A few examples of appraisal values for
AUTOMATIC

• SELF-LEVITATION
  SELF-LEVITATION AUTOMATON.Self-Levitation Automaton. Paris: Pierre Mayer, ca. 2000s. Wooden and metal mechanical hand-cranked automaton with exposed works, depicting a man with a cigar who levitates from his stool with no apparent connection. 10 x 6 x 3 ½”. Working.
• SELF-LEVITATION AUTOMATON. PARIS:
  SELF-LEVITATION AUTOMATON. PARIS: PIERRE MAYER, CA. 200...Self-Levitation Automaton. Paris: Pierre Mayer, ca. 2000s. Wooden and metal mechanical hand-cranked automaton in which a man with a cigar levitates with no apparent connection between himself and the stool. 6 x 3 _ x 10 _Ó. Fully functional but for movement of figure's arms up and down.
• THE AUTO-QUARIUM AUTOMATON.The
  THE AUTO-QUARIUM AUTOMATON.The Auto-Quarium Automaton. American, ca. 1990s. Electric aquarium automaton featuring wooden fish swimming in laps, a crab lunging with its claws, and a school of fish circling a reef plant. Wooden cabinet with open sides. 18 x 12 x 15”. One crab claw detached.
• SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST
  SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST AUTOMATON.Survival of the Fittest Automaton. England: Neil Hardy, 2004. Electrical automaton with rotating informational displays on four different animals (whale, cheetah, alligator, and gorilla) some with moving heads, jaw, and limbs; at the conclusion, the lighted compartment underneath opens to reveal another animal, the “couch potato” – a man at a recliner drinking from a can. Wooden base. Working condition, with handwritten sheet detailing repairs by another party performed in 2009. Approx. 19 x 19 x 21”.
• THE ECONOMIC CYCLE AUTOMATON.The
  THE ECONOMIC CYCLE AUTOMATON.The Economic Cycle Automaton. N.p., ca. 2000s. Electrical automaton, accompanied by a plastic title placard (“The Economic Cycle”), depicting a bicyclist and a circus clown, each with other riders at the front or rear, on a rubber treadmill nicknamed “the road to recovery”. 21 x 17 x 11”. Not tested.
• TOY AUTOMATON - Austrian Musical
  TOY AUTOMATON - Austrian Musical Automaton Rabbit in Cabbage having glazed fabric leaves over papier-mache frame (with concealed battery pocket for light up eyes) wind-up action had real-fur rabbit rising out of head of lettuce with leaf in mouth his h
• AUTOMATIC TOY CO. AUTO SPEEDWAYwith
  AUTOMATIC TOY CO. AUTO SPEEDWAYwith three cars; 17 inches wide Condition:
• AUTOMATIC TOY WORKS DANCER ON BOX
  AUTOMATIC TOY WORKS DANCER ON BOX Paper label on inside says Perry and Co.'s Automation Dancers. Figure and box are wood figure trimmed in cloth outfit working well. 10'' l. Paper loss to stage overall (VG Cond)
• AUTO WITH PEOPLE STILL BANK A.C.
  AUTO WITH PEOPLE STILL BANK A.C. Williams cast iron red with gold wheels three passenger model with slotted roof. 6'' l.
• AUTOMATIC TOY CO. COP AND CAR TOY
  AUTOMATIC TOY CO. COP AND CAR TOY Boxed example plastic auto with trailing cop on cycle pulling string causes mechanical action. 11 3/4'' l. (Pristine Cond.) Inv# 38-44
• AUTOMATIC TOY WORKS DANCER ON BOX
  AUTOMATIC TOY WORKS DANCER ON BOX Paper label on inside says Perry and Co.'s Automation Dancers. Figure and box are wood figure trimmed in cloth outfit with head dress working well. 10'' l. Wear to stage edges (VG Cond)
• Two auto vacs
  Two auto vacs
• AUTOMATON OF A STANDING
  AUTOMATON OF A STANDING MANAUTOMATON OF A STANDING MAN, wearing a mismatched suit and felt top hat, holding a hand mirror, atop red velvet base - h:29w:9d:9in. Provenance: Private Collection
• AUTOMATON BIRD IN CAGEAUTOMATON
  AUTOMATON BIRD IN CAGEAUTOMATON BIRD IN CAGE, French or German, 19th century, spring wound action with key, 18.5"H.
