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Animated Figural Tightrope Walker Automaton Clock

Estimate:: [restrict paid=ture]$8,000 – $12,000[/restrict]

Auctioneer:: [restrict paid=ture]Fontaine's Auction Gallery[/restrict]

Sold Price:: [restrict paid=ture]$6,000[/restrict]

Sold Date:: [restrict paid=ture]8:00 AM – Mar 23, 2019[/restrict]

Animated Figural Tightrope Walker Automaton Clock. Exceptional pure white polished onxy case has serpentine carved support arms on the base with bronze mounted trim and feet, a cylindrical top containing the timepiece; centered between the side arms is a figure of a tightrope acrobat and a tree, the animated figure moves his legs and head independently, moves arms simultaneously and jumps up and down on the rope. Individual spring driven animated mechanism is contained in the ebonized wood base with a separate 2 tune cylindrical music box. Clock has a 4″ porcelain dial with black Roman hour numerals, open moon hands and gilt brass beaded bezel; round French brass 8 day spring driven movement is signed “Japy Freres” and has a half hour strike on a bell. Everything is in excellent and working condition, no repairs to the onyx, figure retains the original clothing; original tune label under the base, no dome, has pendulum and 2 keys. 18″ high x 17″ wide x 8.25″ deep. Weight: 16.75 lbs.

Attr. Phalibois Animated 3 Bird Automaton Clock

Estimate:: [restrict paid=ture]$3,000 – $5,000[/restrict]

Auctioneer:: [restrict paid=ture]Fontaine's Auction Gallery[/restrict]

Sold Price:: [restrict paid=ture]$2,500[/restrict]

Sold Date:: [restrict paid=ture]8:00 AM – Mar 23, 2019[/restrict]

Attr. Phalibois Animated 3 Bird Automaton Clock. Wood, plaster & paper mache automaton with 3 animated birds including an original humming bird swinging back and forth in the branches, one flapping its wings at the top and one at the base of the tree drinking from flowing water which is represented by a spinning spiral glass rod; has a brass spring driven movement contained in the base with original wooden gears timing the animation, separate brass spring driven 2 tune cylinder music box is also contained in the base. The timepiece on the left-hand side has a 3.25″ porcelain dial with black Roman hour numerals, blued open moon hands and beaded gilt brass bezel; French round brass 8 day spring driven movement signed “Japy Freres” has a half hour strike on a bell. Completely restored with replaced flowers, upper and lower birds; everything is in good running and physical condition, has pendulum and both winding keys. 22″ high x 20.5″ wide x 11″ deep. Weight: 13.5 lbs.

French Rocking Ship Automaton Mantle Clock

Estimate:: [restrict paid=ture]$3,000 – $5,000[/restrict]

Auctioneer:: [restrict paid=ture]Fontaine's Auction Gallery[/restrict]

Sold Price:: [restrict paid=ture]$3,750[/restrict]

Sold Date:: [restrict paid=ture]8:00 AM – May 21, 2016[/restrict]

French Rocking Ship Automaton Mantle Clock. Cold painted bronze case depicts a fortress along the shoreline of the sea with 2 animated carved wooden ships rocking with the waves; the ships are animated through a brass spring driven mechanism contained in the inlaid oak base, movement is signed “T.C. Cailly” in an oval, “Eude” in an oval, “Brevete” and numbered “42”. The clock is contained within the rock face of the fort having a 3 in. engine turned and silvered dial signed ÂVinsenti & Co.Â, black incised Roman hour numerals, inset sub seconds dial, open moon hands and gilt brass bezel; round brass 8 day spring driven silk thread movement with half hour strike on a bell, movement numbered 44443 and has a small spring driven cylinder music box contained in the base; has keys for all 3 movements, mechanisms are in good running condition. 19.5 in. high x 16 in. wide x 9.5 in. deep. Weight: 20 lbs.

5 Bird Automaton Clock

Estimate:: [restrict paid=ture]$7,000 – $9,000[/restrict]

Auctioneer:: [restrict paid=ture]Fontaine's Auction Gallery[/restrict]

Sold Price:: [restrict paid=ture]$6,000[/restrict]

Sold Date:: [restrict paid=ture]8:00 AM – Nov 22, 2014[/restrict]

5 Bird Automaton Clock. 5 birds are perched in a tree, 3 of the birds and a spiral spinning glass rod at the bottom resembles running water are animated with a spring driven movement in the base. In good condition and mechanism is running, one bird flaps its wings, on jumps from branch to branch and the third drinks from the running water, has 2 bellows and whistles and a separate music box mechanism in the base. To the left side is a 3 in. porcelain dial with black Roman hour numerals, black open moon hands and a gilt brass beaded bezel; typical French, round brass 8 day movement signed Japy Freres, has an half hour strike on a silvered bell. Missing pendulum, has dome and signed with retailers label on the bottom of the base ÂF. Kroeber, Importer & Dealer in French, German and American ClocksÂ. 25 in. high x 17 in. wide x 9 in. deep.

5 Bird Automaton Clock

Estimate:: [restrict paid=ture]$4,500 – $6,500[/restrict]

Auctioneer:: [restrict paid=ture]Fontaine's Auction Gallery[/restrict]

Sold Price:: [restrict paid=ture]$11,000[/restrict]

Sold Date:: [restrict paid=ture]7:00 AM – Nov 17, 2012[/restrict]

5 Bird Automaton Clock. 5 birds are perched within a tree, 3 of the birds and a spiral spinning glass rod at the bottom resembles running water are animated with a large spring driven movement in the base. In good condition and mechanism is running. To the left side is a 3 in. porcelain dial with black Roman hour numerals, black open moon hands and a gilt brass beaded bezel; typical French, round brass movement signed Japy Freres and Brevetes S.G.D.G. strikes on a silvered bell. missing pendulum & glass dome. 26 in. high x 20 in,. wide x 10 in. deep.

A JUNGHANS C. 1920S FIGURAL MONKEY AUTOMATON CLOCK

Estimate:: [restrict paid=ture]$500 – $750[/restrict]

Auctioneer:: [restrict paid=ture]Soulis Auctions[/restrict]

Sold Price:: [restrict paid=ture]$500[/restrict]

Sold Date:: [restrict paid=ture]9:00 AM – Apr 17, 2016[/restrict]

A German made novelty clock with 1-day spring driven movement, as the clock ticks the monkey’s eyes move up and down as his mouth opens and closes. Measures 9.5 x 4.75 x 2.5 inches.

Condition

Very good original condition, the original paint and other elements throughout, original silvered dial with original black numerals. Only very minor bits of lost paint on the case. We cannot guarantee the running condition of timepieces post sale following movement and shipping.

John Walker Hanging Jewelers Regulator

Estimate:: [restrict paid=ture]$1,200 – $1,500[/restrict]

Auctioneer:: [restrict paid=ture]Fontaine's Auction Gallery[/restrict]

Sold Price:: [restrict paid=ture]$1,300[/restrict]

Sold Date:: [restrict paid=ture]8:00 AM – Nov 22, 2014[/restrict]

Attr: John Walker Cyprss Hanging Jewelers Regulator. c.1865. Original large 18 in. painted metal dial with black Roman hour numerals, black spade and pointer hands; quality brass 8 day weight driven time only movement has an anchor escapement, maintaining power, rectangular iron weight with built in pulley, steel pendulum stick with brass covered bob. In an cyprss case with pediment crest, carved corbels and inset door panel. Case is refinished, stamped Â1019SÂ on the front, dial has paint flaking. 102 in. high x 23 in. wide x 10.5 in. deep.