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A reproduction bird cage automaton mantel clock, with visible movement and decoration of a bird, height 15.5cm.

Four carved sculptures of an owl, a woodpecker, a tufted duck and a Canada goose, modern, with branded marks to the undersides, owl 32cm high together with an automaton of a man rowing a boat, 44cm high (5)Condition ReportTufted duck with losses, on the head and tail.

A Fine Gilt Metal and Enamel 'Singing Bird' Automaton Musical Box attributed to Karl Griesbaum A Fine Gilt Metal and Enamel 'Singing Bird' Automaton Musical Box attributed to Karl Griesbaum, circa early-mid 20th century, the sides and cover decorated with figures in bucolic garden setting and picturesque landscapes, the push-action revealing the bird and pierced gilt grille, stamped EB within oval and Metal to base.10.3cm wide, 6.6cm deep, 4.5cm highNot currently functional, push-action opens cover and reveals bird but without other motion or sound, mechanism will require attention; enamel is good, some minute indents around the screws and some natural light surface pitting but no other issues, no dents to note, frame good other than slight tarnish.

FIFE ENGINEERING MONKEY ADVERTISING AUTOMATON, Scottish Oatsbase 46cm long

A twentieth-century silver-colour plated metal bird automaton musical box, of shaped rectangular form, the body decorated with fancy birds and foliate scrolls, the hinged cover opens to reveal a moving, flapping and singing bird, with internal clockwork mechanism, the underside marked, 'EB' 'METALL', length 9.6cm approx

Clown Automaton. A clown band automaton comprising a large drum, HxD 122x151cm, with a brass barley twist pole supporting a sunshade. The clowns stand atop the drum and move as the music plays. Overall height is approx. 365cm and the clowns are approx.100cm tall. It is in damaged condition with some loose and broken clown feet and in need of reassembly.the rotating mechanism is electric , appears incomplete although simple it will require a full overhaul

The Gallery Gus Honeybun Gus Honeybun an original automaton puppet with internal mechanism together with some original clothing , mounted photographs, birthday cards, a collection.Gus is 35cm high This model aired on TV and we believe the pneumatic mechanicals are original but no longer functioning. Gus is very presentable from the front. From behind there is some loose fur. The clothing is generally in good clean condition.witj appropriate care and engineering skills he could be returned to working order.

Outside Aliens Two fibreglass and painted automaton alien figures H100 cmboth untested and disconnected from mains, one alien has his back pack detatched , each holds a gun one had damage to plastic orange ring the other lacks the gun barrelboth will require some paintwork and upgrading but they are quite impressive looking figures

AN INCOMPLETE FRENCH SILVERED AND GILT BRASS NOVELTY AUTOMATON WINDMILL TIMEPIECE ATTRIBUTED TO ANDRE ROMAIN GUILMET, LATE 19th CENTURYThe eight-day single train circular timepiece movement with platform cylinder escapement regulated by monometallic balance vertically planted on the backplate next to stamped serial number 2693, the 2.25 inch circular silvered brass Roman numeral dial with recessed gilt centre behind hinged bevel-glazed bezel, positioned beneath a BAROMETRE ANEROIDE with conforming gilt centre and silvered scale calibrated in millimetres of mercury and with the usual observations in French set behind conforming bevelled glass incorporating a recording pointer, the case modelled as a windmill tower with the slightly flared cylindrical upright rendered with bonded blocks and applied FAHRENHEIT opposing CENTIGRADE and REAUMUR thermometer scales to the sides, the circular plinth base with foliate pierced brass gallery over hinged miniature door enclosing the winding square for the spring-driven windmill sail automata movement contained within flanked by dummy windows, with moulded brass skirt set on a circular black marble plinth, (sail assembly and one thermometer tube lacking, automaton pully system incomplete).The tower 41cm (16.25ins) high, 47cm (18.5ins) high overall, 17cm (6.75ins) diameter at the base.  Andre Romain Guilmet was born on the 10th of December 1827 in La Ferte-Gaucher, France. He was a credited as a watchmaker and inventor who specialised in producing novelty and mystery clocks for which he applied for a number of patents for designs. Amongst his other Patents was that for a bicycle where the driving chain was set below the seat. He is best known for his 'mysterieuse' figural clock with glass pendulum, this takes the form of a woman holding pendulum in her outstretched hand and arm over a marble base containing the clock below. The pendulum is impulsed by the mechanism underneath her that moves the figure imperceptibly from side to side (see following lot). Guilmet's industrial series of clocks, which includes the current lot, features automated clocks in the form of windmills, lighthouses, automobiles, boats, steam hammers, boilers, etc.; another 'windmill' automaton timepiece from this series is illustrated in Roberts, Derek Mystery, Novelty and Fantasy Clocks figure 22-28.  

