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An automata house shape, Italy 1850.
Located in Milan, IT
The automata is house shaped. The front part shows a clock, A semi circular window as a door. The
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Antiquities

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Metal

An automata house shape, Italy 1850.
An automata house shape, Italy 1850.

An automata house shape, Italy 1850.

H 21.5 in W 12.2 in D 14.5 in
Jazz Mania and Collection, French Book by Frédéric Marchand, 1997
By Modern History
Located in Atlanta, GA
toys (automata, chromos, and toys). This is a beautiful coffee table art book. Features: Title: Jazz
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1990s French Modern Books

Materials

Paper

Jazz Mania and Collection, French Book by Frédéric Marchand, 1997
Jazz Mania and Collection, French Book by Frédéric Marchand, 1997

Jazz Mania and Collection, French Book by Frédéric Marchand, 1997

H 11.25 in W 11.44 in D 0.63 in
Early 20th Century Musical Bird Automaton
Located in Middleburg, VA
charm! 20th Century Musical Bird Automatons, also known as Bird Cage Automata, were popular tabletop
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Early 20th Century Bird Cages

Materials

Metal, Brass

Early 20th Century Musical Bird Automaton
Early 20th Century Musical Bird Automaton

Early 20th Century Musical Bird Automaton

H 13 in Dm 7 in
Pair of Rattan Bamboo Lounge Chairs with Pull Out Ottoman From Chair To Chaise
Located in Los Angeles, CA
underneath is 36".. With the automata pulled out, the chair becomes a lounge and is 70" long. A complement
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Chaise Longues

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Wood

Pair of Rattan Bamboo Lounge Chairs with Pull Out Ottoman From Chair To Chaise
Pair of Rattan Bamboo Lounge Chairs with Pull Out Ottoman From Chair To Chaise

Pair of Rattan Bamboo Lounge Chairs with Pull Out Ottoman From Chair To Chaise

H 35 in W 27 in D 36 in
Blaise Bontems Musical Automaton Singing birds and Clock under glass dome
Located in Leuven , BE
birdsong since childhood, gained renown for his lifelike automata featuring realistic avian melodies
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Antique 19th Century French Taxidermy

Materials

Metal

Blaise Bontems Musical Automaton Singing birds and Clock under glass dome
Blaise Bontems Musical Automaton Singing birds and Clock under glass dome

Blaise Bontems Musical Automaton Singing birds and Clock under glass dome

H 13.78 in W 9.06 in D 4.73 in
Bruguier Tortoiseshell Swiss Fusée Singing Bird Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
complicated movements of all automata. The earliest bird boxes were fusee, or chain driven, which meant they
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Louis XV Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold

Bruguier Tortoiseshell Swiss Fusée Singing Bird Box
Bruguier Tortoiseshell Swiss Fusée Singing Bird Box

Bruguier Tortoiseshell Swiss Fusée Singing Bird Box

H 1.13 in W 3.63 in D 2.5 in
Antique Automaton The Whistler by Phalibois
Located in London, GB
shirt and collar, ht. 34in See Bailly, Automata, the Golden Age, p165 for an identical model. . In 1895
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Antique Early 1900s French Musical Instruments

Materials

Satin

Antique Automaton The Whistler by Phalibois
Antique Automaton The Whistler by Phalibois

Antique Automaton The Whistler by Phalibois

H 34 in W 13 in D 13 in
Swiss Station Cylinder Music Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
highly sought-after by collectors of musical automata. Circa 1890 Measures: 33 1/8" wide x 16 7/8
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Other Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

Swiss Station Cylinder Music Box
Swiss Station Cylinder Music Box

Swiss Station Cylinder Music Box

H 31.5 in W 33.13 in D 16.88 in
19thC Swiss 18K Gold & Enamel Musical Snuff Box, Sené & Détalla c.1800
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
such as musical boxes, automata, and richly enamelled snuff boxes, often destined for elite European
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Other Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Gold, Enamel

19thC Swiss 18K Gold & Enamel Musical Snuff Box, Sené & Détalla c.1800
19thC Swiss 18K Gold & Enamel Musical Snuff Box, Sené & Détalla c.1800

