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Automata Collection

"Unveiling the Marvels of Automata: A Glimpse into the World of Mechanical Wonders" Step back in time to the Schoolboys Own Exhibition of 1929

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Automata Collection: Automaton at the Schoolboys Own Exhibition, 1929
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Automata Collection: Maskelyne & Cooks automaton, Psycho
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Automata Collection: Ouistreham, Normandy, 1939 (tempera on gesso prepared panel)
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Automata Collection: Man Pumping Water, c. 1937. Creator: Beverly Chichester
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Automata Collection: Automata and Androides (engraving)
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Automata Collection: Entertainment at St Andrews Hall, Newman-Street, to provide St Pancras Poor with Christmas Dinners
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Automata Collection: Striking and Automaton Lion Clock, c. 1640 (gilt-brass & ebony)
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Automata Collection: The Magician or Illusionist Automaton, 1890
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Automata Collection: Maskelyne and Cookes Automata at the Egyptian Hall (engraving)
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Automata Collection: Authropoglossos St. Jamess Hall, Piccadilly
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Automata Collection: Automata newsboy and flower girl 1887
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Automata Collection: Jewelled vari-coloured gold-mounted and enamelled egg on plinth
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Automata Collection: 'The Elephant Clock'from a Book of the Knowledge of Ingenious Mechanical
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Automata Collection: Jacques de Vaucanson
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Automata Collection: Maskelyne & Cooks automata performing in London Maskelyne & Cooks automata
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Automata Collection: Concert Mecanique, invented by M Richard
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Automata Collection: Tin-plate Toys & Automata - Lewis's Department Store
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Automata Collection: Water clock with automated figures, from Book of Knowledge of Ingenious Mechanical
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Automata Collection: Maillardets automaton
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Automata Collection: Automaton from Dresden
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Automata Collection: Portrait of Christopher Pinchbeck
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Automata Collection: Boy performing with small puppets
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Automata Collection: Automaton mandolin player
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Automata Collection: Vaucansons Automata
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Automata Collection: Jacques De Vaucanson
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Automata Collection: Three musical automata

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"Unveiling the Marvels of Automata: A Glimpse into the World of Mechanical Wonders" Step back in time to the Schoolboys Own Exhibition of 1929, where an extraordinary Automaton mesmerized audiences with its lifelike movements. Delve into the realm of illusion as Maskelyne & Cook's Automaton from Psycho captivated viewers with its eerie presence and uncanny abilities. Transport yourself to Ouistreham, Normandy in 1939 through a captivating tempera painting on gesso prepared panel, showcasing a fascinating automaton that once graced this picturesque town. Witness the ingenuity of Beverly Chichester's creation - "Man Pumping Water, " a remarkable automaton from circa 1937 that brought mechanical artistry to life. Explore an enchanting engraving titled "Automata and Androides, " offering a glimpse into a world where machines mimic human actions with astonishing precision. Experience heartwarming entertainment at St Andrews Hall in Newman-Street, where an automaton performance aimed to provide Christmas dinners for the less fortunate residents of St Pancras. Marvel at the intricate craftsmanship displayed by a striking and elegant Lion Clock dating back to c. 1640, crafted from gilt-brass & ebony - truly a testament to human creativity and engineering prowess. Be enchanted by "The Magician or Illusionist Automaton" from 1890, which enthralled audiences with its seemingly impossible tricks and illusions during performances at various venues across Europe. Immerse yourself in history as you explore Maskelyne and Cooke's Automata at the Egyptian Hall through an exquisite engraving capturing their magical allure within this iconic London venue. Discover Authropoglossos St. Jamess Hall on Piccadilly, where visitors were transported into another world filled with wonderment thanks to ingenious automatons designed for amusement and entertainment purposes.