AN IMPRESSIVE GEORGE III GILT METAL MOUNTED MUSICAL AUTOMATON CENTRE SECONDS CALENDAR TABLE CLOCK UNSIGNED, LONDON, CIRCA 1790The substantial six pillar triple fusee bell-striking movement with plates measuring 8.75 by 7.25 inches and verge escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum incorporating unusual vertical rack slide regulation to suspension, the musical train playing a choice of six tunes on eleven bells with eleven hammers, via a 3.5 inch long 2.5 inch diameter pinned cylinder transversely positioned to the upper left of the backplate, every three hours after the sounding of the hour bell, the backplate engraved with a delicate arrangement of symmetrical rococo scrollwork around a central small basket of flowers within a scribed-line outer border, the 8 inch arched dial with circular fired white enamel Roman numeral chapter disc with Arabic five minutes beyond the outer minute track, with pierced brass hands and blued steel arrow sweep centre-seconds hand set within a moulded bezel surround, the spandrel areas with four fired enamel subsidiary dials, FASTER/SLOWER opposing selection for six tunes HORNPIPE/SANDY OF THE LEE/HELEN MACHREE/ROBIN GRAY/MINUET/HORNPIPE to the upper quadrants, over date-of-the-month opposing STRIKE/SILENT to the lower, within polychrome floral spray decorated verdigris painted infill, beneath arch composed with a realistically painted pair of red-brick townhouses flanking an aperture revealing ten parading figures modelled as actors, musicians and acrobats passing back and forth in front of three panels of glass spinning rod 'waterfall' automata, incorporating curved niche profile to the central bay of the backdrop and set within naturalistic leafy surrounds, the apex of the arch also bordered with painted representation of gathered drapery, the gilt brass mounted ebonised case with large fire-gilt figural surmount cast and chased as Mars wearing a feather-plumed helmet, armour and a cape, stood with the three-headed Cerberus on an oval plinth flanked by two further smaller figures of Classical maidens, over repeating leaf draped capping to the bell-top superstructure applied with rams-head adorned martial trophy decorated festoon mounts and lions masks at the angles to the concave sections, raised over a repeating rosette decorated gilt brass diamond lattice sound fret frieze flanked by further figural finials cast as Mars opposing a king applied to the corners above the ogee over concave top mouldings, the opening front with leaf cast fillet moulding bordering the glazed dial aperture surmounted by mask-centred husk swag decoration and applied with a generous martial trophy mount to lower rail, flanked by lions masks issuing further pendant husks and martial trophy motifs over stags head mounts to the canted angles, the sides with generous hinged carrying handles over rosette decorated gilt diamond lattice pierced arched sound frets and martial trophy mounts to lower margins, the rear matching the front, on cavetto moulded skirt base with generous acanthus scroll cast and chased supports.88cm (34.5ins) high, 35.5cm (14ins) wide, 28cm (11ins) deep. Although unsigned, the present lot does exhibit strong similarities with examples from the workshop of Francis Perigal who is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as gaining his freedom of the Clockmakers' Company on 1781, serving as Master in 1806 and dying 1824. Most notable amongst these features are the layout of the music work (transverse barrel set to the upper left of the backplate), use of fired enamel (both for the chapter disc and the subsidiaries), provision of sweep centre seconds set between the hour and minutes hands, and extensive use of glass-rod 'waterfall' automaton. Indeed, all of these elements can be seen in an example by Perigal sold at Christies, King Street, London sale of Magnificent Clocks 15th September 2004 (lot 16). The 'vine engraving' on the backplate can be also be closely compared to that on a table clock by George Margetts illustrated in Dzik, Sunny ENGRAVING ON ENGLISH TABLE CLOCKS, Art on a Canvas of Brass 1660-1800 on page 371 (Figure 20.4). Amongst the tunes is 'Auld Robin Gray' which is a Scottish ballad written by Lady Anne Lindsay in 1772; 'Sandy o'er the Lee' is also noted as 'Mr Baird's Favourite Reel' in Niel Gow's A Second Collection of Strathspey Reels of 1788. The extensive use of Martial motifs within the mounts of the present clock would suggest that it was originally supplied to a client with strong military connections; possibly for a regimental institutional or perhaps a wealthy member of the military class. Condition Report: CONDITION REPORT AVAILABLE ON REQUEST FROM THE DEPARTMENTCondition Report Disclaimer

