One is as it should be and the other is unrestored. I don't know which I love more: the fact that this 1850 Roullet & Decamps automaton is of kitties, or the crazy tinkling music...
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Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Automaton of the Week: 1772 French Dulcimer Player
How lovely this one is. 'Twas created in 1772 for Marie Antoinette. Do peruse this aethernet site for more information.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Automaton of the Week: 19th c. Japanese writing kanji
Fascinating, given its age. Look at its mechanisms. It makes me feel "Ooo.."
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