The House of Automata

Automata For Sale

Huntsman Smoker

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

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Princely Toys - 1976. Listen 🎶 to this sublime

Tiger Automaton - The moving jaw is mounted on the

Monkey mechanism c.1950 Musical mechanism of the M

We had the Spooners, Paul & Sue up to visit last w

It’s Coronation Day & God Save the King, a Nelso

This is the first time the Archer is activated fol

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Exhibition - Shop - Restoration

New Book - Secrets of Automata - Out Now!

'Automata - How They Work ' - CLICK HERE for more information & to order

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 for visitors in Forres, Scotland

Restoration - we have more than 30 years experience restoring and conserving automata both antique and modern, we can also make automata and have a range of special pieces 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.

‘An experience that’s surprising and fun’ - TM York

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

Black Forest Magician