A FRENCH OXIDISED AND GILT BRASS NOVELTY AUTOMATON WINDMILL TIMEPIECE ATTRIBUTED TO ANDRE ROMAIN GUILMET, LATE 19th CENTURYThe eight-day single train circular timepiece movement with platform cylinder escapement regulated by monometallic balance vertically planted on the backplate next to stamped serial number 1776, the 2.25 inch circular silvered brass Roman numeral dial with recessed gilt centre and blued steel hands set behind hinged bevel-glazed bezel, positioned beneath an aneroid barometer with conforming gilt centre and silvered scale calibrated in barometric inches and with the usual observations set behind conforming bevelled glass incorporating a recording pointer, the case modelled as a windmill tower with conical roof over arrangement of four revolving sails powered by a spring-barrel driven movement positioned within the base of the structure, the slightly flared cylindrical upright rendered with bonded blocks and applied with mercury tube FAHRENHEIT opposing incomplete CENTIGRADE and REAUMUR scale thermometers to the sides, the circular plinth base with foliate pierced brass gallery over hinged miniature door enclosing the winding square for the windmill sail movement flanked by dummy windows, with moulded brass skirt set on a circular black marble plinth, (one thermometer tube lacking).The tower 41cm (16.25ins) high, 47cm (18.5ins) high overall, 17cm (6.75ins) diameter at the base.  Andre Romain Guilmet was born on the 10th of December 1827 in La Ferte-Gaucher, France. He was a credited as a watchmaker and inventor who specialised in producing novelty and mystery clocks for which he applied for a number of patents for designs. Amongst his other Patents was that for a bicycle where the driving chain was set below the seat. He is best known for his 'mysterieuse' figural clock with glass pendulum, this takes the form of a woman holding pendulum in her outstretched hand and arm over a marble base containing the clock below. The pendulum is impulsed by the mechanism underneath her that moves the figure imperceptibly from side to side (see following lot). Guilmet's industrial series of clocks, which includes the current lot, features automated clocks in the form of windmills, lighthouses, automobiles, boats, steam hammers, boilers, etc.; another 'windmill' automaton timepiece from this series is illustrated in Roberts, Derek Mystery, Novelty and Fantasy Clocks figure 22-28. Condition Report: The timepiece movement is in relatively clean working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or replacements. The windmill-sail motor is also in working condition however both this and the timepiece movement would probably benefit from a gentle clean/service. We have been unable to 'bag test' the barometer as one of the screws that hold it in place will not withdraw when turned hence cannot be easily removed form the case. However the reading appears not to have moved whilst it has been with us and reading is on the low side - hence we suspect that the aneroid chamber is compromised and will need calibration at the very least. The right-hand thermometer tube is intact and filled with mercury; the left hand is missing. The case is lacking its finial and there is some bending/delamination to the structure of the sails. The marble plinth has a few slight edge chips otherwise the case is in sound unrestored condition but with historic rubbing and heavy oxidation to the finish throughout.Timepiece has two winding keys. Condition Report Disclaimer

