Our friend Tim at Cool4Cats has been producing amazing card automaton kits for several years.This evening we thought we would introduce his most complex piece, The Artist Automaton (not for the faint hearted!), which is available directly from Cool4Cats. When the handle is turned the artist looks up at his model, then down at his […]
Night 11 – Marble Run Sets from Cuboru
This evening we would like to introduce you to the world of the Rolling Ball Machine, and in particular the all-encompassing website, Kugelbahn (which also includes Falk Keuten’s informative Kugelbahn blog) The Rolling Ball Machine is a close relative of automata and kinetic sculpture, and the machines have much of the same appeal. There are […]
Night 10 – The Lion Tamer Download by Ron Fuller
Tonight we have a free download of Ron Fuller’s detailed diagram of how the Lion Tamer automata is put together, including details of materials used and sizes. Useful research if you are planning to make your own automata. Ron Fuller’s Circus was a popular exhibit in the foyer of Cabaret in Covent Garden, featuring not […]
Night 9 – The Last Royal Wave by John Lumbus
John Lumbus made an edition of these in 2006, and we have the last one available for sale. This is a popular exhibit in our touring show, visitors are amused to see a mechanical version of Queen Elizabeth II waving to her subjects. A lovely piece complete with ‘pearl’ necklace. Signed and dated. Height 22 cm […]
Night 8 – Bulwark the Dancing Bird by Fi Henshall
Tonight, the bird is the word and Fi Henshall‘s latest piece is called ‘Bulwark the Dancing Bird’. This one-off piece is beautifully made from scrap metal, old tins and jewellery. Turn the handle and Bulwark does a very funky dance. H 22cm (8.5″) W 48cm (19″) D 10 cm (4′) £495 (excl. VAT). Sold. Fi […]