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Interplanetary Gears by Patrick Bond

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 from parts of a bicycle, and the globe is made from welded steel beaten into shape. Height – approx 50 cm Individual customisation available if […]

(on July 29, 2013 by Sarah) Leave a Comment

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Michael Landy – Saints Alive at The National Gallery

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 Tinguely-esque sculptures are enormous, noisy and mainly constructed from refuse. Well worth a visit if you are in the capital. Michael Landy: Saints Alive (2013) […]

(on July 29, 2013 by Sarah) Leave a Comment

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Be Nice to Bees by Keith Newstead

Be Nice to Bees by Keith Newstead

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 recycled materials, wood, metal and paint. Each piece signed and numbered by the artist. 32 cm Tall £90 (excl. VAT)

Tagged With: Keith Newstead (on July 25, 2013 by Sarah) Leave a Comment

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Heart Beater by Martin Smith

Heart Beater by Martin Smith

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 makes kinetic devices that investigate themes of humour, nonsense and futility. He originally designed and made the Heart Beater as a St Valentines Day gift […]

(on July 23, 2013 by Sarah) Leave a Comment

Filed Under: Making

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

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 way or to divide the cycle of action into a series of small steps. This is one way to extend the duration of the performance. […]

Tagged With: Dug North, ratchet (on June 27, 2013 by Dug North) 4 Comments

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Le Clown sans Tête by Pierre Mayer

Le Clown sans Tête by Pierre Mayer

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 inspired by the original antique automata by Phalibois. The colourful clown amuses us by relocating his head to his box on the stage. Height 27 […]

(on June 27, 2013 by Sarah) Leave a Comment

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Amazing Automata Tour

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. There are lots of classics, such as Paul Spooner’s The Barecats, The Spaghetti Eater, Peter Markey’s Piano Player and Keith Newstead’s Ski-ing Dog. Alternative Technology […]

Tagged With: Keith Newstead, Peter Markey (on June 24, 2013 by Sarah) Leave a Comment

Filed Under: Archived, Artists

A Goat in the Park

Goat Clock

Kimberley Park in Falmouth, Cornwall, now has three amazing outdoor automata by makers Paul Spooner, Keith Newstead and Rob Higgs – all who live locally. Paul Spooner gives us more on the background of his kicking goat design.

Tagged With: 14 Ball, Keith Newstead, Paul Spooner (on June 24, 2013 by Sarah) Leave a Comment

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Rowing Man by Richard Hackney

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 beautiful Rowing Man automata, which are made from recycled metals. Turn the handle, which is a reclaimed plumbing part, and the metal man rows through […]

(on June 20, 2013 by Sarah) Leave a Comment

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New Automata

Fingers Mk III

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 new flying steampunk pieces by Keith Newstead. Click the thumbnails below for more details. Wiggly Mustache Portrait by Gary Schott more info. Fingers Mk III […]

Tagged With: Keith Newstead (on May 15, 2013 by Sarah) Leave a Comment

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