Mechanical Music

The Mechanical Music auctions are extremely diverse with sections including early key-wind cylinder musical boxes and the later disc versions; fine singing birds, phonographs and gramophones; iconic jukeboxes, barrel organs and pianos; important encoding machines, mechanical and electrical calculation devices; vintage amusement machines and pre-1940 wireless and television. This department aims to please those who seek either the perfect historical gift or to bring a collection into line with an appropriate addition.

The department holds four auctions annually for an international range of clients. We very much look forward to hearing from you, should you be new to this field or an established collector.

Highlights from past auctions

An exceptional silver-gilt and enamel singing bird box, by Jacques Bruguier, circa 1830,
Sold for £34,850 inc. premium
An exceptional silver-gilt and enamel singing bird box, by Jacques Bruguier, circa 1830,
Fine Bontems singing bird clock with maiden and mirror gilt appliqué
Sold for £55,250 inc. premium
A rare and fine deux-ton gilt ormolu and enamel oiseau chantant mantle timepiece automaton, by Bontems circa 1890,
A large Samuel Troll mandoline and bells-in-sight interchangeable cylinder muscial box on stand. Swiss, circa 1880
Sold for £16,250 inc. premium
A large Samuel Troll mandoline and bells-in-sight interchangeable cylinder muscial box on stand, Swiss, circa 1880,
fine musical portrait miniature locket in gold and enamel
Sold for £11,250 inc. premium
A fine gold and enamel portrait miniature musical locket, circa 1810,

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