19thC Swiss 18K Gold & Enamel Musical Snuff Box, Sené & Détalla c.1800

H 0.79 in W 3.15 in D 2.09 in
“Ethiopian Flutist” French Musical Automaton by Gustave Vichy, circa 1870s
By Gustave Vichy
Located in Incline Village, NV
; and a catalogue image appears on page 238 of "Automata" by Christian Bailly written in 1987. Mr
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Antique 1870s French Folk Art Toys

Materials

Composition

“Ethiopian Flutist” French Musical Automaton by Gustave Vichy, circa 1870s
“Ethiopian Flutist” French Musical Automaton by Gustave Vichy, circa 1870s

“Ethiopian Flutist” French Musical Automaton by Gustave Vichy, circa 1870s

H 32 in W 10 in D 9 in
19th Century Swiss 18K Gold Pearl Set & Enamel Musical Box, Remond c.1800
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
to make objects that combined automata and music for use in luxury objects, such as snuff boxes
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Other Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold, Enamel

19th Century Swiss 18K Gold Pearl Set & Enamel Musical Box, Remond c.1800
19th Century Swiss 18K Gold Pearl Set & Enamel Musical Box, Remond c.1800

19th Century Swiss 18K Gold Pearl Set & Enamel Musical Box, Remond c.1800

H 0.48 in W 2.6 in D 1.89 in
Automaton Industrial series Quarterdeck, Helmsman mantel clock by Guilmet
Located in London, GB
Antique French, "Ship's Quarter Deck" Automata clock from the Industrial Series. The bronze and
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Antique 1890s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Copper

Automaton Industrial series Quarterdeck, Helmsman mantel clock by Guilmet
Automaton Industrial series Quarterdeck, Helmsman mantel clock by Guilmet

Automaton Industrial series Quarterdeck, Helmsman mantel clock by Guilmet

H 13 in W 11.6 in D 9 in
Art Deco Green Vitascope Electric Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
mains supply (at 50 cycles) to a synchronous movement which drives both the hands and the automata. The
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Vintage 1940s English Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bakelite

Art Deco Green Vitascope Electric Clock
Art Deco Green Vitascope Electric Clock

Art Deco Green Vitascope Electric Clock

H 12.5 in W 9 in D 7 in
Art Deco Red Vitascope Electric Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
supply (at 50 cycles) to a synchronous movement which drives both the hands and the automata. The
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Vintage 1940s Mantel Clocks

Materials

Acrylic

Art Deco Red Vitascope Electric Clock
Art Deco Red Vitascope Electric Clock

Art Deco Red Vitascope Electric Clock

H 13 in W 7 in D 7 in
Original 1890’s Linen Backed Theatrical Stage Poster Holden's Mannikins
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
41". Early Vaudeville Marionette, Automata and Mannequin poster with vibrant colors, another one
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Posters

Materials

Paper, Linen

Original 1890’s Linen Backed Theatrical Stage Poster Holden's Mannikins
Original 1890’s Linen Backed Theatrical Stage Poster Holden's Mannikins

Original 1890’s Linen Backed Theatrical Stage Poster Holden's Mannikins

H 42 in W 28 in D 0.01 in
The Mills Double Deluxe Violano Virtuoso
By Mills Novelty Company
Located in New Orleans, LA
Company, is an extremely rare example of American musical automata, featuring not one, but two brilliantly
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20th Century North American Art Deco Musical Instruments

Materials

Wood

The Mills Double Deluxe Violano Virtuoso
The Mills Double Deluxe Violano Virtuoso

The Mills Double Deluxe Violano Virtuoso

H 68.5 in W 49.38 in D 34.75 in
19th Century French musical automaton clock
Located in London, GB
automata, Xavier Tharin (French, active mid 19th Century). The clock face is set onto a curled, stylized
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

19th Century French musical automaton clock
19th Century French musical automaton clock

19th Century French musical automaton clock

H 21.26 in W 20.48 in D 7.09 in
Massive Chinese Ormolu High Relief Gilt Bronze Automaton Musical Clock
Located in Danville, CA
and mechanical movements including musical movements and automata. Representing the Emperor's power
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20th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Massive Chinese Ormolu High Relief Gilt Bronze Automaton Musical Clock
Massive Chinese Ormolu High Relief Gilt Bronze Automaton Musical Clock

