Chapuis, Alfred and Edmond Droz Automata: A Historical

Chapuis, Alfred and Edmond Droz, Automata: A Historical and Technological Study, New York: Central Book Company Inc., 1958

Chapuis, Alfred and Edmond Droz. Automata: A Historical and Technological Study. Two editions, publisher’s cloth, being the English (New York, 1958) and French (Neuchatel, [n.d.]). Color plates, ill

Rare Reference Books on Automata and Mechanical Life 1) "Les Automates - Figures Artificielles D'Homme et D'Animaux", Alfred Chapuis and Edmond Droz, Èditions du Griffon 1958, 426 pages, 488 illust

Alfred Chapuis and Edmond Droz, "Les Automates, Figures Artificielles d’Hommes et d’Animaux" Neuchatel, Switzerland: Éditions du Griffon, 4to, No. 800, 433 pages, 23 color plates, num

Musical Automata, The History of the Musical Box-Alfred Chapuis, Automata & Mechanical Toys-Mary Hillier, and In the Tine of Music Boxes

Books about Automata, Singing Bird Boxes and other Devices 1) "Le Monde des Automates", 1928, numbered original edition (no. 706) by Alfred Chapuis and Edouard Gélis, Paris. Volume 1, 348 pages,

(1899 - 1980) English film director and a master of suspense and technique, his films included 'Psycho' and 'North by Northwest'. An important piece of film history, the final script of the psychologi

Early Arthur Baggs Marblehead Vase c1904. Glazed over signature barely visible. This form shows the early influence of Charles Binns at Alfred University where Baggs had just left the year before. Sev

1924 Cadillac completely restored only 5 years ago at the cost of$150,000. Nothing was spared in the restoration. Ready for Sunday afternoon rides.

Leshinsky Esther Scroll. Appraised replacement value $225,000. Pictures and information coming soon.

HANS-JOACHIM MARSEILLE (1920-1942) 'The Star of Africa', a German ace serving principally in North Africa, Marseille had 158 kills in 482 sorties. Marseille was awarded a Knights Cross with Diamonds,

Roycroft Mahogany Dining Table & 8 Chairs c1905. Table comes with five 10.5"w original leaves. Signed. Excellent original finish. Color added to original finish on top. Chairs rock solid sturdy. Prove

Early Dirk van Erp hammered copper and mica two-socket lamp c1911-1912. Signed with closed-box mark. Excellent original patina and original mica.18h x 19dSpend $5000 or more at this auction and all of

Grueby Faience Matte Green Floor Vase c1905. Crisp leaves and blossoms perfectly fired. Signed. Perfect condition. 23"h x 8.5"d. Spend $5000 or more at this auction and all of your SHIPPING IS FREE w

Dirk van Erp Hammered Copper & Mica Lamp c1911-1912. Signed with early closed-box mark. Excellent original patina. Mica looks old but was probably replaced 30+ years ago. 18.5"h x 18.5"d. Spend $5000

Gustav Stickley Grandfather Clock c1912-1915. Signed with branded mark. Excellent original finish. 71.75"h x 20.5"w x 12"d. Spend $5000 or more at this auction and all of your SHIPPING IS FREE within

Genuine striped jacket and cap worn by prisoners who were in German concentration camps. This one is outstanding for many reasons: Overall condition is excellent. The kind of fabric was used for winte

MAO ZEDONG (1893 - 1976) Chinese statesman, commonly known as 'Chairman Mao, a communist revolutionary who became the founding father of the People's Republic of China, which he ruled as the Chairman

A rarely seen military-themed oil painting gifted by President Dwight D. Eisenhower while president to hi close friends and neighbors of in Gettysburg in 1959, during his term as president. The 16 x 1

Huge L&JG Stickley Mouse-Hole Dining Table c1905. This is the largest L&JG Stickley Mouse-Hole Dining Table to ever surface. Unsigned. Very nicely refinished. (Dining chairs sold separately) 120 x 48

Leonide Lavaron - Chicago Bronze & Shell Table Lamp c1905-1910. Lavaron had visited California and most likely met or saw the lamps created by Elizabeth Eaton Burton. "The artist came upon the idea of

Dirk van Erp Hammered Copper & Mica Two-Socket Lamp c1911-1912. Excellent new patina. Original mica. Signed with early, closed-box mark. 18"h x 17.5"d. Spend $5000 or more at this auction and all of y

An important historic object, a British 25-pounder shell casing transformed into a presentation award given to general and future Field Marshal ERWIN ROMMEL (1891-1944) by a division of his men in Nor

Extremely rare Roycroft one-door cabinet with hand-forged iron strap-hinges and "Roycroft" carved across the center of the door. Original finish, except for the top. 37"h x 28"w x 18"d. Larger pieces