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19th Century Automaton
The House of Antiques
for sale €3,276     $3,556
£2,800
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19th Century Automaton

19th century
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A rare mid-19th century French Louis Philippe musical automaton framed wall clock

A picturesque and highly decorative example of a rare mid-19th century French Louis Philippe musical automaton framed wall clock. A 5-cm enamel dial with Roman numerals in a hand painted church behind houses with an automaton watermill and windmill, with papier Mache 3D hills in the foreground with metal staircase supports. Cotton clothing hung out to dry from windows of buildings made from card/papier Mache. The background scene of a boat filled river is also all hand painted. Both the windmill and water mills move as does the boat rock back and forth on the waves. With 2 different tunes that can be played by mechanical clockwork movement from the side once the string is pulled. The clock would have originally had hands attached to it what would have moved and told the time at one point (these are no longer present). In overall good condition and working fine, a rare thing in our humble opinion.

Dimensions in inches: H 24” x W 26” x D 7”

Age: mid-19th Century

Origin: France

Condition: Good

This item shows natural wear and aging with faded surfaces paint and lost detail but in overall good condition for its age and in working order without mechanical fault. The clock in the diorama doesn’t have hands and as a result doesn’t work. The glass is original as is the frame. An item that has stood the test of time and still in overall good working condition as shown.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
61cm (24.02")
Width
66cm (25.98")
Depth
17.8cm (7.01")
Declaration

The House of Antiques has dated this Victorian Picture Clock Automaton to the 19th Century.

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SA1095142
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19th century automaton
Description
A rare mid-19th century French Louis Philippe musical automaton framed wall clock
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A picturesque and highly decorative example of a rare mid-19th century French Louis Philippe musical automaton framed wall clock.
The House of Antiques

A 5-cm enamel dial with Roman numerals in a hand painted church behind houses with an automaton watermill and windmill, with papier Mache 3D hills in the foreground with metal staircase supports. Cotton clothing hung out to dry from windows of buildings made from card/papier Mache. The background scene of a boat filled river is also all hand painted. Both the windmill and water mills move as does the boat rock back and forth on the waves. With 2 different tunes that can be played by mechanical clockwork movement from the side once the string is pulled. The clock would have originally had hands attached to it what would have moved and told the time at one point (these are no longer present). In overall good condition and working fine, a rare thing in our humble opinion.

fig 1. A nineteenth-century framed picture clock shadowbox featuring a painted coastal village scene with a windmill, clock tower, and sailing vessels inside a gilt frame.
fig 1. 19th Century Automaton

Dimensions in inches: H 24” x W 26” x D 7”

Age: mid-19th Century

Origin: France

Condition: Good

This item shows natural wear and aging with faded surfaces paint and lost detail but in overall good condition for its age and in working order without mechanical fault. The clock in the diorama doesn’t have hands and as a result doesn’t work. The glass is original as is the frame. An item that has stood the test of time and still in overall good working condition as shown.

fig 2. A nineteenth-century framed picture clock shadowbox featuring a painted coastal village scene with a windmill, clock tower, and sailing vessels inside a gilt frame.
fig 2. 19th Century Automaton

We strongly suggest reviewing all the photos provided as part of this advert and propose questions where sections are unclear to avoid disappointment upon purchase.

A direct message usually takes 24 hours to answer.

fig 3. A nineteenth-century framed picture clock shadowbox featuring a painted coastal village scene with a windmill, clock tower, and sailing vessels inside a gilt frame.
fig 3. 19th Century Automaton

For multiple years we have sold antique items globally, please expect our items to show relevant age and natural wear, Items only restored due to breaks and major loss, and we always stipulate this in our condition report.

Height
61cm (24.02")
Width
66cm (25.98")
Depth
17.8cm (7.01")
Date of Manufacture

The House of Antiques has dated this Victorian Picture Clock Automaton to the 19th Century.

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SA1095142
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19th century automaton
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A nineteenth-century framed picture clock shadowbox featuring a painted coastal village scene with a windmill, clock tower, and sailing vessels inside a gilt frame.
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Archive I A nineteenth-century framed picture clock shadowbox featuring a painted coastal village scene with a windmill, clock tower, and sailing vessels inside a gilt frame.

19th century automaton

Archive II A nineteenth-century framed picture clock shadowbox featuring a painted coastal village scene with a windmill, clock tower, and sailing vessels inside a gilt frame. View II
Archive III A nineteenth-century framed picture clock shadowbox featuring a painted coastal village scene with a windmill, clock tower, and sailing vessels inside a gilt frame. View III
Archive IV A nineteenth-century framed picture clock shadowbox featuring a painted coastal village scene with a windmill, clock tower, and sailing vessels inside a gilt frame. View IV
Archive V A nineteenth-century framed picture clock shadowbox featuring a painted coastal village scene with a windmill, clock tower, and sailing vessels inside a gilt frame. View V
Archive VI A nineteenth-century framed picture clock shadowbox featuring a painted coastal village scene with a windmill, clock tower, and sailing vessels inside a gilt frame. View VI
Archive VII A nineteenth-century framed picture clock shadowbox featuring a painted coastal village scene with a windmill, clock tower, and sailing vessels inside a gilt frame. View VII
Archive VIII A nineteenth-century framed picture clock shadowbox featuring a painted coastal village scene with a windmill, clock tower, and sailing vessels inside a gilt frame. View VIII
Archive IX A nineteenth-century framed picture clock shadowbox featuring a painted coastal village scene with a windmill, clock tower, and sailing vessels inside a gilt frame. View IX
Archive X A nineteenth-century framed picture clock shadowbox featuring a painted coastal village scene with a windmill, clock tower, and sailing vessels inside a gilt frame. View X
Archive XI A nineteenth-century framed picture clock shadowbox featuring a painted coastal village scene with a windmill, clock tower, and sailing vessels inside a gilt frame. View XI
Archive XII A nineteenth-century framed picture clock shadowbox featuring a painted coastal village scene with a windmill, clock tower, and sailing vessels inside a gilt frame. View XII
Archive XIII A nineteenth-century framed picture clock shadowbox featuring a painted coastal village scene with a windmill, clock tower, and sailing vessels inside a gilt frame. View XIII
Archive XIV A nineteenth-century framed picture clock shadowbox featuring a painted coastal village scene with a windmill, clock tower, and sailing vessels inside a gilt frame. View XIV
Archive XV A nineteenth-century framed picture clock shadowbox featuring a painted coastal village scene with a windmill, clock tower, and sailing vessels inside a gilt frame. View XV
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Essex
IG3 9NZ
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A nineteenth-century framed picture clock shadowbox featuring a painted coastal village scene with a windmill, clock tower, and sailing vessels inside a gilt frame.
19th century automaton
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FAQs

A picture clock automaton is a three-dimensional framed work of art that incorporates a mechanical clockwork mechanism behind a painted landscape, driving both clock hands and moving miniature elements such as windmills or ships.

These pieces were constructed using oil-painted canvas or board, carved wooden architectural elements, paper, papier-mache, glass, and brass horological clockwork movements housed within heavy wooden or gilt frames.

Authentic nineteenth-century examples display hand-painted background scenes, natural age-related craquelure, cast brass or spring-driven mechanical clock movements, and hand-carved or layered composition elements inside the shadowbox construction.

Mount the object as a focal feature above a fireplace mantel, side cabinet, or within a gallery wall alongside architectural drawings and antique wall lighting to highlight its mechanical design.

Keep the item in a climate-controlled room away from direct sunlight and humidity. Ensure the clockwork movement is serviced periodically by a professional horologist, and clean the glass case exterior using a soft, dry cloth.
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