Bibliothèque Nationale, "Le Cirque Iconographie"; Bibliothèque Forney, 15. Juni 1973; "L'Art Secret des Illusionnistes", Ausstellungskatalog, einige Abbildungen; Paul Curry, 1965, "Magician's Magic"; David Braithwaite, Shire, "Travelling Fairs"; David Braithwaite, 1978, "Savage of King's Lynn, Inventor of Machines and Merry-Go-Rounds"; Florian Dering et al., 1990, Münchener Stadtmuseum, "Heute Hinrichtung, Jahrmarkts- und Varietéattraktionen der Schausteller-Dynastie Schichtl", Jahrmärkte und Puppenspiel. - Unterschiedlicher Zustand. - "Acrobats and Mountebanks" gilt als der erste moderne Zirkusklassiker und enthält Skizzen von Jules Garnier von Zirkusartisten, die im Sommer 1888 im Pariser Hippodrom auftraten, sowie Illustrationen nach photographischen Studien. Die auf diesen Seiten abgebildeten Clowns, Akrobaten und Tierdresseure könnten den Pariser Automatenmachern des 19. Jahrhunderts als Inspiration gedient haben. Start Price: EUR 80 Zustand: (-/-)Books on the Circus, Fairgrounds and ConjuringHugues le Roux and Jules Garnier, "Acrobats and Mountebanks", 1890, English translation, London: Chapman and Hall Ltd., 336 pages, 233 illustrations, gilt-embossed cloth-backed covers, general wear, some pages loose; Nicole Wild and Tristan Rémy (ed.), 1969, Bibliothèque Nationale, "Le Cirque Iconographie"; Bibliothèque Forney, 15 June 1973; "L’Art Secret des Illusionnistes", exhibition catalog, some illustrations; Paul Curry, 1965, "Magician’s Magic"; David Braith­waite, Shire, "Travelling Fairs"; David Braithwaite, 1978, "Savage of King’s Lynn, Inventor of Machines and Merry-Go-Rounds"; Florian Dering et al., 1990, Münchener Stadtmuseum, "Heute Hinrichtung, Jahrmarkts- und Varietéattraktionen der Schausteller-Dynastie Schichtl", fairgrounds and puppetry, lot in mixed condition. - Note: Regarded as the first of the modern circus classics, "Acrobats and Mountebanks" featured sketches by Jules Garnier of circus performers at the Hippodrome in Paris in the Summer of 1888 as well as illustrations taken from photographic studies. The clowns, acrobats and animal-trainers illustrated on these pages may have served as inspiration for the 19th century Parisian automaton makers. Start Price: EUR 80 Condition: (-/-)

Lot 510

The Gotchagot-Automat von Frank NelsonPapierbezogene Holzfiguren, die einen Matrosen und eine Frau im Badeanzug darstellen, mit gefedertem Hebelmechanismus, rückseitig signiert "Frank Nelson", Höhe 24 cm. - Der Matrose streckt die Hand aus, um seine Begleiterin heimlich von hinten zu kneifen, ihr Haar und ihre Augenbrauen heben sich vor Erstaunen, ihr rechter Arm schießt hervor und sie schlägt dem Matrosen mit ihrer Handtasche den Hut vom Kopf - na bitte! - Frank Nelson (1930-2012), Künstler und Automatenbauer. Nelson besuchte von 1944 bis 1947 die Blackpool Art School. Seine unverwechselbaren Automaten aus geschnitztem und bemaltem Holz wurden von seiner Kindheit in Blackpool, seiner Liebe zur Kunst und zur Technik sowie von den "Tritten und Küssen des Lebens" beeinflußt. - Referenzen: Andrea Robertson, "Museum of Automata", 1992, S. 78; Frank Nelson, "Rude Mechanicals, a Moving Experience": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVLrzu95IaI. Watch and Listen on:Youtube.com/AuctionTeamBreker Start Price: EUR 140 Zustand: (2-/2)The Gotchagot Automaton by Frank NelsonPaper-covered wood figures depicting a sailor and a woman in a bathing suit, with spring-loaded lever-mechanism, the reverse signed "Frank Nelson", ht. 9 ½ in. (24 cm). - The sailor reaches out to pinch his companion surreptitiously from behind, her hair and her eyebrows rise in astonishment, her right arm shoots out and she knocks the hat from the sailor’s head with her handbag - gotcha! - Note: Frank Nelson (1930-2012), artist and automaton-maker. Nelson attended the Blackpool Art School from 1944-1947. His distinctive automata of carved and painted wood were influenced by his childhood in Blackpool, a love of art and engineering and "flavoured by life’s kicks and kisses". - References: Andrea Robertson, "Museum of Automata", 1992, p. 78; Frank Nelson, "Rude Mechani- cals", a Moving Experience", please see https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVLrzu95IaI. Watch and Listen on:Youtube.com/AuctionTeamBreker Start Price: EUR 140 Condition: (2-/2)

