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A birdcage novelty clock with
A birdcage novelty clock with visible movement revolving globe and moving feathered bird 9.5 cm diameter x 14 c high.
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An Unusual Automaton Novelty
An Unusual Automaton Novelty Clock The small metal birdcage is in an oxidized finish. It contains a feathered bird and a pillar at the center with a ball at the top and an ivory color band around the middle with numerals and marks. A red pointer circles around to indicate the time. The cage is suspended from a hoop stand with a tiny angel at the top holding the ring inset in a cast glass base with a slightly pink tint. Overall it measures apprx. 8-1/2"H. So far the bird does not chirp.
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A brass table clock in the form
A brass table clock in the form of an oscillating bird in a gilded cage the time indicated on a central flattened sphere ht. 14 cm.
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19th Century Birdcage Novelty
19th Century Birdcage Novelty ClockClock having a small bird that rotates to count the seconds round ball with numbers and a pointer depicts the hours. Brass footed stand at base. Measures 6.5''H circa 19th century private collection Waterford MI.
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English Clock together with
English Clock together with Birdcage Automaton. From a Long Island home.
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VICTORIAN BIRDCAGE AUTOMATON
VICTORIAN BIRDCAGE AUTOMATON CLOCK19th/20th century, rectangular domed gilt metal cage, three birds with ivy post, fabric to interior base, mounted on giltwood base, foliate carved decoration, fitted with circular dial, retailed by Bailey, Banks and Biddle, Philadelphia, with clock wind key, 22-1/2 x 14-1/2 x 10-1/2 in.
Provenance: Estate of Claude and Leona P. Canada, Kentucky
Condition:
minor wear/rubbing to gilt metal finish, giltwood base with losses to finish, age splits, birds, interior carpet and ivy dusty, clock takes a wind and runs, birds sing and move
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KAISER ANIMATED BIRD CAGE
KAISER ANIMATED BIRD CAGE CLOCKKaiser German wind up bird cage alarm clock. Brass cage raised on three feet, interior with small animated bird. Orbital style display with Arabic numerals showing hours and minutes Bottom is marked: J. Kaiser GmbH Villingen Germany. Clock measures 5 1/2" tall x 2 9/16" in diameter. Currently running however not guaranteed to keep accurate time. Overall patina to brass is uniform, no bends to the cage or major scratches. Round numeric dial on base has some faded numbers. shipping info This lot can be shipped in-house.
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A hanging birdcage clock (AF) circa
A hanging birdcage clock (AF) circa 1920 together with a small late Victorian maid doll.
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AUTOMATON BIRDCAGE CLOCK, "BOUHON
AUTOMATON BIRDCAGE CLOCK, "BOUHON CIE"Antique Louis XVI-Style Gilt and Enameled Bronze Automaton Birdcage Clock, c. 1890, stamped "BOUHON & Cie.", dial signed "Ch.les LeRoy/a PARIS", after the Directoire and Empire designs by Jaquet Droz and Courvoisier, elaborate cage with rotating feeder trays, surmounted by dolphin cartouches, ceiling medallion with bleu royale reserve, mounted with stars, h. to finial 25 in., dia. 15 in., dial dia. 8 in.,
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Kaiser brass bird cage clock,
Kaiser brass bird cage clock, mecahnical bird, 8" h Estimate $100-200
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Large French wind-up caged song
Large French wind-up caged song bird automaton, 19th c., the colorful bird with turning head and fluttering tail is seated on a branch with mirrored pool, with clockwork mechanism.
17.5"h x 11"dia
Condition: Appears to run, wear commensurate with age.
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An Automaton Bird Cage the domed
An Automaton Bird Cage the domed cage containing three birds on flowering branches above the hexagonal base inset with six plaques depicting landscapes; the birds chirp and move their heads beaks and tails. Height 20 1/2 x width 14 x depth 12 1/2 inches.
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AN AMERICAN ART NOUVEAU STYLE
AN AMERICAN ART NOUVEAU STYLE FIGURAL BIRD CLOCK. The onyx base supports a Mercedes electric time piece with curved brass arm supporting shaded light and patinated metal bird. Dimensions: 13''L x 10''H. The light shows moderate to heavy wear with a repair and some oxidation to the metal the clock does not appear to work the switch is missing a nut and the stone has a few small chips.
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A Continental Painted Wood
A Continental Painted Wood Architectural Birdcage having a widow's walk and four towers centered with a clock tower above swing doors dated 1886. Height 34 x width 24 x depth 21 inches.
