- MUSICAL AUTOMATON BY RZEBITSCHEK
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
- SWISS ENAMELED AUTOMATON MUSIC
SWISS ENAMELED AUTOMATON MUSIC BOX Switzerland, Austria,19th CenturyTop of box decorated with women and sheep beside a lake with landscape cartouches to each side. The interior of the box is a Viennese movement and red feathered bird that chirps and moves side to side.
- SAM ZELL AUTOMATON MUSIC BOXSAM
SAM ZELL AUTOMATON MUSIC BOXSAM ZELL AUTOMATON MUSIC BOX, "Wired Exports" 2003, #20 of 675 units produced by billionaire Sam Zell and given away to his closest friends and associates as New Year's gifts, 14.25"H. Lot includes original papers, box and AC adaptor.
- AUTOMATON ENAMEL AND GILT MUSICAL
AUTOMATON ENAMEL AND GILT MUSICAL BIRD BOX, GERMAN, EARLY 20TH C., CASE BY EMIL BRENK, MOVEMENT LIKELY BY KARL GRIESBAUM, CASE BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED ON ALL SIDES WITH CLASSICAL MOTIFS INCLUDING CIRCULAR VIGNETTES ON SI...Automaton enamel and gilt musical bird box, German, early 20th C., case by Emil Brenk, movement likely by Karl Griesbaum, case beautifully designed on all sides with classical motifs including circular vignettes on sides and top with a garden scene with a male figure and two women, sliding button on front opens cover to reveal a feathered automaton bird that flap wings and opens beak while singing and twirling around atop a reticulated oval panel, winding mechanism to base along with marks "EB" and "METALL", "German" stamped on back base rim, wear consistent with age and use including rubbing of gilt, no winding key, wear to feathers, etc., 2" h. x 4 1/8" w. x 2 5/8" d.
- 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.
- LATE 19TH C AUTOMATON MUSIC BOX,
LATE 19TH C AUTOMATON MUSIC BOX, 6 YOUNG GIRLSIN A BAND. FIGURES HAVE BISQUE HEADS. WORKING CONDITION. 10 1/2" HIGH, 15 1/2" WIDE, 7 3/4" DEEP.
- SAM ZELL AUTOMATON MUSIC BOX, "WIRED
SAM ZELL AUTOMATON MUSIC BOX, "WIRED EXPORTS," #22SAM ZELL AUTOMATON MUSIC BOX, "Wired Exports," #223 of 675 units produced by billionaire Sam Zell and given away to his closest friends and associates as New Year's gifts, 14"H. Lot includes original papers, box and AC adaptor.
- AUTOMATON ENAMEL AND GILT MUSICAL
AUTOMATON ENAMEL AND GILT MUSICAL BIRD BOX, GERMAN, EARLY 20TH C., CASE BY EMIL BRENK, MOVEMENT LIKELY BY KARL GRIESBAUM, CASE ORNATELY DESIGNED ON ALL SIDES WITH GILDED AND ETCHED GEOMETRIC DESIGNS TO SIDES, ENAMELED...Automaton enamel and gilt musical bird box, German, early 20th C., case by Emil Brenk, movement likely by Karl Griesbaum, case ornately designed on all sides with gilded and etched geometric designs to sides, enameled top with floral swags on cobalt blue ground with accents of white and black enamel, sliding button on front opens cover to reveal a feathered automon bird that flap wings and opens beak while twirling around atop a reticulated oval panel, winding mechanism to base along with marks "EB" and "METALL", wear consistent with age and use including rubbing of gilt, no winding key, singing mechanism not working but automation mechanism is, wear to feathers, etc., 2" h. x 4 1/4" w. x 3" d.
- SAM ZELL AUTOMATON MUSIC BOX, "THE
SAM ZELL AUTOMATON MUSIC BOX, "THE ENGINE THAT CANSAM ZELL AUTOMATON MUSIC BOX, "The Engine That Can," 2001 production year, #407 of 675 units produced by billionaire Sam Zell and given away to his closest friends and associates as New Year's gifts, 8"H x 15.75"L. Lot includes original papers and AC adaptor.
- SWISS GILT METAL SINGING BIRD-IN-CAGE
SWISS GILT METAL SINGING BIRD-IN-CAGE AUTOMATON AND A FLORAL COLORED MARQUETRY ROSEWOOD 11-INCH CYLINDER MUSIC BOX CIRCA 1900Swiss Gilt Metal Singing Bird-in-Cage Automaton and a Floral Colored Marquetry Rosewood 11-Inch Cylinder Music Box, Circa 1900 The automaton with side crank and lever that activates a singing red bird; the cylinder music box with Piccolo-Zither 6 airs and nickle plated movement. The automaton mechanism not working. Height of automaton: 20-1/2 in (52.1 cm); Length of music box case: 22 in (55.9 cm)Property from the Colonel and Mrs. Arthur W.S. Herrington Trust
- Black Forest "Mountain Restaurant"
Black Forest "Mountain Restaurant" chalet music box automaton, roof opens to a jewelry box, key wind from bottom, single plays when lid opens, couple dances, man rolls barrel, figures carved by hand, 9-3/4" x 7" x 8-1/2" h, runs reluctantly
- German Rococo style silver singing
German Rococo style silver singing bird automaton music box, Karl Griesbaum, Germany, 20th Century lightly-gilt repousse silver case decorated with floral forms and amorini; 2 in. H., 3 1/8 X 4 1/4 in.
