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Mechanical Marvels Mar 20, 2022 12:22:10 GMT -5 endo and NDX like this

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Post by Silent Scream Queen on Mar 20, 2022 12:22:10 GMT -5

Automatons have been popular throughout history, and have often come in the shape of humans or animals.
They are non-electronic in how they operate.

This one dates from 1773.

It's the famous Bowes Swan.

"The life-size Silver Swan rests on a stream made of twisted glass rods interspersed with silver fish which are controlled by three complex clockwork mechanisms."

See below for more information.

www.thebowesmuseum.org.uk/Collection/Explore-The-Collection/The-Silver-Swan

Perhaps you know of some?

“The stranger came early in February, one wintry day, through a biting wind and a driving snow, the last snowfall of the year, over the down, walking from Bramblehurst railway station, and carrying a little black portmanteau in his thickly gloved hand. He was wrapped up from head to foot, and the brim of his soft felt hat hid every inch of his face but the shiny tip of his nose;”

endo Administrator Creep Posts: 26,477 Likes: 5,138 Member is Offline	Mechanical Marvels Mar 20, 2022 13:32:23 GMT -5 Silent Scream Queen likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by endo on Mar 20, 2022 13:32:23 GMT -5 Wow, that's amazing. The craftsmanship is impressive for today much less 1773. Crazy.

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