Automatons Collection

Striking and Automaton Lion Clock, c. 1640 (gilt-brass & ebony)
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Maskelyne and Cookes Automata at the Egyptian Hall (engraving)
1621592 Maskelyne and Cookes Automata at the Egyptian Hall (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Harrington (fl.1842-86) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Jewelled vari-coloured gold-mounted and enamelled egg on plinth
3618040 Jewelled vari-coloured gold-mounted and enamelled egg on plinth, incorporating a clock and an automaton, 1902 (gold, silver, enamel, seed pearls & precious stones) by Faberge

Mechanical Tiger, formerly the Property of Tippoo Saib (engraving)
1609308 Mechanical Tiger, formerly the Property of Tippoo Saib (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mechanical Tiger, formerly the Property of Tippoo Saib)

Water clock with automated figures, from Book of Knowledge of Ingenious Mechanical
XIR182444 Water clock with automated figures, from Book of Knowledge of Ingenious Mechanical Devices by Al-Djazari, 1206 (vellum) by Islamic School, (13th century); Topkapi Palace Museum, Istanbul

Humanoid robots, artwork
Humanoid robots, computer artwork. Computer artwork of a row of humanoid robots that resemble human females. The merging of humans and technology is called cybernetics

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Step into the captivating world of automatons, where clockwork wonders and mechanical marvels come to life. From the intricately crafted Striking Automaton Lion Clock of the 17th century, to Maskelyne and Cookes Automata at the Egyptian Hall, these mechanical creations have enchanted audiences for centuries. Behold the Jewelled vari-coloured gold-mounted and enamelled egg on its plinth, a miniature work of art that defies the laws of nature. Witness the Mechanical Tiger, once belonging to Tippoo Saib, and marvel at its lifelike movements. The Pianola advertisement promises the delight of music at the touch of a button, while Sketches of India offer glimpses into the exotic world in far-off lands. Delve deeper into the realm of the fantastical with water clocks adorned with automated figures, and feast your eyes on the latest advancements in humanoid robots, whose artistry and innovation continue to push the boundaries of possibility.