Lot 606

An Austrian musical mantel clock with automation, early 19th century, the painted wood architectural case surmounted with a giltwood eagle above two lions and scrolling foliage, on two alabaster columns with giltwood Corinthian capitals and two caryatid columns of figures with feathered headdresses holding birds in front of a triptych mirror, on a painted breakfront base with gilt-brass foliate mounts on two alabaster and two brass bun feet, the skeletonised dial with central repousse gilt-brass automaton of of Vulcan's forge with a pair of amorini making Cupid's arrows, on the quarter hour one hammers an arrow on the forge while the other grinds the arrowhead, the white enamel chapter ring with Arabic numerals signed Ferdinand Strahal in Tabor, the three train movement striking on two coiled gongs, the base containing mechanical musical box with 4.5 inch cylinder with pendulum, 73cm high, 38cm wide, 16.5cm deep (VAT charged on hammer price)Please note that Roseberys do not guarantee working order or time keeping of any automatic, mechanical, quartz or other timepiece.   

Lot 84

19th Century brass Singing Birds in a cage, clockwork automaton, containing two brightly coloured birds with natural plumage on a repousse decorated base with short feet and fitted key to base. 28cm high approx.(B.P. 21% + VAT)

Lot 732

A Swiss gilt metal cased singing bird automaton, 19th century, with foliate scroll engraved case, a small button to one side operating the movement to reveal a sprung oval cover and a singing bird within a pierced grill, keywind aperture to the base 8 x 5 x 3cm, with leather case The mechanical /bellows action and physical state of the bird need attention.The bird lacks some decoration and seems to be stuck in an upright position with the lid open. On winding, there is some resistance to the spring (there is a key present which may or may not be original), and the bird attempts a song, but the bellows clearly are faulty and only a tiny sound can be heard. The bird does move slightly but does not fold back into the box. The small slide button on the side does not seem to function.

Lot 389

A 'rocking ship' automaton mahogany longcase clock, 18th century and later cased, the 30cm brass dial signed 'Jno. Dison St Ives' with painted backdrop to the arch, seconds dial and date aperture, silvered chapter ring, Rococo spandrels, 8 day 5 pillar movement, with arched top hood and trunk door, upon ogee feet 216cm highlacking a hood side column

Lot 340

Two vintage wooden carved female dolls believed to be off a mechanical automaton.

Lot 311

A novelty automaton clock, modelled as an organ cart operated by a carved wood man, on platform base, probably German, circa 1900, length 32.5cmCondition:- General wear through age and use, winds ok, music works on the hour & the mans arms moves the winder. untested, no sign of any major damage or repair.P&P:- £32.00+VAT (UK only)

Lot 1307

A Hoyt metamorphic picture automaton, circa 1900: with layered colour lithograph study of half length figure, with hat and checkered shirt, the original movement replaced with an electric motor causing the head to tilt left and right and the eyes to roll, contained in an oak frame, 49 x 36cm.

Lot 1449

Antique large singing bird in a cage automaton feather bird on a brass perch, the cage raised on a octagonal gilt timber base with in relief floral decoration, together with key (working when tested), height 51.5cm approx

Lot 1125

Swiss Reuge Music bird cage automaton music box, the bird with articulated head and beak, in a gilt brass cage, with a glass dome and stand, H30cm

Lot 1263

William Gostling of Diss (Norfolk)- Late 18th century 8-day oak longcase clock c1780-90, break arch top with scalloped cresting and three brass finials, glazed break arch hood door flanked by turned pilasters with brass capitals, trunk with a long trunk door and rounded top on a square plinth with an applied and shaped skirting, early painted Wilson of Birmingham dial with Roman numerals and five minute Arabic's, matching steel hands and second pointer, arched square ended calendar aperture with date disc behind, floral spandrels within gesso borders and a painted rocking automaton representing Mercury to the break arch, dial pinned via a false plate to a weight driven rack striking movement with a recoil anchor escapement, striking the hours on a cast bell. With pendulum weights and key. William Gostling (II) is recorded as working in Diss from 1774 to 1797, succeeded by widow Anne and son George . The dial of this clock is illustrated and discussed in detail in M.F. Tennants book "The Art of The Painted Clock Dial" Francis Tennant was a highly respected 20th century painted dial restorer and wrote two books on the restoration and history of longcase clocks with painted dials.Dimensions: Height: 225cm  Length/Width: 45cm  Depth/Diameter: 23cm

Lot 297

A miniature brass cased carriage clock, the dial signed Chambers, Colchester, 12cm high overall, together with an automaton clock, under a glass dome (2)Carriage clock looks to be complete. It will wind but not tick. Adjusts ok. Glass is bevelled with a chip to one corner. Some light marks to the case. Automaion clock looks complete, winds ok but does not run.

