Automata For Sale
This is the sound of an 18th century bird box by Jaquet Droz. The owner had never heard it sing until our restoration:
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The World famous 'House of Automata' specialises in AUTOMATA old and new and is run by Michael and Maria Start, award winning horologist and skilled sculptor and painter respectively, assisted by fine arts graduate Hector. We run a restoration workshop and an exciting exhibition of automata in Forres, Scotland.
Restoration - we have more than 30 years experience restoring and conserving automata both antique and modern, we also make automata and have a range of automata for hire. Our restoration clients include collectors, auction houses and museums. Media credits include The Woman in Black, Hugo & many episodes of The Restorers.
Exhibition - Rare antique and modern automata, unique in the UK.
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Call: 07790 719 097 Email: magic@thehouseofautomata.com