Massive Chinese Ormolu High Relief Gilt Bronze Automaton Musical Clock

H 35.5 in W 17.72 in D 15 in

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Ackohr Automatas Magician Poster
Located in San Francisco, CA
Fantastic poster of a Spanish magician.
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Early 20th Century Spanish Posters

Materials

Stone

Ackohr Automatas Magician Poster

Ackohr Automatas Magician Poster

H 49.5 in W 38.5 in
Marquetry Freisland Clock with Automata, Netherlands, circa 1890
Located in Providence, RI
This clock form, unique to Scandinavia, is one of the best and most complicated of the form (see attached basic models). The case has beautiful marquetry throughout, and retains an o...
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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Aesthetic Movement Wall Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

Marquetry Freisland Clock with Automata, Netherlands, circa 1890
Marquetry Freisland Clock with Automata, Netherlands, circa 1890

Marquetry Freisland Clock with Automata, Netherlands, circa 1890

H 55 in W 14 in D 8 in
18th Century Aquilla Barber 8 Day Arched Automata Longcase Clock
Located in Cheltenham, GB
A beautiful 8 day arched rocking swan automata Grandfather clock. As the clock ticks, the swans
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Antique 1790s English George III Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Mahogany, Oak, Pine, Paint

18th Century Aquilla Barber 8 Day Arched Automata Longcase Clock
18th Century Aquilla Barber 8 Day Arched Automata Longcase Clock

18th Century Aquilla Barber 8 Day Arched Automata Longcase Clock

H 85 in W 18.5 in D 8.75 in
19th Century Rocking Father Time Automata 8 Day Clock by William Preddy
Located in Cheltenham, GB
A rocking father time automata arched painted dial clock with 8 day striking the hours movement by
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Antique 19th Century British George III Grandfather Clocks and Longcase ...

19th Century Rocking Father Time Automata 8 Day Clock by William Preddy
19th Century Rocking Father Time Automata 8 Day Clock by William Preddy

19th Century Rocking Father Time Automata 8 Day Clock by William Preddy

H 82 in W 18 in D 9.75 in
Second Quarter of the 19th Century Viennese Grande Sonnerie Wall Clock
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A second quarter of the 19th century Viennese grande sonnerie wall clock with automata. The glazed
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Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Empire Wall Clocks

Materials

Wood

Second Quarter of the 19th Century Viennese Grande Sonnerie Wall Clock
Second Quarter of the 19th Century Viennese Grande Sonnerie Wall Clock

Second Quarter of the 19th Century Viennese Grande Sonnerie Wall Clock

H 22.05 in W 17.72 in D 6.11 in
19th Century Small Mahogany William Smith of Crowland Longcase Clock
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Very rare 8 day arch painted dial automata clock with striking on the hours on a single bell. To
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Grandfather Clocks and Longca...

Materials

Brass

19th Century Small Mahogany William Smith of Crowland Longcase Clock
19th Century Small Mahogany William Smith of Crowland Longcase Clock

19th Century Small Mahogany William Smith of Crowland Longcase Clock

H 81.11 in W 18.51 in D 9.85 in
8 Day Original Rocking Ship Longcase Clock by Charles Botta of Poole
Located in Cheltenham, GB
A fine small 8 day arched painted dial original rocking ship automata clock, by Charles Botta of
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Grandfather Clocks and ...

Materials

Brass

8 Day Original Rocking Ship Longcase Clock by Charles Botta of Poole
8 Day Original Rocking Ship Longcase Clock by Charles Botta of Poole

8 Day Original Rocking Ship Longcase Clock by Charles Botta of Poole

H 82.68 in W 18.31 in D 9.85 in
18th C Antique Longcase Grandfather Mahogany Tidal Dial Clock by James Richards
By English Clock Systems
Located in Antrim, GB
tidal automata dial which shows the high and low tides at Liverpool dock indicated by the sea level
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Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Grandfather Clocks and Longc...

