Mechanical Marvels: Clockwork Dreams, The Writer
Even though this clip is only two minutes in duration, watching this little clockwork boy in action is truly remarkable. For some reason, the fact the eyes also move makes it even more striking. Truly a masterpiece of the clockmaker’s art.
This is a fantastic little video, especially the final twenty seconds.
Its astounding what people can do when they push the limits of the possible.
Amazing!
This reminds me very much of the automata created by George Dower Sr. in the book Infernal Devices by K.W. Jeter — the man who coined the term “steampunk.” It makes me wonder if he was inspired by this real-life clockwork.
(It was a book we read for Sera’s book club at the library!)
Indeed! Ms Flood was thinking of presenting a playing of the audiobook at some time.