• JVC QUARTZLOCK FULLY AUTOMATIC TURN
  JVC QUARTZLOCK FULLY AUTOMATIC TURN TABLE JVC QuartzLock Fully Automatic Direct Drive FG Servo System.
• An automaton of a child with a hoop
  An automaton of a child with a hoop emerging from a basket 38cm (15") high and an automaton of a juggling bear Label (may not be original): 1897 Exposition Automata of Art Dinantas
• MUSICAL AUTOMATON BY RZEBITSCHEK OF
  MUSICAL AUTOMATON BY RZEBITSCHEK OF PRAGUE 19th c., Czechoslovakia, papier mache, music student and teacher dressed in silk costumes, with original wool wigs, seated before a paint-decorated piano raised on a decorated rosewood music box, paper label to underside listing melodies, 10"h x 13"l x 7"w
• AUTOMATIC ELECTRIC CO.
  AUTOMATIC ELECTRIC CO. TELEPHONEAutomatic Electric Co. Telephone
• NIFTY AUTOMATIC TILTING TRUCK
  NIFTY AUTOMATIC TILTING TRUCK Lithographed tin clockwork w/original driver truck able to go forward then stop and raise and lower truck bed before moving on. 10'' l. Wear and minor corrosion (VG Cond.)
• GEISHA GIRL AUTOMATON.Geisha Girl
  GEISHA GIRL AUTOMATON.Geisha Girl Automaton. Paris: Pierre Mayer, ca. 2002. Handmade wooden automaton with exposed works. The Geisha raises the cup to show a ball underneath. As the crank is turned, the cup descends, and she waves a fan, the cup is then raised and the ball has vanished, reappearing on her shoulder. Hardwood and metal construction. 6 x 3 x 7”. Working, with element controlling appearance of ball on shoulder out of sequence, in need of repair or adjustment. Custom Plexiglas case.
• SAM ZELL AUTOMATON, "QUANTITATIVE
  SAM ZELL AUTOMATON, "QUANTITATIVE EASING", 2012Sam Zell automaton,"Quantitative Easing", 2012, numbered 205 of 675, seated Ben Bernake (chairman Board of Governors, Federal Reserve, 2006-2014), his propeller to hat rises to display the automaton title, the both arms are articulated but do not move, the action stops after Zell's opening commentary, thus the piece only operates intermittently, approx. 15"h, 13.5"w, 9"d, 10.95lbs **Note: Sam Zell, American, b. 1941, billionaire investor and Chairman, Equity Group Investments founded in 1969. Zell manufactured a number of financial commentary automatons, each model being limited to 675, giving them as gifts to friends, colleagues and employees.
• ITALIAN AUTOMATIC KNIFE APPEARING
  ITALIAN AUTOMATIC KNIFE APPEARING AS A WRITING PENItalian push "button" automatic knife appearing as a fountain pen, the pointed cylindrical 4.5" "blade", is spring activated by depressing the pocket clip causing the "blade" to fully extended and lock open, the "blade" is returned to the barrel by pushing the point against a solid object causing the spring is reset, pen with blade closed approx.6"l **THIS KNIFE IS LEGAL TO CARRY IN TEXAS FOR NON-MINORS. THERE ARE SOME VENUE RESTRICTIONS AS TO WHERE THEY MAY BE CARRIED INCLUDING BARS, UNIVERSITIES AND SCHOOLS. PLEASE CHECK YOUR STATE AND LOCAL LAWS BEFORE BIDDING**
• Automaton bird in gilded cage,
  Automaton bird in gilded cage, marked "Made in France", 11" h, mechanics work, no chirping
• SAM ZELL AUTOMATON MUSIC BOXSAM
  SAM ZELL AUTOMATON MUSIC BOXSAM ZELL (AMERICAN, B. 1941) AUTOMATON MUSIC BOX, "Think it Over," 2010, limited edition #021/675, 17.5"H. Lot includes original box, power cord, booklet and operating instructions.
• VALERIE COSTUME CHANGE AUTOMATON.
