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 coffee and a couple of bourbon biscuits seem to be alone. Turn the handle and the coffee is stirred by the invisible operator. A simple […]
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Original Kissing Couple
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 the man’s lips extend to kiss the lady as she turns towards him. Or is she turning away? Height 16 cm x Width 12 cm […]
Ron Fuller Bi-plane
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 ominous ‘Present from Joe’ below. The propellor and wheels turn. Length 30cm x Height 20cm x Depth 23 cm – One Only. SOLD
Making Urethane Belts for Automaton Projects – Dug’s Tips 10
Making Urethane Belts for Automaton Projects In the last article, we looked at how to make pulleys for automaton projects. We also made belts from O-ring gasket material. Custom-sized belts can also be made from urethane belting material. Joining the ends of this material is one of those jobs that seems to require three or […]
Cabaret Mechanical Theatre aboard MS Stubnitz
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 buttons and trigger them into action. Gears and cogs power up miniature performances that are funny, strange and unexpected. These are the automata of the […]
The Owl and the Pussycat Miniature
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
New Tin Heart by Keith Newstead
Keith Newstead’s classic beating heart design is back. Turn the handle and heart makes a pleasing noise as it beats and throbs back and forth. Recycled tin. Red and Gold paint. Height: 20cm View in Shop
Rodney Peppé Exhibition
The Wonderful World of Rodney Peppé 16th March – 12th May 2013 Gallery 1, Ruthin Craft Centre Ruthin, Denbighshire, LL15 1BB Ruthin Craft Centre is opening a window on the world one of Britain’s most charming and talented artists. Rodney Peppe’s Wonderful World is a million miles away from the technology driven hubbub of our […]
You Give Me Butterflies by Simon Venus
A romantic new piece from Simon Venus. The two butterflies fly around each other in a pleasingly random way. Height 30cm Aluminium, brass, paint, wood. SOLD
Anubis Badges
Two new badges featuring our favourite Egyptian God Anubis. The first is a limited edition of 100 to commemorate the East Dulwich exhibition of 2012 at Space Station 65. The Lord of the Mummy Wrappings presides on this laser cut badge. Badge Diameter: 30mm The second is unlimited but just as exclusive. A stylish, laser-cut, […]