This is the sound of an 18th century bird box by Jaquet Droz. The owner had never heard it sing until our restoration:

Exhibition -  Shop - Restoration

Winter Break we will be CLOSED 12th January to April 3rd 2025 -  (visits by appointment only).

The '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.  Michael Starts new book  'Secrets of Automata' is available here.

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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‘An entertaining ride straight down the middle of uncanny valley’ -

JK, USA

VISIT - THE HOUSE OF AUTOMATA 

OPEN:

THURSDAYS & FRIDAYS  10-4pm

SATURDAYS 10-1pm .

WINTER BREAK: CLOSED from 12th January to April 3rd 2025 -  (appointment only).

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