Early German Hand Cranked Musical Automaton.

Circle of Simon & Halbig (German, 1839-1932), circa late 19th century. A hand cranked musical automaton with three figural bisque-head musicians arranged surrounding a music stand, one cellist, one pe

German Musical Clown and Donkey Mechanical Automaton. Germany: Zinner & Sohne, ca. 1880s. Hand-cranked automaton depicting a clown, with hand-painted bisque face and glass eyes and a fleece-covered do

Part of an Early German Musical Manivelle Organ Grinder Automaton, c. 1880 onwards With original paper-covered model barrel organ and base, organ grinder with replacement head, costume and other parts

Musical Butterfly Catcher Clown Doll Automaton. German, ca. early 20th century. Key-wind mechanical automaton, depicting a child in clown or harlequin costume, with bisque head, fixed glass eyes, hand

Late 18th/early 19th century Dial signed: John Taylor / London The ebonized bell top case with a glazed hinged door enclosing a face hand-painted with figures and mountainous landscapes, the brass dia

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

Girl with Diabolo Musical Automaton, c. 1910 Possibly by Rambour, with German bisque head incised "15/0", fixed black glass eyes, brown mohair wig (not removed for inspection), bisque hands holding a

German music box. There is a whimsical clown seated on wooden bench, with baton in one hand a music sheet in the other, directing a seated wool-covered sheep wearing glasses and collar, with a music s

Musical Marquis Automaton, c. 1910 Possibly by Rambour, with German bisque head, open mouth, fixed blue glass eyes, original mohair wig (not removed for inspection), bisque hands, the left holding a r

Vintage Folk Art Hand Carved German Whistling Automaton. Signed Germany on base Attributed to Karl Griesbaum Company. Key wind musical mechanism that whistles and activates his head turning it from si

the automaton figure has a cylinder music box that works when cranked. Marked N. Freres on t he musical movement. No clothes on the monkey

A charming hand crank automata featuring two dressed figures with bisque Heubach heads. When cranked various movements occur all while a musical melody plays softly. Circa 1910-1920`s this piece is in

Early 20th century in red & white felt outfit with composition face and angle hair beard with working musical bell activated when moved, holly sprig in hand, 10 1/2" high, with original card stock box

Early 20th century, West Germany. Nice condition. Each works when wound. No musical sounds come from the birds but they move nicely when activated. One is marked Linden on the base.

Maker unmarked, but looks German. Marked "1885 Philadelphia" in pencil on the bottom base. Consists of a clothed organ grinder with composition head and hands, cranking an organ as a cat, a dog and a

Plays cello in front and drums in back. Looks original condition, when in operation, man strums cello and emits "plink plink" noise. Some paint loss to base and cello, and parts of figure, as per usua

Nice action, when in operation "plink plink" noise emits while clown's head and arms go up and down while he plays instrument and cat's tail raises and falls. Same paint loss throughout, as usual in h

One man cranking wheel, a man spinning barrel back and forth, and the third is a man with a barrel, pushing water into bucket. Hand painted, some paint loss and wear to bases. Condition: (Very Good).

One is a windmill, two are water toys; one a well and one a water wheel. All have Doll Company, Made in Germany decals on bases. Some paint loss and wear to bases. Condition: (Very Good - Excellent).

Probably Gunthermann. Embossed "352" on front hood. Very early hand painted driver. Original rubber tires. Emits click click sound from mechanism. General paint loss and wear especially to hood. Condi

1910, FRENCH: Late 19th century, early 20th century French automata of a young girl powdering her nose and looking in the mirror. Mounted to a one tune music box, her motion includes lifting her right

Marked "SG", most likely for Sam Guntherman. Original clothing is torn and faded. Arms appear to be original. Marked "SG" and "AW" on small plaque on base. Missing mechanism and large piece of shirt o

One is two men cutting logs by a log house. Second is a man going around a house, up and down the chimney. Both has Doll decals. Some slight paint loss and fading. Condition: (Very Good - Excellent).

Two figures; one hammering on anvil, the other stoking fire. Some paint loss and wear, mostly to base. Condition: (Very Good - Excellent). Dimensions: 9 - 1/4" x 5 - 1/4" x 7".