Materials

Mahogany

18th C Antique Longcase Grandfather Mahogany Tidal Dial Clock by James Richards
18th C Antique Longcase Grandfather Mahogany Tidal Dial Clock by James Richards

18th C Antique Longcase Grandfather Mahogany Tidal Dial Clock by James Richards

H 93 in W 22 in D 10 in
Automata, Italy, 1850
Located in Milan, IT
The automata is house shaped. The front part shows a clock, A semi circular window as a door. The
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Antiquities

Materials

Metal, Brass, Tin

Automata, Italy, 1850
Automata, Italy, 1850

Automata, Italy, 1850

H 21.5 in W 12.2 in D 14.5 in
Automata Bracket Clock by Thomas Grinnard, London
Located in Devon, GB
A fine George III period ebonised and brass mounted automata bracket clock by Thomas Grinnard
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier George III Clocks

Automata Bracket Clock by Thomas Grinnard, London
Automata Bracket Clock by Thomas Grinnard, London

Automata Bracket Clock by Thomas Grinnard, London

H 25 in W 15 in D 10 in
Automata Table Clock by Nathan & Co. of Birmingham
By Nathan & Co. 1
Located in London, GB
operated by rods, the mechanical automata movement has a two air musical box providing a sound of fine
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Antique 1880s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Fabric, Glass

Automata Table Clock by Nathan & Co. of Birmingham
Automata Table Clock by Nathan & Co. of Birmingham

Automata Table Clock by Nathan & Co. of Birmingham

H 28.75 in W 20.25 in D 11.25 in
Nineteenth Century Automata Signed By Henri Marc of Paris
By Henri Marc, Paris 1
Located in London, GB
atop, below the crenellations, being signed by the maker, and a music box. The automata is operated
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Antique 1870s French Victorian Wall Clocks

Nineteenth Century Automata Signed By Henri Marc of Paris
Nineteenth Century Automata Signed By Henri Marc of Paris

Nineteenth Century Automata Signed By Henri Marc of Paris

H 34 in W 47 in D 6 in
Little Birds Automatons Singer in a Gilded Cage by Bontems, France, 1890
Located in Milan, IT
A French automaton: a cage with birds in gilded brass. Automata were built by master watchmakers to
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Antique 1890s French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Little Birds Automatons Singer in a Gilded Cage by Bontems, France, 1890
Little Birds Automatons Singer in a Gilded Cage by Bontems, France, 1890

Little Birds Automatons Singer in a Gilded Cage by Bontems, France, 1890

H 21.75 in W 11.5 in D 11.5 in
Lambert & Jumeau French Doll Automaton "Marquesita", music and 3 movements
By Lambert et Fils
Located in Valladolid, ES
box on which it is presented. Only the oldest automata have a key to wind them up. It has the initial
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Antique 1890s French Napoleon III Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Lambert & Jumeau French Doll Automaton "Marquesita", music and 3 movements
Lambert & Jumeau French Doll Automaton "Marquesita", music and 3 movements

Lambert & Jumeau French Doll Automaton "Marquesita", music and 3 movements

H 16.15 in W 7.09 in D 5.91 in
Wunderkammern Mechanical Toy Automation 1900 circa German Juggling Clown
Located in Milano, MI
Milanese collection. Automata have attracted the interest of the most refined collectors, since they were
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Early 20th Century German Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Textile, Paper

Wunderkammern Mechanical Toy Automation 1900 circa German Juggling Clown
Wunderkammern Mechanical Toy Automation 1900 circa German Juggling Clown

Wunderkammern Mechanical Toy Automation 1900 circa German Juggling Clown

H 13 in W 6.7 in D 5.12 in
Jeweled Swiss Singing Bird Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
reminiscent of the greatest automata ever created, making this piece a true masterpiece of artistry and
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Decorative Boxes

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Enamel

Jeweled Swiss Singing Bird Box
Jeweled Swiss Singing Bird Box

Jeweled Swiss Singing Bird Box

H 1.63 in W 4 in D 2.5 in
19th Century Roullet et Decamps French Rare Oversized Automaton Cow
Located in London, GB
specialized in production of automata. The company's history started in 1866 when Jean Roullet opened a small
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Antique 1880s French Victorian Toys

Materials

Faux Fur, Wood, Paper

19th Century Roullet et Decamps French Rare Oversized Automaton Cow
19th Century Roullet et Decamps French Rare Oversized Automaton Cow

19th Century Roullet et Decamps French Rare Oversized Automaton Cow

H 17 in W 24 in D 7 in
The Enchanting Tale of a Rare Antique Electric Bellboy Display Automaton ca 1870
Located in Leuven , BE
Marvel ca.1870 In the enchanting world of antique automata, there exists a rare and extraordinary gem
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wood