German 'singing bird' automaton, perhaps by Karl Greisbaum, with tortoiseshell effect celluloid case, brass lid which opens to reveal the singing bird automaton with coloured plumage, moving perch, wings and beak all set on a pierced brass stage, hinged back for key storage (key missing), 10x6cm.Condition report:The mechanism appears to be working, and the bird sings, although no guarantees are given

AUTOMATON BIRD CAGE 30CMS (H) 

An early 19th century mahogany long case clock with ship automaton. The painted arch dial inscribed William Clark, Lowestoft, Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds dial and date aperture, painted spandrals and oval aperture with moving galleon undersail. 8 day mechanism striking to a bell. Back plate to the mechanism engraved 'OWEN'. (A/F). H207cm x W49cm x D25cm. Condition Report: Lots of damage to the case, several bits still present, with key (for mechanism) and pendulm (broken at the end) present. A crack in the glass top right hand corner of the hood. Veneer is lifting on the plinth. No weights. Please see photos for more details

AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY GERMAN SILVER SINGING BIRD BOX probably by Karl Griesbaum, crescent and halberd mark and 800, the hinged oval lid decorated with scrolling mask decoration, opening to reveal a feathered singing bird automaton, with a bird-shaped release, the casket form body cast with images of pairs of birds, masks and dolphins amongst scrollwork, supported by four outswept caryatid feet, the base  with an image of a bird amongst scrollwork, 10 x 6.5 x 5.5cm Condition Report:"The lid does not sit flush and is askew - the openwork grille to the right is also not flush to the rim. There is a strange film over some of the openwork (both sections around the bird and below) I am unsure what this is. It does not appear to affect performance. It could be some type of glue as you can pierce through it. The bird is mostly intact, a few sections are more sparse / eyes a bit fuzzy. Areas of tarnish like the front and lid etcYou can view the bird's song via the Youtube link in the description"

A Black Forest Carved Wooden Whistling Automaton, stained in subtle colours, head moving from side to side, with hands in pockets, keywind mechanism, possibly by Karl Griesbaum, 34.5cm highMain spring intact, whistling and head tilt mechanism functioning.

Antique clockwork automaton modelled as a French man on velocipede tricycle, the head of bisque porcelain, unmarked, 28cm long.

Cold painted metal rocking action automaton modelled as an American Indian and Chief in a canoe, 52cm tall.

Early 20th century clockwork musical automaton modelled as a monkey acrobat on the high bar, 25cm tall, Woolfield & Co of Buchanan Street Glasgow paper label to the base.

A box containing miniature collectors' ornaments, two small steins and a Marcel Marceau wind-up musical box with automaton puppet, etc.

Two Late 19th Century German Simon & Halbig bisque headed automaton clockwork wind-up swimming dolls, one with head and other headless example, with blue fixed eyes and painted facial features, all articulated limbs freely moving, with wooden bodies and clockwork mechanism, both within light blue and frilly outfit

An 18th Century Dutch long case clock, the eight day movement with sun and moon phase, the silvered chapter ring with Roman and Arabic numerals enclosing a subsidiary second's dial, day and month apertures and moon phase, date dial, over an automaton as a sailing ship in choppy seas, the silvered border inscribed "Johann Van Geulen Rotterdam", housed in a later walnut and marquetry inlaid case decorated with birds and vases of blossoming flowers, 46 cm wide x 23.5 cm deep x approx 235 cm high CONDITION REPORTS The case is walnut with marquetry inlay. Probably 19th Century with 20th Century repairs/embellishments. The movement appears to have some elements of 18th Century construction but again with some later repair and possibly alterations. The bell appears slightly newer. Cogs and bars may, in some cases, be later. The arched dial itself appears to have age. The maker's name of Johann Van Geulen of Rotterdam is quite clear but no records can be found of this maker. It may be that he was a retailer or that the inscription should be Van Ceulen, a known maker. There are many signs of wear and tear conducive with age and use throughout both the dial, movement and case. There is a particularly large vertical crack to the base of the trunk, some horizontal splits along the grain either side of the top of the door. The hinges appear to have been over opened, broken and repaired at some point. Various other signs of cracking to the veneers throughout. Door lock is certainly later - see images for further detail