Lot 354

Early George III oak-cased 30-hour brass dial longcase clock with rocking 'Tempus Fugit' automaton, the 11-inch break-arched brass dial with engraved signature to the Roman and Arabic chapter ring, 'Bilby Dorling, S. Edmunds Bury' [Bury St. Edmunds], framing a matted centre with calendar, within Baroque mask and scroll spandrels, the arch with engraved 'Tempus Fugit' ring framing Father Time figure, the flat-topped case with brass ball-and-spire finials over sunken hood columns, long trunk door and shortened base, 211cm high

Lot 157

A carved wood automaton in the form of a seated whipped with 'beating' heart. Height 13cm, together with a reticulated model of a horse, and a 1960s Japanese clockwork toy modelled as an elephant playing a drum, height 14cm (3).

Lot 92

Cage with Automaton bird gilt metal with giltwood baseFrance, 19th century (in working order)Height.: 50 cm

Lot 100

A small French brass bird cage automaton clock, the brass cage enclosing a songbird, 7cm diameter x 13cm high, early 20th century.

Lot 99

An Automaton Clock with two singing birds in a domed gilt metal cage H20cm, W10cm, early 20th century.

Lot 141

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 high***CONDITION REPORT***Case 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.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail. 

Lot 8292

An early 20th Century Strobel & Wilken bisque head acrobat automaton with turning arms and nodding head, the bisque head doll with blonde wig, fixed blue painted eyes, painted lips and brows, open mouth showing six upper teeth, impressed marks "SW Germany 290-9", painted wooden limbs, one arm winding clockwork mechanism, hands holding metal rings, with accompanying ebonised wooden stage raised on bun feet with red velvet curtains and tasselled fringes, shaped mahogany proscenium supported by two metal rods (proscenium a/f), doll approx. 33cm tall, overall height approx. 53cm

Lot 162

1960's 'Chamber Of Horrors' automaton two pence slot machine by Animated Amusements Ltd in a wooden floor standing case with plastic embellishments.  Youtube video shows the machine in operation however, we offer no guarantee and recommend it is full tested by a qualified electrician before use. 

Lot 72

A automaton of a whale - rocking between waves with articulated spout and mouth, height 51cm.

Lot 332

A singing bird cage automaton.  In an octagonal domed cage on a gilt stand.  The feather bird has a moving beak, neck, and tail.  In full working order.  16cm by 14cm by 27cm tall.  Some wear to the gilt otherwise generally good.

Lot 143

A 19TH CENTURY CONTINENTAL SILVER AUTOMATON MUSICAL BIRD BOX, the case decorated with winged cherubs playing musical instruments amongst foliage, the oval hinged lid opening by a bird shaped slide to the front - revealing a singing bird with coloured feather resting on a yellow metal pierced platform, stamped to the base .800, L 10 cm

Lot 7181

Toys From The Attic Part II - Automata - a late 19th century French automaton toy Poodle Dog, attributed to Elie Martin (France), the papier-mâché body covered with white faux fur, shaved face inset with amber and black glass eyes with partially open mouth, pink bow to head, fixed key wind mechanism to underside, 20cm long

Lot 7198

Toys From The Attic Part II - Automata - a late 19th century French bisque head musical automaton doll, 'The Begging Boy', attributed to Leopold Lambert or similar, the unmarked bisque head inset with fixed blue glass eyes, painted features including brown eyebrows, fine eyelashes, blush cheeks and red lips, pierced ears, blonde wig, he stands upon a barrel playing the fiddle with his begging bowl in front of him, fixed hand cracked mechanism, 32cm high; together with a later associated glass dome and circular wooden base (2)

Lot 210

Warry, Bristol (1812-30), early 19th century rocking ship automaton longcase clock. The 8 day movement striking the hours on a bell. The twelve-inch arched painted dial with black Roman numerals and a subsidiary seconds dial, day aperture. The arch featuring a rocking ship moving with the beat of the movement with a seascape behind. Painted floral spandrels. The inlaid mahogany case with a swan neck pediment and a single central finial, above fluted pillars flanking the glazed door. Raised on a plinth bracket foot base. Pendulum, one weight and key present. H225cm x L50cm x D25cm

Lot 213

Halliday & Rich, Bridgewater: wood chopping automaton 8 day longcase clock. Striking to a bell, painted subsidary seconds dial, day aperture, Roman numerals and minute markers, painted fruit and floral spandrels. Arch top with moving axe chopping wood and landscape behind. Swan neck and single brass globe finial to the hood above arched glazed door, flanked by fluted columns. Plinth base with bracket feet. Two weights, pendulum and keys present. H215cm x L52cm x D25cm

Lot 550

A 19th century ‘Box Theatre’ automaton of two couples dancing in a drawing room with a servant on hand, operated from the rear panel, 28cm x 26cm.