The Enchanting Tale of a Rare Antique Electric Bellboy Display Automaton ca 1870
The Enchanting Tale of a Rare Antique Electric Bellboy Display Automaton ca 1870

The Enchanting Tale of a Rare Antique Electric Bellboy Display Automaton ca 1870

H 65.75 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
French Automaton Industrial Locomotive Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
-inspired automata, these clocks are extremely popular with collectors and difficult to find in such
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Antique 19th Century French Industrial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French Automaton Industrial Locomotive Clock
French Automaton Industrial Locomotive Clock

French Automaton Industrial Locomotive Clock

H 17 in W 8.75 in D 20.25 in
French Automaton Battleship Industrial Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
timekeeping with mechanically-inspired automata, these clocks are extremely popular with collectors and
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Antique 19th Century French Industrial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French Automaton Battleship Industrial Clock
French Automaton Battleship Industrial Clock

French Automaton Battleship Industrial Clock

H 15.5 in W 7.5 in L 15.5 in
General Artigas Gunboat Industrial Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
timekeeping with mechanically-inspired automata, these clocks are extremely popular with collectors and
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Antique Late 19th Century French Industrial Mantel Clocks

Materials

Metal

General Artigas Gunboat Industrial Clock
General Artigas Gunboat Industrial Clock

General Artigas Gunboat Industrial Clock

H 14 in W 23 in D 9 in
Rare French Paper Mache Roullet Decamps Automaton Growler Dog
Located in London, GB
toy manufacturing company operating in the 19th Century, which specialized in automata and papier
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Antique 1880s French Early Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Paper

Rare French Paper Mache Roullet Decamps Automaton Growler Dog
Rare French Paper Mache Roullet Decamps Automaton Growler Dog

Rare French Paper Mache Roullet Decamps Automaton Growler Dog

H 10 in W 21 in D 9 in
French Industrial Battleship Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
timekeeping with mechanically-inspired automata. Not only does it include a clock face at its center, but also
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Antique 19th Century French Industrial Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French Industrial Battleship Clock
French Industrial Battleship Clock

French Industrial Battleship Clock

H 15 in W 6.25 in D 12.5 in
Silver Fusée Singing Bird Box by Charles Bruguier
Located in New Orleans, LA
automata. A painstaking and costly process was required to create just one of these elaborately ornamented
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Other Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Silver Fusée Singing Bird Box by Charles Bruguier
Silver Fusée Singing Bird Box by Charles Bruguier

Silver Fusée Singing Bird Box by Charles Bruguier

H 2 in W 4.13 in D 3 in
Silver Double Singing Bird Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
one-of-a-kind objet d'art was inspired by the mechanical complexity of 19th-century Swiss automata
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Antique 19th Century American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Silver Double Singing Bird Box
Silver Double Singing Bird Box

Silver Double Singing Bird Box

H 2 in W 4.25 in D 2.88 in
Silver Double Singing Bird Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
-kind objet d'art was inspired by the mechanical complexity of 19th-century Swiss automata, and it
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20th Century Empire Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Silver Double Singing Bird Box
Silver Double Singing Bird Box

Silver Double Singing Bird Box

H 5.25 in W 5.25 in D 5.5 in
The Clockwork Universe, German Clocks and Automata, First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
The Clockwork Universe, German Clocks and Automata. NY: Neale Watson Arcademic Publications, Inc
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20th Century American Books

Materials

Paper

The Clockwork Universe, German Clocks and Automata, First Edition
The Clockwork Universe, German Clocks and Automata, First Edition

The Clockwork Universe, German Clocks and Automata, First Edition

H 11.5 in W 8.75 in D 1.25 in
Massimo Listri, Cabinet of Curiosities
By Massimo Listri
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, and corals to paintings, ivory trophies, measuring instruments, and incredible automata, it was a
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2010s Books

Materials

Paper

Massimo Listri, Cabinet of Curiosities
Massimo Listri, Cabinet of Curiosities

Massimo Listri, Cabinet of Curiosities

H 15.6 in W 11.4 in D 4 in
Massimo Listri, Cabinet of Curiosities
By Massimo Listri
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, and corals to paintings, ivory trophies, measuring instruments, and incredible automata, it was a
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2010s Books

