Tech | Facts | Anything - on Instagram: "The Silver Swan is a breathtaking 250-year-old automaton, handcrafted in 1773 by James Cox and John Joseph Merlin. Made of silver and powered by complex clockwork, it beautifully mimics a real swan gliding across water. It moves its head, preens its feathers, and even catches a fish, all set to gentle music. This mechanical masterpiece is still on display at the Bowes Museum in England, where it performs every day."

Just finished a new automaton, and will soon be in the hands of @cabmech . I’ve donated it for them to sell in support of their fundraising. Their work was the reason I started making automata in the first place, so this feels like a small way to say thank you. The piece itself? Inspired by my dog Minnie, a Maltese who resembles a mop on legs before her grooming day. She’s the star of this little mechanical comedy. #automata #automaton #oliverpett #mechanicalcreations | Mechanical Creations