Lot 289

AN AUTOMATON OF AN ELDERLY WOMAN KNITTING late 20th century, seated in rocking chair, bespectacled and holding knitting needles with a ball of wool, with plaque for 'J.H Animations' and serial number [10244] 550551, 86cm high (including plinth) x 40cm wide x 48cm deep (UNTESTED) Please note we cannot guarantee the working order of this automaton and we recommend the advice of a qualified electrician

Lot 3584

Nutcrackers - an early 20th century novelty mechanical automaton nut cracker, cast as a dinosaur, 36cm long; another, brass (2)

Lot 3272

Folk Art - a narrowboat automaton chimney cowl, as a bird, mounted for display on a carved oak base, 63.5cm high overall

Lot 3464

Nutcrackers - a 19th century cast iron mechanical table top novelty automaton nut cracker, as a squirrel standing on an oak leaf, 26cm long

Lot 3475

Nutcrackers - a 19th century German cast iron mechanical novelty automaton nut cracker, cast as a squirrel, 16.5cm high, the base marked Rohlmann u. Angerstein vorm F. Jbald, Fahrd Werke Oberhausen Rhl, c. 1890

Lot 2118

WURTEMBERG; a rare ferris wheel automaton timepiece in pressed brass case, the dial set with Roman numerals and subsidiary dial, height 30cm.Condition Report: When wound clock mechanism is currently functioning.

Lot 60

A GEORGE II/III EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCK MOVEMENT AND DIALTHE ARCH WITH A SIGNTURE BOSS ENGRAVED FOR THOMAS PEIRCE, BRISTOL, MID 18th CENTURYThe five pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement for regulation by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch brass break-arch dial with subsidiary seconds dial and herringbone border engraved calendar aperture to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with fleur-de-lys half hour markers and Arabic five minutes beyond the minute track, with scroll-pierced blued-steel hands and twin bird and urn cast spandrels to angles, the arch centred with a silvered boss engraved Thomas, Peirce, Bristol within a concentric foliate band and moulded brass bezel flanked by dolphin and foliate scroll cast mounts, (no lines or pulleys).43cm (17ins) high, 30.5cm (12ins) wide excluding the loose seatboard, 15cm (6ins) deep including crutch. Thomas Pierce is recorded in Moore, A.J. CLOCKMAKERS OF BRISTOL 1650-1900 as the second clockmaker with this name who worked in Bristol 1732-93. He was apprenticed to Joseph Smith in 1732 and first worked from 48 Wine Street 1739-45 and then 57 Corn Street from 1761. The arch of the dial of the present lot shows evidence of originally been designed with apertures for a 'rocking-eye' automaton; these are now mostly filled and concealed behind the signature boss signed for Thomas Pierce. Whether this was executed as a 'rethink' by Pierce at the time of making, or a modification undertaken at a later date, is not known. 

Lot 24

A Reproduction Automaton Bird Cage Clock, Movement Needs a Little Attention, 18cms High

Lot 49

A Small Reproduction Automaton Birdcage Clock, Working Order, 14cms High

Lot 1117

Friesland, 19th century, with automaton Abraham's sacrifice, height 148 cm.

Lot 1076

Leiden, signed, with automaton of fisherman and mill, mahogany case, height 292 cm.

Lot 278

A clockwork automaton bird in cage, 21cm high Condition: been over wound, not working, dusty interior, bit of foliage hanging down, brass frame a little corroded.

Lot 428

Disney Fairground Scene Display, by Pytram Ltd of New Malden, Surrey, c.1936/38, a laminated cellulose fibre musical automaton display, 186 x 88 x 190cm. Copy of the original letter of instructions. Provenance; originally made for the entrance hall of Butlins, either Clacton on Sea or Skegness. Provenance; Watermouth Castle, Ilfracombe, North Devon.

Lot 426

Disney Car Scene Display, by Pytram Ltd of New Malden, Surrey, c.1936/38, a laminated cellulose fibre musical automaton display, 186 x 88 x 190cm. Original letter of instructions. Provenance; originally made for the entrance hall of Butlins, either Clacton on Sea or Skegness. Provenance; Watermouth Castle, Ilfracombe, North Devon.

Lot 427

Disney Danger Men At Work Scene Display, by Pytram Ltd of New Malden, Surrey, c.1936/38, a laminated cellulose fibre musical automaton display, 186 x 88 x 190cm. Copy of the original letter of instructions. Provenance; originally made for the entrance hall of Butlins, either Clacton on Sea or Skegness. Provenance; Watermouth Castle, Ilfracombe, North Devon.

Lot 109

A German gilt metal bird cage automaton with single yellow mechanical bird & twisting stems. Unknown stamp to base. Measures approx. 29cm tall x 18cm in diameter. Sold as untested.

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