GERMAN HAND-WIND MECHANICAL TOY WITH MUSICIANS AND DANCERS BY ZINNER AND SOHNEFrasher's Doll Auction4.6(466)$800Feb 14, 2026
Afro-American Mechanical Box with AutomatonNew England Auctions - Fred Giampietro4.6(436)$100(1 bid)Feb 12, 2026
European AutomatonLeonard Auction, a division of The Leonard Company4.6(598)$300(3 bids)444 Lots Away
SoldAutomaton Dancing ToyWith two wood and composition African American ladies that dance when the key wind spring driven brass movement is operated, which is mounted in a dovetailed walnut box. 6 1/4" x 3 1/2" x 10" high, wiSee Sold Price
SoldIves Dancing Automaton ToyBlack Americana, 19th century, attributed to Edward Ives, clockwork dancing automaton toy, features two carved jointed wooden dancing figures, painted features, in working order, but sporadic, wear duSee Sold Price
SoldWebb Dancing Automaton ToyWebb's wooden clockwork, Jubliee Dancer wind-up automaton toy, hand painted dancer with woven hat, original label inside base, includes key, not currently in working order. 10”h x 7.75”w xSee Sold Price
Sold(3) VINTAGE MUSICAL MECHANICAL AUTOMATON TOYSIncludes a Rodeo Cowboy wood automaton in working condition, a "Dancing Clown" Circus shadowbox automaton in working condition and a Tucher-Walther Germany mechanical automaton with a mohair dancing bSee Sold Price
SoldEdward Ives Antique Mechanical Dancing Toy with Carved Dolls on Box America 1880An antique mechanical dancing toy with two black figures designed by Edward Ives. Made in America, circa 1880. Two hand-carved andhand-painted dolls stand upon a wooden boxwith hidden mechanSee Sold Price
SoldLehmann "Oh-My" Dancing ToyLehmann "Oh-My" Dancing Toy Model no. 500! Made by Ernst Paul Lehmann, Brandenburg. Clockwork-driven tap dancer, lithographed tin, height 9 7/8 in., working, with box (EPL 690). A rare variant. ProbabSee Sold Price
SoldRare Japanese Meiji Period Kobe Automaton Toy,in boxwood, in the form of a figure raised upon a box, with snake emerging from either side, with tongue protruding from front, with articulated limbs and head, a/f (missing one hammer from hand), heiSee Sold Price
SoldLOT OF 2: TIN LITHO AMERICAN MADE ROOF DANCING TOYS.One is a Dapper Dan and the other is an Alabama Roof Dancing toy, both wind-up. Original figures on bases. The Dapper Dan is working, the Alabama Dancer is not. All original parts including arms and hSee Sold Price
SoldLOT OF 2: UNIQUE ART TIN LITHO WIND-UP ROOF DANCING TOYS.One is a single Jazzbo Jim, holding banjo, with original arms and banjo. The second is a roof dancing toy with a boy next to the tall dancer, playing a violin, all original including arms on dancer, wSee Sold Price
SoldGerman Automaton Dancing DollGerman Automaton Dancing Doll Late 19th cent. Composition body, glass paperweight eyes. Ht. 19"See Sold Price
SoldJapanese Meiji Period Kobe Automaton Toy,in boxwood with coloured accents, in the form of a figure pumping water from a well, with articulated limbs and head, raised on an oval base, a/f (missing one handle, automaton function needing repairSee Sold Price
SoldJapanese Meiji Period Kobe Automaton Toy,in boxwood with stained panels, depicting a recumbent figure, with a pillow beneath head and open book by side, raised on a rectangular base, with articulated limbs and head, stamp to base, 7cm x 15.5See Sold Price
SoldJapanese Meiji Period Kobe Automaton Toy,in a stained finish, in the form of a two musicians in a boat, with articulated limbs and head, height 10.5cm and length 23cm Provenance: Private Collection of the Late Derek Greengrass, Antique DealeSee Sold Price
SoldFok Art Dancing ToyFolk art dancing toy. American, circa 1900. H 14-1/2" W 16- 1/4" D 6-3/4". Original condition. Copy and paste this link for a high-res image. https://www.dropbox.com/s/16xhs2wqjwqp9pz/1147003_1.jpg?dlSee Sold Price
SoldLehmann. Alabama Dancing ToyTin Lithograph Black Americana Dancing Toy. Wind up Mechanism in working order.See Sold Price
SoldLOT OF 2: AMERICAN MADE STRAUSS AND UNIQUE ART ROOF DANCING TOYS.One is a Jazzbo Jim by Unique Art. Second is an Alabama Dancing Toy made by Strauss. Both look to have original parts including hats, arms, and banjo. Some litho rubbing and loss to bases and AlabamaSee Sold Price
SoldMarx Tin Litho Wind Up Charleston Trio Dancing Toy.Toy features an African American figure in the middle, dancing on roof, flanked by a dog with a cane in its mouth which moves up and down, and a second African American who plays a fiddle. Nice lithogSee Sold Price
SoldGERMAN TIN WINDUP JACK SPRAT DANCING TOYGerman hand painted depiction of Jack Sprat and his wife dancing. Windup worked when tested. The toy is professionally restored and displays great. 6 3/4" ExcellentSee Sold Price
SoldJapanese Meiji Period Kobe Automaton Toy,in boxwood with stained panels, in the form of two musicians seated in a carriage, with articulated limbs and head, a/f (automaton function partially working, front axle needs repair), height 10.5cm aSee Sold Price
SoldClockwork Automaton Dancing Bear - Late 19th C.Late 19th to early 20th century faux fur bear, head and arms move, mouth opens, vibration causes bear to move when on a smooth flat surface, key wind / wind-up / clockwork automaton mechanism, 9" H. GSee Sold Price
SoldScarce Schoenhut Jolly Jigger dancing toyScarce Schoenhut Jolly Jigger dancing toy, the man in original cotton plaid suit with top hat and cane, overall height - 17 1/2''. In-house shipping available for this lot.See Sold Price
SoldRare Japanese Meiji Period Kobe Automaton Toy,with stained panels, depicting two musicians seated in a rickshaw, a/f (one hand missing), height 11.5cm and length 19cm Provenance: Private Collection of the Late Derek Greengrass, Antique DealerSee Sold Price
SoldStrauss Tin Litho Wind Up Dandy Jim Roof Dancing Toy.Toy depicts a clown with a cymbal in each hand, dancing on colorful circus tent roof. Base shows circus characters lithographed all around the sides. All original including arms and cymbals. Has someSee Sold Price
SoldJapanese Meiji Period Kobe Automaton Toy,in a stained finish, depicting a recumbent figure, with a pillow beneath head and open book by side, raised on a rectangular base, with articulated limbs and head, stamp to base, (later added implemenSee Sold Price