  VALERIE COSTUME CHANGE AUTOMATON. PARIS: PIERRE MAYER, ...Valerie Costume Change Automaton. Paris: Pierre Mayer, ca. 2004. Handmade wooden automaton with exposed works. When the crank is turned, the magician lowers an umbrella over the front of her dress. When she raises it, her dress has changed color, replacing the dress hanging on the screen behind her. Hardwood and metal construction. Hand painted. 5 _ x 3 _ x 11". Signed by the maker. Very good.
• AUTOMOBILE - 2001 Jaguar XJ8 138
  AUTOMOBILE - 2001 Jaguar XJ8 138 138 miles V8 (4) door deep metallic black with power locks windows and brakes four speed automatic VIN #SAJDA14C01LF28702 AM/FM cassette Jaguar cd changer dvd guidance system cruise control sunroof includes (4)
• 1930S AUTOMATIC FUTURMATIC
  1930S AUTOMATIC FUTURMATIC AIRPORT W AIRPLANEAutomatic Toy Companys Futurmatic airport with remote controlled airplane with original box, tin lithograph windup, box measures 3 1/2 by 16 by 16 inches. Toy is excellent condition, not tested for functionality, wear to box. This item will need to be shipped by a packing company of your choice. We maintain a list of reliable shippers, or you may choose your own.
• "Automata" automaton reference book
  "Automata" automaton reference book by Christian Bailly; 1987 Sotheby's publication, autographed by author. 12 3/8" x 9 5/8". Very good condition, minor roughness on dust cover.
• MAAR OLDSMOBILE AUTOMATIC CAR WATCH
  MAAR OLDSMOBILE AUTOMATIC CAR WATCH Second quarter-20th century, made in Switzerland.
• SAM ZELL AUTOMATON, "TENDER
  SAM ZELL AUTOMATON, "TENDER CREDIBILITY", 2011Sam Zell automaton "Tender Credibility", 2011, numbered 152 of 675, a mountain mine surrounded by a rail track with dump cars, several entrances and exits, a lower mining shack, one side with a lighted water fall, all lights come on, mine dump cars and music only play intermittently, likely not operated for sometime, internal gears may need lubrication, approx. 16,75"h, 12",diam., 16.70lbs **Note: Sam Zell, American, b. 1941, billionaire investor and Chairman, Equity Group Investments founded in 1969. Zell manufactured a number of financial commentary automatons, each model being limited to 675, giving them as gifts to friends, colleagues and employees.
• SAM ZELL (AMERICAN, B. 1941)
  SAM ZELL (AMERICAN, B. 1941) AUTOMATON MUSIC BOXSAM ZELL (AMERICAN, B. 1941) AUTOMATON MUSIC BOX, "The Whole World in Our Hands" 1998, limited edition #510/675, 11.75"H. Lot includes original papers, box and AC adaptor.
• A 20th Century automaton of two
  A 20th Century automaton of two singing white birds in a cage and another singing bird automaton
• AUTOMATA: THE GOLDEN AGE,
  AUTOMATA: THE GOLDEN AGE, 1848—1914.Bailly, Christian. Automata: The Golden Age, 1848—1914. Sotheby’s, 1987. Gilt-lettered decorative cloth, pictorial dust-jacket. Illustrated, color plates. 4to. Fine.
• THE TURK CHESS-PLAYER AUTOMATON.The
  THE TURK CHESS-PLAYER AUTOMATON.The Turk Chess-Player Automaton. Paris: Pierre Mayer, ca. 2010s. Hand-painted wooden automaton with exposed works. Modeled after Von Kempelen’s famous eighteenth century chess-player automaton, and depicting the player raising and lowering a chess piece as the doors to the cabinet open and close – from one view, a man is seen inside the cabinet, but from the other he has disappeared. 11 ½ x 6 x 3 ½”.
• STRUCTO AUTO DUMP CAR Pressed steel
  STRUCTO AUTO DUMP CAR Pressed steel painted in orange with black running boards dump body tilts for unloading cast iron spoke wheels clockwork driven. 12'' l. (Exc. Cond.)
• GERMAN SINGING BIRD AUTOMATON IN
  GERMAN SINGING BIRD AUTOMATON IN CAGE 12 ¼" x 6 ½" Mechanical singing bird with natural plumage atop a perch with leafy vines perched in the center of a gilt metal cage stamped German on the underside, small feet underneath; a small lever under the edge of the base to turn on and off, winding key. It has a beautiful chirp; turns from side to side and wiggles its tail feathers.