>In my humble opinion.
>Pine and brass.
Characters carved in Pine.
Painted with watercolours sealed with acrylic varnish
>Boy sits swinging legs, looking around, occasionally taking a bite of a sandwich.
>40 turn cycle.
Movement in arms, legs, head, eyes and mouth. A geneva wheel mechanism enables the left arm to periodically scratch the head.
>a shy couple.
>Various woods and brass.
Characters carved in limewood.
Painted with acrylics
Wooden mechanical toys that are intended for adults and not suitable for children due to small sharp pieces.
Tried with each automaton to express as much emotion as is possible from essentially pieces of wood. This involves subtle movements with complex gears and cams to ensure accurate movement and timing. Although constructed almost entirely from wood each automaton is designed to run smoothly with only a light touch needed on the handle.All the automata are made in a workshop in East Anglia and ideas are offered for commissions for window displays, museum exhibits, retirement gifts, wedding presents etc.
>a shy couple.