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Young Rooster 2013 by Carlos Zapata

Young Rooster 2013 by Carlos Zapata

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

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Invisible and Alone

Invisible and Alone by 14 Ball Toy Co

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 […]

(on March 30, 2013 by Sarah) Leave a Comment

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Original Kissing Couple

Kissing Couple by Peter Markey

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 […]

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Ron Fuller Bi-plane

Ron Fuller Biplane

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

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Making Urethane Belts for Automaton Projects – Dug’s Tips 10

Urethane belting material can be used to make belts of just the right size for your projects

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 […]

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at someone else’s show for a change! Sarah with @smithautomata and his Wishing You Well machine. The opening night of the Artwork, Objects & Curiosities show @paulsmithdesign Albemarle St in London. Go see!


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Now on: Mechanical Circus 2nd November – April 26th 2020 @puke_ariki Puke Ariki Museum, New Plymouth, New Zealand - swipe for more pictures. Thanks to @maxsworld for photos and installation! In collaboration with Rijksmuseum Boerhaave rijksmuseumboerhaave.nl/engels/ (European Museum of the Year) use link in our bio for more information.


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Many thanks to @rodicdavidsonarchitects for hosting this show over the summer (and sharing this video!). It’s being deinstalled today.⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣#repost @rodicdavidsonarchitects⁣ ⁣__________________⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣Physics for cats. Our Bloomsbury office window exhibition ‘A Day at the Architects by Paul Spooner’ ending soon, come and see the wonderful exhibition. @cabmech #automata #armature #sculpture #rodicdavidson #rodicdavidsonarchitects #architecture #archilovers #paulspoonerautomata #bloomsbury #woodwork #mechanism #model #3d #kineticart #art #makers #mechanical #london #britishmuseum #cats #video #craftsman #artpiece #contemporaryart #artmachine #machines #exhibition


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⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣#repost @rodicdavidsonarchitects⁣ ⁣__________________⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣An elephant looking at a rainbow. Our Bloomsbury office window exhibition ‘A Day at the Architects by Paul Spooner’ ending soon, come and see the wonderful exhibition. @cabmech #automata #armature #sculpture #rodicdavidson #rodicdavidsonarchitects #elephant #birds #architecture #archilovers #paulspoonerautomata #bloomsbury #woodwork #mechanism #model #3d #kineticart #art #makers #mechanical #london #britishmuseum #rainbow


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