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

OPEN: Thursday 10 - 4, Friday 10 - 4, & Saturday  10 - 1pm

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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.  Please note: due to an overlong wait list we are currently not taking on new restoration clients. Our restoration clients include collectors, auction houses and museums. We also Make and Hire automata, our media credits include The Woman in Black, Hugo & many episodes of The Restorers.

Exhibition - Unique in the UK, enter an interactive wonderland of Automata.

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VISIT - THE HOUSE OF AUTOMATA 

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OPEN: Thursday 10 - 4, Friday 10 - 4 & Saturday  10 - 1pm

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