Pierrot Writing Automaton.

1975, SWISS: Patterned and inspired by the 19th century work of Vichy, this Swiss example of Pierrot Ecrivain finds him once again at is writing table, finishing his composition and adjusting his lamp

'Typewriter Novelties and Office Accessories 1) Enesco musical mice typewriter automaton, playing "Jolly Old St. Nicholas", 110 V, in box. - 2) Enesco musical mice writing desk automaton, playing "San

1405. LAMBERT PIERROT SERANADING THE MOON AUTOMATON | The Pierrot seated upon one end of the moon plays several tunes to the crescent moon. The moon itself has an opening and closing mouth and an eye

Musical automaton of a paper mache Pierrot sitting on the edge of the Moon playing music.When wound up and the automaton starts to play and the music begins as the head moves with the eye and chin of

"Le Petit Marquis" Contemporary Musical Automaton by Lutèce Creations France, depicting a boy at writing table, a quill pen in his right hand, with bisque head incised "374", mohair periwig, burgundy

The Item Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vwi8EavDDJ0 Monumental French Automaton Musical Jeweled Bracket Clock made for the Chinese market. Circa 1880s. Highly decorated in 24kt gold plate

Monumental Chinese Autamaton Musical Jeweled Bracket Clock Highly decorated in 24kt gold plate has white porcelain dial with black painted Roman numerals a sweep second hand and colorful jeweled bezel

Malling-Hansen "Writing Ball", 1872 No. 142, the world's first commercially produced typewriter, designed by Rasmus Malling-Hansen (1835–1890), Copenhagen, Denmark. With hemisphere of 54 spring-load

A highly important Chinese gilt bronze fusee movement and bell music automation (33.75"H). automation play hourly and depict 8 immortal rotating around the crown. the lower part with rotating foreigne

1979, USA: Walt Disney patented the terminology "audio-animatronic" in 1967, where prerecorded audio was synchronized with the movement of robotics to produce a very life-like effect in his attraction

Swiss double open-face The (Dutch) Kitchen automaton pocket watch attributed to Pierre-Simon Gounouilhou (France/Switzerland, 1779-1847). 18K gold surround and stem, enamels, brass, and steel with bac

DESCRIPTION: Attrib. Georges Rouault (French, 1871-1958) Silk and wool tapestry titled: "Pierrot with a Rose" dated and signed at lower right, mounted in ornate carved wood frame. Note: The original p

LES FRERES ROCHAT SINGING BIRD BOX ca. 1830 ; FRERES ROCHAT SWISS FUSEE AUTOMATON BIRD BOX WITH DOUBLE HAND PAINTED ENAMEL VIEWS OF LAKE GENEVA & MONT BLANC WITH MULTI COLORED PLUME BIRD SET IN TORTOI

Wonderful and important Bowling Automaton with 3 Bisque Figures. Patented in 1907 by Otto Eichenberger of Switzerland with the assistance of Leon Brock of New York, this intricate and large automaton

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

Elegant French ladies writing desk crafted of Brazilian rosewood with brass fittings in the Art Deco style. Produced circa 1930 by Eugene Printz (1889-1948). Another example was offered for sale at So

Gilt Architectural Musical Automaton Clock, C. 1870 Approximate Dimensions : 48cm*40cm

A most elaborate automation involving ten various movements. The clown figure standing upon a wooden carpet draped box performs acrobatic feats that in reality would be virtually impossible. These ear

Saint Francis Musical Automaton Clock, c. 1850 France, depicting a praying figure with carved and painted wood head, glass eyes, articulated jaw, torso with brass bedplate carrying multiple movements

1900, GERMANY: Fidellio music boxes incorporated Swiss movements and were made by Fidelio Musikwerke of Berlin Germany. Coin operation puts into motion a 28cm (11") cylinder playing six ayers (tunes)

HAN DYNASTY DROP GOLD AND SILVER WRITING POTH22cm, W29cm, Weight3748g,

This desk came from Ralph Kylloe's personal collection. He is the author of the Old Hickory Furniture Book and one of the most knowledgeable people on Old Hickory Furniture today. Circa 1914. Also inc

Large Unsigned 18th/19th Century Oil on Canvas Painting. Depicting a middle aged man writing at a desk. Image size 37-1/2" x 51-1/2", in a modern molded frame, 46-1/2" x 59-3/4" overall. Condition: Fa

Biedermeier Lady's Writing Desk, after a design by Josef Danhauser, Vienna, mid 19th c, cherry veneer with ebony inlay, 37 3/4"h x 48 1/2"w x 29 1/4"d (Client originally paid $120,000, receipt availab