Cast iron automaton boxing dog figurine, H: 20 cm. P&P Group 1 (£14+VAT for the first lot and £1+VAT for subsequent lots)

An Industrial Automaton R2-D2 - in box, together with assorted R2-D2 toys and models

Shop Display - A vintage cobblers shop window display automaton called Norman, probably made by J.H. Animations but there is no label visible to confirm this. He is in need of some repairs with a detached hand. Measures approximately 78 x 46 x 38 cm, untested. (This does not constitute a guarantee) [ba]

A fine Swiss singing bird automaton music box by Reuge Music - No. 390, the rectangular burr thuya wood box with an oval gilt metal flip-up cover, revealing a small singing and dancing bird on a filigree gilt metal grille, with moving wings, wagging tail and opening and closing beak, the signed, gilt brass base with folding winding handle, 11.8 x 7.25 x 4.3cm, in the original black and gilt lettered faux-leather box with outer card box and instruction leaflet.

Japanese Kobe carved wood automaton toy, late Meiji or Taisho period, early 20th century, modelled as two figures seated in a three-wheeled cart or rickshaw, with articulated heads and arms, 15cm long x 11cm high

A Vintage late 20th century possibly German brass caged singing bird automaton, with key wind mechanical movement, two birds within cage amongst foliage and when tested at time both sing and tails move, overall approx. 25.5cm high. Further details: working at time of cataloguing; some loss to feathers on birds with glue visible; wear commensurate with usage.

A mid 19th century Perry & Co’s jigging Chinaman Automaton Dancers, with composition head, jointed wooden body, dancing on black paper covered wooden box with keywind mechanism, paper ‘Directions’ applied to inside of box and key —10in. (25.5cm.) high (some wear)

Four mid 19th century wooden Hussar bandsmen, painted red, white and blue uniforms with white fur trim to jackets, large shako with white plume, two brass instruments, a triangle and a drum major mace, arms jointed and operated by wires through legs, a similar clapping clown with articulated jaw and two columns —6 ½in. (16.5cm.) height of soldier (one hand and mace replaced), possibly from an automaton clock or small organ

A mid 19th century Perry & Co’s jigging Automaton Dancers to restore, with two composition head dancers, jointed wooden body, black paper covered wooden box with keywind mechanism, the inside lid of the box with white paper label for ‘Perry & Co’s Patent Automaton Dancers. Sold by Dealers in Fancy Gods. Wholesale 37, Red Lion Square, & 3 Cheapdside, London’ and Direction label to inside box —10in. (25.5cm.) high (mechanism loose and inoperative, wear to box, missing key)

A Swiss birdcage automaton, Karl Griesbaum

A 20th century singing bird automaton in gilt brass cage, stamped to base 'Made in France', height 29cm.Condition Report: When wound the bird moves and is functioning, however the stop function bar is not working to stop the singing.

A clockwork automaton singing bird, late 19th or early 20th Century, mounted on a perch with a flower in a gilt wirework cage, raised on a gilt gesso octagonal plinth with relief foliage and fluted corners, 27cm high, 16cm wide, 13cm deep

Cast iron automaton boxing dog figurine, H: 20 cm. P&P Group 1 (£14+VAT for the first lot and £1+VAT for subsequent lots)

A late Karl Griesbaum Model 17 silver gilt, white enamel, garnet and cultured pearl set automaton singing bird box, of sarcophagus form, with applied scroll and foliate decoration, on four scroll feet, import marks for International Bullion & Metal Brokers, London, circa 1977, length 15.2cm, with single drawer front containing a silver gilt key, serviced by Laurence Fisher, 25th Feb. 2023. Fine hairline cracks to the enamel on the cover in places, mainly to the right side. Service included alignment work to grille, grille stilts. bird lever assembly and plate posts. General mesh and linkage adjustments. De-gunk of old greased areas and re-lubrication to all pivots and linkage joints throughout movement. Pitch lever shortened to provide wider variety of notes. Finishing performance adjustments. Testing and reassembly.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. 

