We Two Nerdy History Girls are partial to automata and other clockwork devices. Among numerous other marvels, I’ve shown you the singing bird pistols that inspired a scene for one of my novellas, and surviving clockwork items originally exhibited in London in 1807.
Susan has brought you—to name only two of many—a rope dancer and an automaton watch.
Searching the tags “scientific marvels” and “automaton” will bring up more posts on these ingenious devices.
Today, I offer you an egg.
Video: Gold Singing Bird Egg Basket from M.S. Rau Antiques
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