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Imhof Mantle Clock w Singing Bird Automaton
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Imhof Mantle Clock with an open scroll casement containing a singing bird automaton. Excellent working condition. Measures 5" x 3.25" x 9".
Bontems 8 Bird Automaton Clock
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Attr: Bontems 8 Bird Automaton Clock. 8 birds are perched in a 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, unsigned. In good condition and mechanism is running; has leaves and flowers in the tree, one bird sits in a nest with an insect on the tree trunk, foliage, moss and mushrooms grow on the ground around the tree. 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 Fils and has an half hour strike on a silvered bell. Missing glass dome, dial has cracks, gilt base is refinished and appears to have the name Bontems written in pencil on the inside of the base in script. 26 in. high x 20 in. wide x 10 in. deep.
2-GERMAN SINGING BIRD ALARM CLOCKS
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Both are 7″ by 4 1/4″, the one winds and the clock works, the other is wound tight. Bird alarms need adjustment. Very Good
German Singing Bird Cuckoo Clock
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A late 19th century German Cuckoo clock with singing bird automaton at crest. 30 hr time and strike movement with cutout brass plates and cast iron "1260, EA" weights. Carved Walnut case with Oak leaf motif. Old finish with minor wear, restored songbird, movement quite dirty and running momentarily when cataloged. 24" high, plus weight drop. ESTIMATE $1,500-2,500
Antique Singing Bird in Cage with Clock Mechanism
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5 Bird Automaton Clock
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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
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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.