Half Ounce automaton by Nick Rayburn

I posted a while back about this fascinating automaton by Nick Rayburn titled Half Ounce. The beautifully crafted wood and brass sculpture also incorporates a unique assemblage of found objects including an antique letter balance, spirit bubble level, feathers, and a bird skull! Now that is something you can't find just anywhere.

The piece is currently available on eBay. Here is where you can see more photos and/or bid on the Half Ounce automaton by Nick Rayburn.

You might also be interested in checking out his version of the classic tapping fingers automaton titled The Waiting Hand (shown in the video below). As is typical of Nick Rayburn, the craftsmanship is superb! Should you buy one of these limited edition pieces, you will be in good company. Other purchasers include Guillermo del Torro (director of Pan's Labyrinth), Ron Kalin (founder of Etsy), Adam Savage of Mythbusters and the English writer Anthony Horowitz!

Here is the eBay listing for The Waiting Hand automaton by Nick Rayburn.

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Half Ounce - Kinetic sculpture by Nick Rayburn

Here's a new piece by artist Nick Rayburn title Half Ounce. This hand-cranked kinetic sculpture incorporates a variety of fascinating components including an antique letter balance, wood, brass, feathers, a magnifying glass, and a bird's skull, which weighs...you guessed it...one half ounce. The artist has created something very intriguing -- an artifact of questionable age and mysterious purpose. Fantastic!

Half Ounce sculpture by Nick Rayburn

Detail of Half Ounce by Nick Rayburn

This piece will soon to be available through Etsy and the Goldbug in Pasadena.

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The Ruby Slippers automaton by Nick Rayburn

You may remember Nick Rayburn's earlier hand-cranked automaton called The Waiting Hand. (If not, I suggest you check it out!)

His new piece, called The Ruby Slippers, shows the same superb craftsmanship. It probably goes without saying, but when you turn the handle the little slippers lift up and clack together 3 times.

If you would like more information or would like to discuss acquiring a piece you can send an email to: nickrayburn at sky dot com.

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Need a creepy Halloween prop AND work of art?

Looking for the perfect Halloween decoration that can double as a work of art the rest of the year? Well, I suggest you consider the ideal solution: Nick Rayburn's gorgeous creation, The Waiting Hand, a limited edition of 20.

If you would like more information or would like to discuss acquiring a piece you can send an email to: nickrayburn at sky dot com.

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The Waiting Hand by Nick Rayburn

Nick Rayburn is an artist who works with an assortment of materials including wood, marble and brass to silver, coral and shimmering beetles. He has started to make automata in a Victorian/steampunk style. Shown here is his latest creation, The Waiting Hand, which is a limited edition of 20.

If you would like more information or would like to discuss acquiring a piece you can send an email to: nickrayburn at sky dot com.

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