- A late 19th century French pressed
A late 19th century French pressed tortoiseshell music box containing an erotic automaton approx. 11 x 7 x 4 cm in fitted box.
- SAM ZELL AUTOMATON MUSIC BOX, "TENDER
SAM ZELL AUTOMATON MUSIC BOX, "TENDER CREDIBILITY,SAM ZELL AUTOMATON MUSIC BOX, "Tender Credibility," 2011 production year, #86 of 675 units produced by billionaire Sam Zell and given away to his closest friends and associates as New Year's gifts, 18"H. Lot includes original papers, box and AC adaptor.
- A SINGING BIRD AUTOMATON SPRING
A SINGING BIRD AUTOMATON SPRING DRIVEN MUSIC BOXThe spring driven wind-up music box with feathered model of an animated songbird automaton that rotates side-to-side with opening and closing beak is stamped Made in Germany on the underside of the footed case.Measures 11.25 x 6.5 x 5.5 inches.Good intact running condition at the time of inspection. We cannot guarantee the operation of mechanical antiques once removed from the auction premises. Some cosmetic wear as shown.
- GRIESBAUM SINGING BIRD AUTOMATON
GRIESBAUM SINGING BIRD AUTOMATON MUSIC BOXContinental .900 Silver Singing Bird Automaton Music Box , c. 1900, attr. Karl Griesbaum, Schwarzwald, Germany, marked "900", decorated with classical trophees, sliding button activates lid and singing bird, hinged lid to rear holds bird-form winding key, h. 1 1/2 in., w. 4 in., d. 2 1/2 in., accompanied by la leather box
- Symphonion Music Automaton, upright
Symphonion Music Automaton, upright coin-operated disk music box, walnut and oak case, 27 x 20-1/4 x 13-1/4 in., with twelve 11-7/8 in. disks. Good working order, two pieces half-round molding off of front and drawer with back off (pieces present), door latch does not close completely, exterior with slight veneer separations and corner losses, back door with chips and added nails, disks with dents, several mounting holes with splits and bent metal, one damaged.
- LATE 19TH C AUTOMATON MUSIC BOX,
LATE 19TH C AUTOMATON MUSIC BOX, FARMYARD SCENEWITH PECKING CHICKENS, MOVING COW, DONKEY AND GIRL. WORKING CONDITION. 10 1/2" HIGH, 14 3./4" WIDE, 9" DEEP.
- MANDARIN ANTIQUE ROSEWOOD MUSIC
MANDARIN ANTIQUE ROSEWOOD MUSIC BOX C. 1875Most unusual Mandarin antique rosewood 'automata' music box, possibly Langdorff, Switzerland c. 1875. Plays 10 tunes, has crank wind up activation. Inside are 2 brass figural seated Mandarin players that strike the 4 bells which accent the cylinder roll to play. Their heads nod to the music as it plays. Measures 21.25"L x 11.75"D x 10.25"H.
- SAM ZELL AUTOMATON MUSIC BOX, "VIEW
SAM ZELL AUTOMATON MUSIC BOX, "VIEW FROM ABOVE," 2SAM ZELL AUTOMATON MUSIC BOX, "View From Above," 2015 production year, #196 of 675 units produced by billionaire Sam Zell and given away to his closest friends and associates as New Year's gifts, 11.75"H x 15.5"L x 9.25"W. Lot includes original papers, box and AC adaptor.
- Automaton musical bird cage, under
Automaton musical bird cage, under perspex dome. Working at time of inspection, approx 32cm H
- LATE 19TH C SINGING BIRD AUTOMATON
LATE 19TH C SINGING BIRD AUTOMATON MUSIC BOX.HAND PAINTED ENAMEL PLAQUE, GILT ENGRAVED CASE WITH APPLIED BLUE ENAMEL. WORKING CONDITION WITH ORIGINAL KEY AND CUSTOM FITTED CASE. 1 1/2" HIGH, 3 3/4" WIDE, 2 1/4" DEEP.
- SAM ZELL AUTOMATON MUSIC BOX, "QUANITEASING,"
SAM ZELL AUTOMATON MUSIC BOX, "QUANITEASING," 2012SAM ZELL AUTOMATON MUSIC BOX, "QuaniTeasing," 2012, #046 of 675 produced by billionaire Sam Zell and given away to his closest friends and associates as New Year's gifts. Height 14 inches. Lot includes original shipping box and papers.