Materials

Paper

Massimo Listri, Cabinet of Curiosities
Massimo Listri, Cabinet of Curiosities

Massimo Listri, Cabinet of Curiosities

H 15.6 in W 11.4 in D 4 in
Automaton Industrial Series Quarterdeck Mantel Clock by Guilmet
By Andre Romain Guilmet
Located in London, GB
French, "Ship's Quarter Deck" Automata clock from the Industrial Series. The bronze and silvered
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Antique 1890s French Industrial Mantel Clocks

Materials

Copper, Bronze

Automaton Industrial Series Quarterdeck Mantel Clock by Guilmet
Automaton Industrial Series Quarterdeck Mantel Clock by Guilmet

Automaton Industrial Series Quarterdeck Mantel Clock by Guilmet

H 13 in W 11.6 in D 9 in
Art Deco Pink Vitascope Electric Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
mains supply (at 50 cycles) to a synchronous movement which drives both the hands and the automata
Category

Vintage 1940s English Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bakelite

Art Deco Pink Vitascope Electric Clock
Art Deco Pink Vitascope Electric Clock

Art Deco Pink Vitascope Electric Clock

H 12.5 in W 10.25 in D 6.75 in
Art Deco Brown Vitascope Elecrtric Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
and the automata. The ship rides on an oval shaped cam which makes it lift and roll. It is lit
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Vintage 1940s British Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bakelite

Art Deco Brown Vitascope Elecrtric Clock
Art Deco Brown Vitascope Elecrtric Clock

Art Deco Brown Vitascope Elecrtric Clock

H 12.5 in W 9 in D 6.5 in
Antique Cat-in-Milk Churn Musical Automaton by Roullet & Decamps
Located in London, GB
survivor displays the three main attributes which continue to place antique automata in the spotlight
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Antique Early 1900s French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum

Antique Cat-in-Milk Churn Musical Automaton by Roullet & Decamps
Antique Cat-in-Milk Churn Musical Automaton by Roullet & Decamps

Antique Cat-in-Milk Churn Musical Automaton by Roullet & Decamps

H 5 in W 5 in D 10 in
Antique Walking and Fantail-Displaying Indian Peacock Automaton
Located in London, GB
Automata - The Golden Age 1848-1914, C. Bailly, p.285 showing the three sizes from the R&D catalogue
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Antique 1890s French Taxidermy

Materials

Feathers

Antique Walking and Fantail-Displaying Indian Peacock Automaton
Antique Walking and Fantail-Displaying Indian Peacock Automaton

Antique Walking and Fantail-Displaying Indian Peacock Automaton

H 21 in W 16 in D 9 in
18th Century Jones of Chalford Mahogany and Oak Longcase
Located in Cheltenham, GB
A rare and probably unique arch painted dial automata of (Man lifting his glass of beer as the
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Antique 18th Century British Georgian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Cl...

Materials

Mahogany, Oak, Pine

18th Century Jones of Chalford Mahogany and Oak Longcase
18th Century Jones of Chalford Mahogany and Oak Longcase

18th Century Jones of Chalford Mahogany and Oak Longcase

H 88.59 in W 20.08 in D 9.85 in
Chinoiserie Hand Mirror and Looking Glass
Located in Sutton Coldfield, GB
most famous today for the elaborate musical clocks and automata that he produced and exported to China
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Antique Mid-18th Century English More Mirrors

Materials

Enamel

Chinoiserie Hand Mirror and Looking Glass
Chinoiserie Hand Mirror and Looking Glass

Chinoiserie Hand Mirror and Looking Glass

H 7.5 in W 3.3 in D 0.85 in
A George III Telescopic Silver Toasting Fork By The Thomas Weeks
By George Cowels, Thomas Weeks
Located in New York, NY
many of his stock of objects de luxe and automata, but they were made in the workshops of leading
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Antique 19th Century English More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Sterling Silver

A George III Telescopic Silver Toasting Fork By The Thomas Weeks
A George III Telescopic Silver Toasting Fork By The Thomas Weeks

A George III Telescopic Silver Toasting Fork By The Thomas Weeks

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Automata For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of automata available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and bone, all automata available were constructed with great care. Automata have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Georgian and Victorian automata are consistently popular styles. Automata have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Henri Marc, Paris and Nathan & Co. are consistently popular.

How Much are Automata?

Prices for automata can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, automata begin at $59 and can go as high as $62,573, while the average can fetch as much as $15,087.
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