From the video description:
A clockwork head that moves its glass eyes and smokes either a pipe or cigar. The head is made of papier mache and wood. The original wooden box contained envelopes of saltpetre and 'ribbon of bruge' to load the pipe with, also a letter dated 1882 explaining how to work it and confirming its sale to a London coffee shop.
Thanks to Michael and Maria at AutomatoMania for this video.
thats so awesome. how old is it?
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ReplyDeleteThe YouTube comments make mention of a letter dated to 1882. I'll follow up with Michael to see if that is when it was made.
All the Best,
Dug North