- SAM ZELL AUTOMATON MUSIC BOX, "THE
SAM ZELL AUTOMATON MUSIC BOX, "THE THEORY OF RELATSAM ZELL AUTOMATON MUSIC BOX, "The Theory of Relativity" 2005, limited edition #149 of 675 units produced by billionaire Sam Zell and given away to his closest friends and associates as New Year's gifts. Height 17.5 inches. Lot includes original shipping box, AC adaptor, and papers.
- SAM ZELL AUTOMATON MUSIC BOXSAM
SAM ZELL AUTOMATON MUSIC BOXSAM ZELL (AMERICAN, B. 1941) AUTOMATON MUSIC BOX, "The Emperor Has No Clothes" 1999, limited edition #100/675, 13.75"H. Lot includes original booklet, box and operating instructions.
- BRASS SINGING BIRD AUTOMATON BOX,
BRASS SINGING BIRD AUTOMATON BOX, LIKELY GERMAN.BOX HAS A DRAWER AT THE FRONT WITH BLUE PAINT INSIDE. TINY FEATHERED AND PAINTED BIRD SINGS AND TURNS. WORKING, BUT LEVER MUST BE HELD A BIT AS IT IS FINICKY. NOT GUARANTEED TO WORK. MODERN KEY WORKS BUT NOT PROPERLY. 2 1/4" HIGH, 4" WIDE, 2 1/2" DEEP.
- A Thorens walnut veneered musical
A Thorens walnut veneered musical box playing six tunes in sequence.
- MUSICAL DOLL PUPPETEER AUTOMATON
MUSICAL DOLL PUPPETEER AUTOMATON Circa 1900. Boy is dressed in period fabric costume with fine lace work and puppeteering a marionette. Head and hands are made from porcelain with realistic features. The figure is standing on a square plinth base containing the musical automaton mechanism. Comes with winding key.
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- 19TH CENTURY MUSICAL AUTOMATON
19TH CENTURY MUSICAL AUTOMATON Wood, cloth doll with bisque heads.
- SAM ZELL (AMERICAN, B. 1941) AUTOMATON
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.
- SAM ZELL AUTOMATON MUSIC BOX, "NO
SAM ZELL AUTOMATON MUSIC BOX, "NO FREE LUNCH," 200SAM ZELL AUTOMATON MUSIC BOX, "No Free Lunch," 2000 production year, #66 of 675 units produced by billionaire Sam Zell and given away to his closest friends and associates as New Year's gifts. Height 13 inches. Lot includes original shipping box and papers.
- SAM ZELL (AMERICAN, B. 1941) AUTOMATON
SAM ZELL (AMERICAN, B. 1941) AUTOMATON MUSIC BOXSAM ZELL (AMERICAN, B. 1941) AUTOMATON MUSIC BOX, "No Free Lunch" 2000, limited edition #385/675, 12.75"H. . Lot includes original papers and box.
- REUGE SINGING BIRD AUTOMATON MUSIC
REUGE SINGING BIRD AUTOMATON MUSIC BOXREUGE SINGING BIRD AUTOMATON MUSIC BOX, Saint-Croix, Switzerland, retailed by The San Francisco Music Box Co., 20th century, the top centering an oval hinged lid revealing a reticulated grill with singing feathered bird. Lot includes original red travel case. Music box dimensions: 2"H x 4-5/8"L x 2-5/8"W.
- A GERMAN SILVER SINGING BIRD AUTOMATON
A GERMAN SILVER SINGING BIRD AUTOMATON MUSIC BOXA German silver singing bird automaton music box, Fourth-quarter 19th Century Marked to base with unidentified bird mark The rectangular-form bird-box with silver case chased with avian motifs and scrolling acanthus, the top centering an oval hinged lid with repousse putto revealing a reticulated grill with singing feathered automaton bird, with bird-form activation switch 1.875" H x 3.875" W x 2.875" D Dimensions: 1.875" H x 3.875" W x 2.875" D
- GERMAN ENAMELED SINGING BIRD AUTOMATON
GERMAN ENAMELED SINGING BIRD AUTOMATON BOX, LATE19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY. WITH WINDING KEY. CURRENTLY IN GOOD WORKING CONDITION, BUT NOT GUARANTEED. THE TINY FEATHERED BIRD POPS UP AND SINGS, TURNING SIDE TO SIDE. THE ENAMEL PANELS DEPICT EUROPEAN LANDSCAPE SCENES. THE COVER SHOWS SHEPHERDESSES IN A GARDEN. 1 1/2" HIGH, 4 1/4" WIDE, 2 3/4" DEEP.
- MUSIC BOX. Switzerland late 19th
MUSIC BOX. Switzerland late 19th century. Ten tune cylinder music box housed in a faux rosewood case. 6.25''h. 18.5''w. 9.25''d.