Sand-powered automata of yesteryear

Alexander Korzer-Robinson modeled this charming acrobat after a Victorian children's toy. It is powered by sand and is reset by gently rotating the toy.

Here's an antique one that is still operational:

There were lots of versions, most of which were humans and circus animals performing. — Read the rest

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