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Swiss made toy from 200 years ago


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I liken this as a precursor to automatons; where watchmakers created mechanical wonders as if they were almost bragging about their skills.

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IMPRESSIVE, i WONDER HOW THE SOUND IS MADE OR ?!

 

Bellows driven by pistons!  Jacquet-Droz had a prototype "Charming Bird" wristwatch similar to the OP's automaton in last year's Baselworld.  I'm not sure if they've developed the design further.  (It's not like I'm on the waiting list.)

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Bellows driven by pistons!  Jacquet-Droz had a prototype "Charming Bird" wristwatch similar to the OP's automaton in last year's Baselworld.  I'm not sure if they've developed the design further.  (It's not like I'm on the waiting list.)

 

Thanks for feedback!!

 

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Jaquet Droz The Charming Bird Automaton Watch Sings And Dances :clap2: :clap2:

 

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