Automata.

1925, FRANCE: This amazing orchestrion with animated figures was made by J. Bodson of Paris, France, in the 1920's. The accordion player was made in the likeness of famed Italian jazz artist Tino Ross

1910, AUSTRIAN: An amazing piece of early musical automata, referred to by collectors as "The Side Show". Multiple simultaneous movements including a magician, guitar player, dancing ballerina and tra

A lovely French automaton believed to be from Jean Farkas (1917-2014). With his wife Anne, who was a seamstress and created the costumes, they created and repaired automata. In 1974 they moved from Pa

A RARE FOUNTAIN AUTOMATA AND MUSICAL CLOCK, FRENCH, EARLY 19TH CENTURY Charles X period, circa 1830, in retail condition.indistinctly signed to the dial Neff a Paris, the clock movement stamped B.P. &

A good and rare late 19th century French automata lighthouse timepiece Guilmet, No. 1542. The realistically modelled glazed cupola set with rotating red and green glass panels alternately revealing th

A rare mid 18th century English japanned automata table clock with chinoiserie decoration and trip repeat to activate the three automata Joseph Lum, London Surmounted by a brass handle and inverted be

1900, FRANCE: This is a dual singing bird automata that is coin operated, sitting on a walnut eight-sided base with decorative cage. The dual birds have alternating chatter and complement each other v

Musical box with automata; late 19th century. Brass, bronze and carved wood. French-Swiss machinery mounted on Spanish Alfonsino style furniture, The machinery is in perfect condition, two combs are m

Whimsical carousel music box made by Bornand Freres in Ste. Croix, Switzerland, C. 1885. This Instrument uses a double mainspring 8" cylinder movement playing eight popular tunes to turn the carousel

1920, FRENCH: A wonderful musical automata featuring an appropriately dressed eastern coffee or tea merchant, sitting cross legged and pouring tea or coffee into a cup. Motion include lifting his head

1920, HOLLAND: A very unusual piece of music automata constructed from fired clay and painted into a motif of a women, with individually constructed figures, which are all extensions of the organ pipe

1900, FRANCE: Early French automata of a young Japanese girl serving tea. Model 39 by Lambert, head maker Jumeau. Bisque head and hands, very authentic looking clothing, tray with tea service on velve

1920, FRENCH: A wonderful taro card fortune teller automata with appropriately attired fortune teller, holding a tarot card. The box to his left will change cards, presumably for the patrons fortune.

1910, FRANCE: This automata features and Asian man hiding in an urn, drinking his cup of tea. Attributed to Roullet & Decamps. When activated, the music box plays, the man emerges from the urn, takes

French. 1880s. Bisque head, hands. A classic automaton from the golden age of automata (1860-1910) made by Leopold Lambert, one of the great master automata makers of the 19th century. Lambert apprent

Reuge, St. Croix, Switzerland, a 20th century musical pocket watch with automata, 17 jewel rhodium plated movement with lever escapement and alarm, in a gold plated, snap back and bezel open face case

This is a wonderful domed music box automata. When wound, the boat rocks in the waves in the water, and the sentry soldier on the top of the castle rotates while the tune plays. There are some areas o

1900, FRANCE: French automata of a clown attributed to Roullet & Decamps. Period dress, composite construction with glass eyes. Music box playing one tune, motion includes head turning and both arms p

With moving windmill, balloon, and ship. It is accompanied by a music box when automata is in motion. All movements work and music box plays at time of inspection. Condition (Excellent). Size 25" L.

Cast aluminum/copper/brass music box with dancing girl. Looks to be original paint. Shows some minor wear throughout. Working condition. 13"x7'x6". Very neat piece with the girl dancing and the bird o

This drumming bear automaton is featured on page 31 in the "Age of Automata" book. The bear features four separate movements, including banging the drum, moving his head and moving his arms. The bangi

This is a wonderful clown automata music box in very good condition. Movements include head rotation with the ball and a back and forth motion. With winding key and operates with a pull switch on the

1900, FRANCE: French musical automata of a young lady with a basket of fruit she appears to be selling. All the fancy Victorian clothing is original, the doll's head and hands are bisque and her eyes

1900, FRANCE: Early French automata music box of a young lady gathering flowers. Original clothing, wig and basket, standing on a velvet-lined music box. Motion includes moving her head, lifting the f