We have been entertaining and inspiring visitors & makers with our collection of automata since 1981. Now based in Hastings, UK we have exhibitions all over the world.
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Pablo Lavezzari has created a great money box, operated by a lever. Place any coin on Slot Man’s hand, pull down the handle, and the coin is eaten decisively! Wood,…
Winter Automata Fair – 28th November 2012 This event was an evening for collectors, enthusiasts and the curious… There will be a unique opportunity to buy archive prints, posters, automata…
This is a spectacular new one-off piece from Carlos Zapata, seven colourful little birds peck and turn on the branches of the tree. A wonderful centrepiece for any automata collection.…
Making Pulleys and Belts for Automata Pulleys and belts are incredibly useful to the automaton maker. They can transfer power from one axle to another and change the speed, direction…
Limited edition of 3 beautiful swimming fish. Glorious colour and movement. Paint, metal, wood. Height – 19 cm 3 Only – Sold More automata available in our shop.
I’m making a double-size version of my very popular piece The Donor for Marvin’s Marvellous Mechanical Museum and I thought I’d show the process of making it in excruciating detail.