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GERMAN CLOCKWORK COIN OPERATED BIRD
GERMAN CLOCKWORK COIN OPERATED BIRD IN CAGE AUTOMATON. 20"H X 9 1/2"W X 9 1/2"WGerman clockwork coin operated bird in cage automaton. Two birds in cage, one is an automaton which is animated and chirps by clockwork movement. Birds are in gilt metal cage on carved giltwood base. In good working condition. 20"H x 9 1/2"W x 9 1/2"W Dimensions: 20"H x 9 1/2"W x 9 1/2"W
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ARCHITECTURAL BIRDCAGEArchitectural
ARCHITECTURAL BIRDCAGEArchitectural Birdcage, wood and metal wire; 20th century Dimensions: 32 x 27 x 9 in. (81.3 x 68.6 x 22.9 cm.) Condition:
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TWO BRASS BIRD AUTOMATON TABLE
TWO BRASS BIRD AUTOMATON TABLE CLOCKS 5" x 2¾" each Two brass automaton table top clocks, each as a bird in a cage, central posted round dial with Arabic numerals. The yellow bird oscillates with the escapement. The other clock not tested.
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Automaton musical bird cage,
Automaton musical bird cage, under perspex dome. Working at time of inspection, approx 32cm H
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A black slate mounted clock with
A black slate mounted clock with bird surmount, 60cm wide
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VINTAGE KAISER MECHANICAL BIRD CAGE
VINTAGE KAISER MECHANICAL BIRD CAGE CLOCKKaiser German automaton bird cage alarm clock, brass cage raised on three feet, interior with small bird. Interior base marked, Kaiser Germany. Underside marked, J. Kaiser GmbH Villingen Germany. Size: 5'', 2 5/8'' diameter base. shipping info This lot can be shipped in-house.
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BIRDCAGE. American late
BIRDCAGE. American late 19th-early 20th century mixed woods and wire. Victorian-type cage with cupola and old brown paint 34 1/2''h.
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FIGURAL METAL NEW HAVEN CLOCK:
FIGURAL METAL NEW HAVEN CLOCK: Seated woman with a bird nest & bird in hand, next to a New Haven clock having an overall scrolling design. Visible escapement. Metal mounted female masque and scrolling foliate design. Approx. 15.75'' h x 20.25'' l x 7'' w.
CONDITION: Not working due to being overwound.
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A Birdcage Automaton 19th Century
A Birdcage Automaton
19th Century
Height 11 1/4 inches.
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Automaton bird in gilded cage,
Automaton bird in gilded cage, marked "Made in France", 11" h, mechanics work, no chirping
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BIRD CAGE ON STAND. Twentieth
BIRD CAGE ON STAND. Twentieth century. Cage has domed top with turned finial and scooped sides, wood frame with distressed reddish orange paint 36"h. on a modified cable spool pine base. 27.5"l.
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ANIMATED CUCKOO CLOCK .
ANIMATED CUCKOO CLOCK .
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Vintage floor model birdcage.
Vintage floor model birdcage. 70'' Ht.
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BLAISE BONTEMS TRIPLE BIRD CAGE
BLAISE BONTEMS TRIPLE BIRD CAGE AUTOMATON CA. 1880 23 ½" Bird cage with three singing birds which chirp when operating, the cycle of operation determined by gears and levers. One bird will start the action, the others follow the predetermined series. Heads sway, tails flap, beaks open and close, emanating a chirp from tuned bellows. This singing bird automaton is unusual as most have only one bird. Please look at accompanying video.
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BIRDCAGE WITH CARVED BIRD.
BIRDCAGE WITH CARVED BIRD. American 20th century. Wood and wire cage with revolving copper feeders. Carved bird inside. 15''h. Together with a folksy carved bird with original paint. Initialed ''Es''. 5''h.
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BIRGE & PECK MANTLE CLOCK. Triple
BIRGE & PECK MANTLE CLOCK. Triple decker eight day time/strike with brass works painted wooden dial reverse painted center tab and mirrored lower tab. Mahogany case with gilt and ebonized columns. 34 1/2'' h.
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FRENCH CLOCKWORK SINGING BIRD IN
FRENCH CLOCKWORK SINGING BIRD IN CAGE AUTOMATONFrench clockwork singing bird in cage automaton, 19th c., 18" h.
Condition:
Currently working, lacking one foot, sporadic abrasions to base.
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ARCHITECTURAL BIRDCAGE ON STAND
ARCHITECTURAL BIRDCAGE ON STAND American Aesthetic Movement influence the mahogany and black wire birdcage crafted after a large cathedral with five domed spires over a gingerbread roof and raised on a square table with baluster-turned legs secured with crossed stretchers. Dimensions: 75''H x 26.25''W x 26.5''L.
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A La Ledoise racing pigeon clock in
A La Ledoise racing pigeon clock in an oak case, no 53948
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BIRGE & FULLER MANTLE CLOCK.
BIRGE & FULLER MANTLE CLOCK. Eight day time/strike clock with brass works wooden dial reverse painted tab and mirrored tab. 36'' h.
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KARL GRIESBAUM SINGING BIRDS IN
KARL GRIESBAUM SINGING BIRDS IN CAGE AUTOMATONMechanical automaton clockwork birds in a brass cage. Birds move and sing. Marked with a KG Bird in Diamond as well as "GERMANY" and "Ken-D." Circa 1930s. Measures 11-1/2" tall.
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FRENCH CLOCK WITH AUTOMATON Late
FRENCH CLOCK WITH AUTOMATON Late 19th century. Musical with birds.