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Four new one-off designs from Paul Spooner

August 29, 2013

Four new one-off designs from Paul Spooner, all using the same ingenious escapement mechanism for turning the heads. The mechanism is a kind of escapement. There’s a driving wheel constantly…

The Patient by Paul Spooner

August 12, 2013

A new one-off piece from Paul Spooner. The teeth are made of the last of Spooner’s grandad’s boxwood rules. The jaws ratchet open then shut. Air travels from the bottom…

Interplanetary Gears by Patrick Bond

July 29, 2013

Now available to order, this very special design from Patrick Bond. Turn the handle and set your universe in motion. A flying saucer orbits the globe, the gears are made…

Michael Landy – Saints Alive at The National Gallery

July 29, 2013

A series of large-scale kinetic sculptures by artist Michael Landy bring a contemporary twist to the lives of the saints at The National Gallery, London. This new collection of dramatic…

Be Nice to Bees by Keith Newstead

July 25, 2013

Keith Newstead’s lovely flying bee is a charming present for the Queen Bee in your life, turn the handle safe in the knowledge that you won’t get stung! Made of…

Heart Beater by Martin Smith

July 23, 2013

This is a small version of Heart Machine, an alarming little machine to demand the attention of the one you love. Available in vibrant red or shiny brass. Martin Smith…

How to Make a Ratchet Mechanism – Dug’s Tips 11

June 27, 2013

How to Make a Ratchet Mechanism A ratchet can be a very useful mechanism within an automaton. It can be used to keep the handle from being turned the wrong…

Le Clown sans Tête by Pierre Mayer

June 27, 2013

A new edition from French artist Pierre Mayer. Pierre, a magician and engineer, has been making beautiful limited edition magic themed automata for over 10 years. This latest piece is…

Amazing Automata Tour

June 24, 2013

20 of our favourite pieces are now on tour in the UK. Come along this summer and have fun bringing the pieces to life at the touch of a button.…

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