We are delighted to introduce the work of automata maker Richard Hackney. You can find out more about Richard and his work in this video. We have two only of Richards…
Four new pieces of automata have been added to the shop today. A new edition of Fingers by Nik Ramage, a mustache portrait by new artist Gary Schott & two…
The Mechanicals Exhibition will be visiting the Unicorn Theatre in London this summer. Come along and see our fabulous automata, and learn more about how they work with this interactive…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Exhibition and Automata Workshops 13th March to 12th April 2013 “Hidden away in Hold One of the Stubnitz, a dozen precious and intricate machines sleepily await visitors to press their…
This miniature Owl and the Pussycat is the latest piece from the St Leger automata makers. The cat rows the owl along in the beautiful pea-green boat. View in shop
