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Town Crier Automaton Mantle clock

Estimate:: [restrict paid=ture]$300 – $500[/restrict]

Auctioneer:: [restrict paid=ture]Schmidt's Antiques Inc. Since 1911[/restrict]

Sold Price:: [restrict paid=ture]$700[/restrict]

Sold Date:: [restrict paid=ture]8:00 AM – Oct 12, 2019[/restrict]

A turn of the century French “Town Crier” Automaton mantle clock. 30 hr time and alarm movement with platform escapement. Cast Spelter figural case depicts a Town Crier with a Torch in his right hand and a Bell in his left which raises and rings when the alarm is activated. Old finish with Gilded detail. Some wear, running when cataloged. 14 3/4″ high overall.

Old finish with Gilded detail. Some wear, running when cataloged.

French Town Crier Bell Ringing Clock

Estimate:: [restrict paid=ture]$100 – $500[/restrict]

Auctioneer:: [restrict paid=ture]Tom Harris Auctions[/restrict]

Sold Price:: [restrict paid=ture]$325[/restrict]

Sold Date:: [restrict paid=ture]8:00 AM – Feb 01, 2014[/restrict]

French Town Crier Bell Ringing Clock: The works are marked “65”. The metal case is unmarked; his belly is his dial; his arms move and a bell rings when wound. He could also be a candleholder.

Not tested.

14″ Tall

Sells as is, where is.

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.

4 Bird Automaton Clock

Estimate:: [restrict paid=ture]$6,500 – $8,500[/restrict]

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

Sold Price:: [restrict paid=ture]$28,000[/restrict]

Sold Date:: [restrict paid=ture]8:00 AM – May 17, 2014[/restrict]

4 Bird Automaton Clock. 4 birds are perched within a blossoming tree, 2 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, the 2 stationary birds are nested in the top of the tree. In good condition and mechanism is running, bird whistles are faint. To the left side is a 3 in. porcelain dial with black Roman hour numerals, black pierced quatrefoil 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 is in very good condition. 26 in. high x 19 in. wide x 8.5 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.