A late Karl Griesbaum Model 17 silver gilt, blue enamel, amethyst and cultured pearl set automaton singing bird box, of sarcophagus form, with applied scroll and foliate decoration, on four scroll feet, import marks for International Bullion & Metal Brokers, London, 1977, length 15.2cm, with single drawer front containing a silver gilt key, serviced by Laurence Fisher, 25th Feb, 2022. Top right corner of blue enamel on lid has 1 x 1.5cm hairline crack, all stones present and otherwise no damage, recent restoration included bellows removal, re-seat of whistle unit and new spill valve pad, relubrication etc, import hallmarks clear, in full working orderPLEASE 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. 

JEREMIAS PFAFF, AUGSBURG: A 17th Century rosewood and tortoiseshell striking table clock, the bird finial upon a silver mounted scrolled cornice over an architectural form case, central silvered Roman numerated circular dial with pierced and engraved flowers, single pierced brass hand and front verge pendulum, upon a gilt metal mask, single front drawer, raised upon feet (one detached). Back of case with brass hinged door accommodating the bell opening to reveal the backplate with signature, highly decorative pierced brass hammer, numbered countwheel and ratchet works, label verso, ivory inlay to chequered sections, standing 44cm high x 26cm wide x 11.5cm deep. IVORY REFERENCE CODE 7AN8SK9J. Jeremias Pfaff was a notable clockmaker from Augsburg, Germany, active during the late 17th century. His work is recognised for its craftsmanship and complexity. A notable creation of his is an automaton table clock featuring a lion, highlighting the intricate design and mechanical sophistication characteristic of that era.CONDITION REPORT: Many brass features on case are corroding and dirty. Case pillar to left is loose and needs a lot of work. Three ivory chequered sections missing by left window. Left window glass cracked. Front left foot is loose. Tortoiseshell front pieces have splits.

An exceptionally rare early 17th Century Augsburg automaton clock in the form of a rampant lion, thought to be by Jackob van Kress. On ebonised moulded plinth raised on gilt bun feet, the glass panelled sides revealing the movement, supporting an octagonal chequered gilt pavement with the lion on two rear paws resting a front paw on a chased gilt cartouche with a circular silvered dial with Roman and Arabic chapters and single hour hand, the raised right paw holding a sceptre. The fusee-driven verge movement with elongated octagonal brass backplate, joined by four brass pillars, going train with gut fusee (broken) and verge escapement, count wheel striking train with standing barrel striking the hours on a bell planted on the back plate; the automation movement presumed to be placed on the top plate below the pavement. Not seen working but it is presumed that the the swing of the balance causes the eyes to roll back and forth, the lion's jaw and tongue linked to the hour striking. The main plate beneath the clock stamped I.V.K. is thought to denote Jackob van Kress rather than Johann Valentin Köllner (who was also active in the Augsburg Guild in the 17th Century and used the same initials) but Jackob van Kress is noted to have created an automaton lion clock. 33cm high x 24cm front to back, 16cm side to side. Jakob van Kress (also spelled von Kreß or Kress) was a distinguished clockmaker born around 1562. He established himself as an independent craftsman in Augsburg, Germany, in 1599, although records indicate he was active prior to this date. His career extended at least until 1619. Augsburg, during van Kress’s time, was a renowned center for clockmaking, celebrated for its intricate and high-quality timepieces. Van Kress contributed to this legacy by creating elaborate clocks that exemplified the artistry and technical skill of the period. A significant piece attributed to van Kress is a pocket watch from around 1600, currently part of the Moscow Kremlin Museums’ collection.

