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:
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.
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