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 from 12th January to April 3rd 2025 -  Please note we are always open by appointment  for  individual and group Exhibition visits. Contact us here.

Normal opening hours and Automata Demonstations  resume on April 3rd

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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VISIT - THE HOUSE OF AUTOMATA 

OPEN:

Appointment only for the WINTER BREAK 12th January to April 3rd 2025 -  Please note we are always open by appointment  for  individual and group Exhibition visits

From April 3rd 2025 we are open Thursday, Friday and Saturdays.

EXHIBITION of Automata 

SATURDAY SALON -  Special event at 2.30pm on the last Saturday of every calendar month from April 2025. A seated live show with a multitude of automata in action.

 

oming including rare and spectacular pieces and backstage tour of workshop. Tickets £15. Advance booking essential.

The Book: 'Secrets of Automata' Over 100 automata and  how they work - 'an instant classic' - CLICK HERE  

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 Call: 07790 719 097     Email:  magic@thehouseofautomata.com