A 20th century brass bird cage automaton with red and yellow feathered birds on foliage, winding key to base, birds move and sing, height 28cm.Condition Report: This item is in working condition, interior of cage very dirty as are the birds, cage is intact and there are no visible signs of damage

A 20th/21st century weighted automaton vessel - polychrome painted in the form of a sailing boat with crew manning the tiller, height 58cm.

Lehmann tinplate "miller" automaton

Concert-Room, Dagger-Lane, Hull...A Grand display of Scientifical, Philosophical, Mathematical, and Mechanical Apparatus...Likewise, a Grand and Magnificent Display of Pyrotechnical and Philosoyhical Fire-Works..., printed playbill, light creasing to foot, spotting mainly to foot, laid down on paper, playbill 374 x 195mm., Hull, D. Innes, 20th March 1816. *** A confusing and complex show of varied entertainments, including optical views of Moscow, "Pedestal Apparatus" of a Dutch Green Grocer carrying Artichokes (?automaton), a woman with eyeless vision and "little Invisible Ladies" who converse with the audience.  A limited number of printed catalogues are available to purchase for this auction. UK: £35 (incl. postage) Rest of World: £50 (incl. postage) Please contact info@forumauctions.co.uk to place an order.

Puppetry & conjuring.- The Fantoccini, From Sadler's Wells. The Widow Flint and Gyngell's Grand Exhibitions...Deceptions By his unparalleled Dexterity of Hand...Orchestra, Consisting of Eight Automaton Figures..., ink manuscript correction and additions "Mr Humphries Night August 7...at Turnham Green the Dwarf Dance by Mr Humphries", few spots, some horizontal creasing, frayed at foot with loss of text, 380 x 180mm., [c.1795] § At Mr. Flockton's Theatre...By the Facetious Mr. Punch...a Play, call'd, The Frolicks of the Evening...Grand Piece of Clock-Work, call'd The Temple of Arts..., laid down on trimmed album leaf with unrelated ink drawings to verso, 238 x 180mm., [c.1770s] § Mr. Gyngell...Assembly Room, New Inn, Sandwich...Deceptions...Original Fantoccini..., small portion of loss affecting few letters, some light staining to extremities, laid down on larger paper, printed label "Preserved by Mr. Rolfe, Upwards of 40 Years,-- Afterwards Presented to this Collection - By Roach Smith, Esq.-" laid down beneath, playbill 425 x 160mm., Canterbury, Cowtan & Colegate, 27th January 1813, printed playbills; and another playbill relating to fantoccini, v.s. (4) *** John Flockton (d. 1794), a puppeteer and general showman, was said to be the mentor of Gyngell, who inherited his show upon Flockton’s death.  A limited number of printed catalogues are available to purchase for this auction. UK: £35 (incl. postage) Rest of World: £50 (incl. postage) Please contact info@forumauctions.co.uk to place an order.

Animated scenery.- Mechanical panoramas.- Topping (Thomas, printer) J.F. Thiodon's Mechanical and Picturesque Theatre of Arts... the scenery will represent the Voyage of Capt. Parry to the North Pole, letterpress playbill, 218 x 130 mm (8 1/2 x 5 1/8 in), minor toning and light surface dirt, nicks and small losses, unframed, 1824 § Shaw (J., printer) 'An Extremely Interesting Pictorial & Mechanical Exhibition Embracing every minute Particular of the Terrific Storm at Sea! in which Grace Darling and her Father Rescued the Sufferers from the Wreck, letterpress, 190 x 110 mm (7 1/2 x 4 1/4 in), with contemporary ink additions, unframed; together with two other playbills and a broadside, the latter 'A Shocking Catastrophe, Or the Wonderful Protection of Innocence and Virtue, through the awful Destruction of Three Horrid Reprobates', another advertising the 'Royal Mechanical and Optical Museum', with a performance by two elegant 'Automaton Rope-Dancers', letterpress, various sizes, all unframed, 19th century (5) A limited number of printed catalogues are available to purchase for this auction. UK: £35 (incl. postage) Rest of World: £50 (incl. postage) Please contact info@forumauctions.co.uk to place an order.

