Fabulous rare 19th century automaton. Most likely made in France at the end of the 19th century. She is a real beauty and in remarkable condition for her age. She is made of porcelai...

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19th Century French Victorian Vintage Musical Porcelain Dolls

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Porcelain

19th Century French Automaton

H 11.5 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in

Late 19th Century Automaton of a Monkey under Glass Dome

Located in Dublin 8, IE

Late 19th century automaton of a monkey in 18th century style dress. Likely to be French, this piece shows all the hallmarks of J. Phalibois, one of the foremost makers of clockwork ...

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1880s French Victorian Vintage Musical Porcelain Dolls

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Glass, Wood, Silk

Late 19th Century Automaton of a Monkey under Glass Dome

H 27 in W 18 in D 8 in

Automaton Singing Birds

Located in Norwich, GB

Automaton Singing birds Automaton singing birds housed in a gilded case standing on a stepped gilded base. Three articulated singing birds standing on a green base with l...

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1950s British Vintage Musical Porcelain Dolls

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Brass

Automaton Singing Birds

H 14.5 in W 10.5 in D 8 in

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

By Gustave Vichy

Located in Incline Village, NV

One of the more rare Automaton pieces, “Ethiopian Flutist” was manufactured circa 1870 and was a signature piece aimed at the wealthy international clientele attending the 1878 Paris...

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1870s French Folk Art Vintage Musical Porcelain Dolls

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Composition

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

H 32 in W 10 in D 9 in

1940's Folk Art John Carr's Jacquard Puppets The Turnip's, Scarecrow & Gardener

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A charming collection of hand crafted puppets by John Carr, (William & His Turnips) depicting a scare crow, a gardener with a hoe and 12 turnips. Developed in the early part of th...

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Mid-20th Century English Vintage Musical Porcelain Dolls

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Fabric, Pine

1940's Folk Art John Carr's Jacquard Puppets The Turnip's, Scarecrow & Gardener

H 15.36 in W 3.55 in D 2.37 in

19th Century French musical automaton clock

Located in London, GB

This fine, antique mantel clock is constructed in ebonised wood by the renowned Parisian maker of automata, Xavier Tharin (French, active mid 19th Century). The clock face is set ont...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Vintage Musical Porcelain Dolls

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Enamel, Ormolu

19th Century French musical automaton clock

H 21.26 in W 20.48 in D 7.09 in

Unusual Continental Bisque Porcelain Automaton Figure

Located in London, GB

Unusual bisque porcelain automaton figure Continental, circa 1900 Measures: Height 57cm, width 21cm, depth 21cm This unusual doll takes the form of a young boy dressed in period...

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Early 1900s European Vintage Musical Porcelain Dolls

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Porcelain, Fabric

Unusual Continental Bisque Porcelain Automaton Figure

H 22.45 in W 8.27 in D 8.27 in

French Musical Automaton Picture Clock

Located in New Orleans, LA

One of the most amazing timepieces we have ever acquired that offers far more than meets the eye, this incredible work of art blends the beauty of a painting with the mechanical comp...

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19th Century French Other Vintage Musical Porcelain Dolls

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Paint

French Musical Automaton Picture Clock

H 48.5 in W 44 in D 10.25 in

Antique Automaton The Whistler by Phalibois

Located in London, GB

Rare Automaton Whistler by Henry Phalibois, with papier-mache character head modeled with puckered, slightly-open lips, defined cheek bones, slender neck, threaded blue paperweight e...

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Early 1900s French Vintage Musical Porcelain Dolls

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Satin

Antique Automaton The Whistler by Phalibois

H 34 in W 13 in D 13 in

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