A new edition in Carlos’ series of Rooster and Chicken automata. These vibrant works are evocative of Carlos’ native Colombia. This one has a great pecking action, as he bends right down to the floor to peck some food. Wood, paint, metal. Height: 20 cm SOLD
Archives for 2013
Invisible and Alone
Originally featured in CMT News Issue 3 (Aug 1988), this Fourteen Balls Toy Co (Paul Spooner/Matt Smith design) piece was made as a limited edition of 30. A cup of coffee and a couple of bourbon biscuits seem to be alone. Turn the handle and the coffee is stirred by the invisible operator. A simple […]
Original Kissing Couple
An original Peter Markey Kissing Couple piece from late 1990’s. This is a classic Markey design with bold painted figures and a wonderful kissing action. Turn the handle slowly and the man’s lips extend to kiss the lady as she turns towards him. Or is she turning away? Height 16 cm x Width 12 cm […]
Ron Fuller Bi-plane
An original ‘Ron Fuller Toy’ bi-plane from the early 1980’s. This brightly painted wooden bi-plane is a typical Ron Fuller design, with the Union Jack, three saluting airmen, and the ominous ‘Present from Joe’ below. The propellor and wheels turn. Length 30cm x Height 20cm x Depth 23 cm – One Only. SOLD
Making Urethane Belts for Automaton Projects – Dug’s Tips 10
Making Urethane Belts for Automaton Projects In the last article, we looked at how to make pulleys for automaton projects. We also made belts from O-ring gasket material. Custom-sized belts can also be made from urethane belting material. Joining the ends of this material is one of those jobs that seems to require three or […]