An early 20thC. French wooden & metal clockwork mechanical automaton in the form of a porpoise, possibly by Elie Martin. The model wound well but didn't run, it lacks a tail & has a dent to metal one side, 330mm long

Boxes and objects - collectible brass, copper and metal - a large number of keys, 19th and 20th century; novelty automaton bottle openers; large artillery shell; Welsh loving spoon; Harley-Davidson belt; Cortina and Austin car badges; bottle openers, etc, qty.

An automaton in the form of a smoking man, height 51cm.Condition report:Condition report: Probably scratch built, has a clockwork motor in the back. Eyes, head and cigar wobble! Mid 20th century? WE TAKE GREAT CARE in the accuracy of our condition reports and may record damage and restoration if obvious. The information is provided in good faith along with detailed photographs where requested and is for guidance only. However, this does not imply that there may not be further condition issues associated with the lot and we DO NOT provide any guarantee to the buyer.WE STRONGLY ADVISE BIDDERS TO EXAMINE PERSONALLY ANY LOT THEY ARE INTERESTED IN BEFORE THE AUCTION. 

Neil Hardy - a late 20th century 'Evolutionary Blunders' series mechanical automaton altimeter toy / desk ornament. The ornament with bat figure atop with plaque below reading, Before developing fangs and branching out into movies, The Vampire Bat had a hard time searing anybody '.Measures approx. 22cm x 11cm x 6cm.

Neil Hardy - a late 20th century mechanical automaton altimeter toy / desk ornament. The toy with mechanical camel figure atop. Reading: ' Only when it was sure it was completely alone would the camel reveal its secret survival pack '.Measures approx. 24cm x 13cm x 7cm.

Neil Hardy - Two late 20th century 'Evolutionary Blunders' & other series mechanical automaton altimeter toy / desk ornaments. The lot to include Evolutionary Blunders ' Pengometer ' (damage to one of the penguins), together with another with dinosaur with Rubik's cube (damage to dinosaur). Largest measures approx. 20cm x 17cm x 10cm.

An early 20th century French clockwork singing bird automaton with articulated birds in a decorative brass cage with a hanging loop to the top, complete with a wooden base and glass dome, 24cms wooden base diameter x 34cms high to top of glass dome. Estimate £80-120.

A 19th French musical automata/automaton stand.Combe in good condition, spring appears to be ok. Worm & butterfly need realigning / attention. Case diameter 34cm, Case height 12cm.

Woller & Straub, Norwich, an early 19th Century mahogany long case clock with painted arched dial with rocking ship automaton and subsiduary seconds dial, fitted with a brass eight day movement striking on a bell, the mahogany case with whale tail type decoration to the hood, brass finials, an arched trunk door and box base

A modern wood and resin novelty cuckoo wall clock with automaton figures and water wheel, with battery movement

A mid 20th century Swiss musical bird cage automaton by Reuge Music, height 31cm. Condition - appears in working order, however without guarantee, general wear including slight bending of cage, minor wear to gilding. UK In House P&P £32+VAT

Ron Fuller Toys, automaton The Daring young man on the Flying Trapeze.

Brass bird-cage in the style of style Bontems-Reuge, clockwork automaton with 2 singing birds, French, ca 1900, good working conditionVogelkooi van messing in de stijl van Bontems-Reuge, uurwerkautomaat met 2 zingende vogels, Frans, ca. 1900, goede werkende staatH 27.5 cm

Peter Markey (British 1930-2016); Two figures in a row boat on a choppy sea with aeroplanes, hand operated wooden automaton on rectangular base with with named plaque and perspex cover, W78cm D53cm H87cmGood condition, some planes not workingPOA https://www.bradleys.ltd/quotation-request-form

Hand made painted wooden automaton of a Blue Elephant defending itself from a Mouse, another of a Frog catching a fly, two metal automaton, and an electric automaton, W42cm D23cm H40cm (5)Shipping £68.00 plus vat (UK Only)