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Toupie Hollandaise - 1800s Found at Fairground Museum in Paris, France. A predecessor to pinball for sure
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The Writer: A 250-Year-Old Mechanical Marvel by Pierre Jaquet-Droz
The automaton "The Writer," created by watchmaker Pierre Jaquet-Droz (1721-1790) in the 1750s, is a mechanical marvel. Jaquet-Droz, known for his watchmaking skills, built this automaton along with two others to showcase his expertise. Comprising 6,000 parts, this 250-year-old machine uses a stack of 40 cams with three shaped edges to translate the movements of the boy's arm. "The Writer" can inscribe any custom text up to 40 letters long, spread over 4 lines. In 1906, it was purchased for 75,000 gold francs (a colossal sum at the time) by the History and Archaeology Society of Neuchâtel.
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"1895 Welded Iron" - digital paintings set in a dark steampunk world by Nicholas Maxson-Francombe
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"Musical Automaton Harpist: A Parisian Masterpiece from 1870"
“Musical Automaton in the form of a female bust created in Paris around 1870. Powered by clockwork she is a harpist playing a Lyre (now missing) and was once dressed in fine silks. Made of papier-mâché with glass eyes and real hair.
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Check out the stunning biomechanical artworks by sculptor Florian Carminati! They're crafted from recycled metal and hand-sculpted polymer masks.
IG : @mecacyb_creation
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Check out the amazing creations by Daria Pogorelaya, all handmade with incredible attention to detail. Each piece takes countless hours to complete and is crafted with faux fur. These creations can weigh over 5kg and are able to stand on their own without any support. Daria is an active member of our Facebook group, and she regularly shares her latest works and updates with us.
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Rimski & Handkerchief is an incredible musical clown duo that has captured the hearts of thousands. Their goal: to create magical moments and welcoming spaces where time stands still and the realm of dreams opens wide.