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Auction House:
Cordy's
Number of lots recorded:33
Lots with images:33
Prices available:33
Category:
Musical Boxes & Automata
LotDescriptionPriceImage
*** A rare large Paillard Vaucher et Fils Swiss rosewood cased music box, the 14' cylinder playing ten tunes at will, double barrel winding springs, gravity operated safety mechanism, original music sheet, this special box is a 'long play', the rosewood… ***
*** A rare German gilt-metal and enamelled singing-bird box attributed to Karl Griesbaum, the bird with multi-coloured plumage; the beak, wings, tail and body articulated, concealed in a decoratively enamelled case. The hinged lid painted with a menage a… ***
*** A German gilt-metal and enamelled singing-bird box attributed to Karl Griesbaum, the bird with multi-coloured plumage, beak, wings, tail and body movements concealed in a decoratively enamelled case painted with figures and landscape vignettes framed by… ***
*** A 19th century French eight airs music box, the floral marquetry inlay lid with banded borders, the eight tunes listed on the original card to the interior lid - 'Romeo et Juliette, etc., the mechanism with seven graduating bells struck by bird form… ***
*** A 19th century walnut cased polyphon, along with numerous pierced player discs, the tabletop player with inlaid lid opening to reveal a picture inset under the lid and the mechanism with gilt metal fittings, tempo-regulator and steel player comb. Working… ***
*** A Victorian Swiss Revine cylinder music box, c.1870, the single cylinder playing ten airs, with nine German silvered bells, housed in a rosewood case, banded and with floral inlays, crank included and original paper label to interior listing available… ***
*** A 19th century walnut cased Polyphon, along with numerous pierced player discs, the tabletop player with inlaid lid opening to reveal a picture inset under the lid and the mechanism with gilt metal fittings, tempo-regulator and steel player comb. Working… ***
*** A rare late 19th century French Bontems singing bird tortoiseshell box, the case of rectangular form, slide bar switch to the front releasing the hinged lid and exposing the iridescent feathered singing bird, with articulated wings and accompanying… ***
*** A rare late 19th century Swiss singing bird music box, the crisp-tooled gilt metal engraved case of rectangular form, slide button switch to the front releasing the hinged lid and exposing the iridescent feathered singing bird, with articulated bone beak,… ***
*** A Swiss walnut cased orchestra music box, playing eight airs, on a single cylinder, three bells and a drum. 29.5 cm x 56.5 cm x 27.5 cm ***
*** A 19th century walnut cased Polyphon, the tabletop player with inlaid lid opening to reveal a picture inset under the lid and the mechanism with gilt metal fittings, tempo-regulator and steel player comb, retailers sticker, sits on small table with a deep… ***
*** A 19th century tortoiseshell miniature music box, the hinged lid set with a panel finely painted in oils on ivory leaf depicting a Bedouin and stallion standing before a pyramid and distant view of Cairo, the turbaned figure armed with scimitar, musket… ***
*** A 19th century Swiss music box, the figured walnut case inlaid to the hinged lid with a trophy group of instruments framed by stringing bands and with a similar inlaid band to the fascia, the mechanism with a brass cylinder playing eight airs, a label… ***
*** A c.1920 gilt metal and blue enamelled singing bird box, the pull button mechanism operates the lid revealing a moving and singing bird, working. With key. 10 x 6.5 x 4.3 cm ***
*** A 19th century fruitwood miniature music box, the hinged lid set with a panel finely painted in oils depicting a scene possibly from the Crusades, a tortoiseshell panel lines the interior of the lid, the clockwork mechanism unmarked with a 57-note comb… ***
*** A c.1900 Kalliope German polyphon disc player, the walnut case with hinged lid with lithograph fixed to the interior of two dancing woman, complete with single 13ΒΌ' disc and side winding handle. The case 40 x 38 x 17.5 cm with makers name carved to lid. ***
*** A 19th century Swiss 10 tune music box attributed to Junod, the rosewood box with decorated lid, the interior with glazed lid enclosing the comb with all teeth present, replacement Isle of Rousseau tune sheet. In working order, the case with original key.… ***
*** A Swiss Mermod Freres music box, playing 12 airs, with tune indicator, change/repeat and parachute safety. 59 cm x 25 x 27 cm. ***
*** A tortoiseshell Masonic miniature Swiss cylinder music box, under the base carved in low relief with a Pelican in Her Piety surmounted by Dividers and flanked by other Masonic motifs and symbols, the clockwork mechanism marked G & F, with 63 note comb… ***
*** A Swiss music box with 6 inch cylinder and three 'bells in sight', playing eight airs, the lid with inlaid timbers, the case later painted. 42.5 cm x 27.5 cm x 23 cm. ***
*** A 19th century Swiss disc music box, Britannia model, grained paint finish and Britannia decal to the exterior, apparently working, all teeth intact, lever action wind, with thirteen discs. 39 x 26 x 20 cm. ***
*** An uncommon late 19th century Polyphon small disc music box, the walnut case with 'Polyphon' inset to the lid, opening to reveal the mechanism with numerous revolving teeth, transfer decorated with 'Musterschutz No. 17474'. Arm wind central spline… ***
*** A 19th century French table top music box playing eight airs, the walnut lid inlaid with a trophy group of instruments. Affixed label inside lid marked 'Qualite Excelsior Super Extra' along with a programme list. Some borer to case. Width 45.5 cm. Height… ***
*** A 19th century Swiss music box, inlaid rosewood case, apparently working, all teeth intact, crank action wind, the movement under the glass hinged cover. 33.5 x 17 x 12.5 cm. ***
*** A 19th century French music box, the crank action handle operating the original brass cylinder, the steel comb with all teeth apparently intact and working. Cylinder length 21 cm, enclosed by glass door and outer hinged lid, dark stained finish with some… ***
*** An early American Ives clockwork Dancing Duo toy, 1870s - 1880s, two black American figures tap dancing, original paint finish, old clothes, mechanism in good working order, replacement key. Height 27 cm. Width 15 cm. Depth 8 cm ***
*** A vintage sow and piglets automaton, electric motor driven, used in 1950s-60s by an Auckland butcher for store front display. In working order, eyes, ears and tails move. ***
*** A walnut cased music box, with brass cylinder playing six aires, for mandolin, piccolo and zither. 55 cm x 26 cm x 17.5 cm ***
*** A late 19th century tramp art carved musical jewel box, angled fine notch carved bands frame the green velvet panels with gilded metal mounts including 'L.K. 1899'. The hinged lid with mirrored interior. Old decorative paper lined interior with label hand… ***
*** A 19th century Swiss cylinder music box playing eight airs, the ratchet lever and controls on either side of an internal glass hinged lid, the decorated box showing signs of wear. Length 44 cm ***
*** Kaiser German automaton bird cage alarm clock, brass cage raised on three feet, interior with small bird. Unmarked 14 cm ***
*** A rare American 'Melodia' portable paper-roll driven organ by the 'Mechanical Orguinette Co., New York', with a selection of paper rolls. In working order. Width 31 cm ***
*** A 1950s clown automaton, with composition head, dressed in a green and red clown suit holding an umbrella and balancing on one hand, probably by Pelham, mechanism requires attention. Height 52 cm ***