The perfectly original gift for the country type that will be cherished for years to come.
Partridges doing what partridges do when you turn the crank.
The birds, mechanism and plinth are made from American cherry wood for its fine grain and attractive finish.
All finished with acrylic paints and lacquers.
The hand painted birds are a triumph of patience over complex plumage!
The brass fittings and walnut handle complete a quality work of kinetic art.
Height 5 inches
Open series.

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The perfectly original gift for the town type that will be cherished for years to come.
Pigeons doing what pigeons do when you turn the crank.
The birds, mechanism and plinth are made from American cherry wood for its fine grain and attractive finish.
All finished with acrylic paints and lacquers.
The pigeons move at different speeds to each other to create varying interactions
The brass fittings and walnut handle complete a quality work of kinetic art.
Height 5 inches
Open series.

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A small moving sculpture with a timeless message, Love & Peace is a handcrafted wooden automaton designed and made in my workshop near Cambridge, England.
This charming limited edition piece features a white dove carrying an olive leaf, symbolising hope, harmony, and goodwill. As the handle is gently turned, the dove glides from side to side across its curved American cherry wood plinth, rotating gracefully at each end to continue its journey. The movement is smooth, engaging, and quietly mesmerising.
I am making this automaton in a small limited series of just 12 pieces, making it a distinctive object to own or give. It is carefully made from American cherry wood, with an acrylic frame that reveals the beautifully engineered cherry wood mechanism within. Finished with a rotating walnut crank handle. 
CNC machining and laser cutting are used where they enhance precision, while every piece is individually hand-finished to a high standard.
Designed from raw materials and built entirely in-house, this is a thoughtful blend of craftsmanship, design, and mechanical ingenuity. Created for lasting enjoyment, the mechanism is robust, reliable, and intended to bring pleasure for many years to come.
A meaningful gift for weddings, anniversaries, new homes, or moments of celebration, and a delightful addition to any collection of automata or handcrafted objects.
Love & Peace is numbered, signed and accompanied with a numbered and signed provenance certificate.
Limited Series: 12 pieces Materials: American cherry wood, acrylic Height: 12 cm Width: 8 cm Made in England
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LoveDoves is a charming hand-crafted automata featuring two white doves circling beside a larger wooden heart, brought to life by a smooth hand-cranked mechanism inspired by the movement of the popular Pigeons design.

As the handle turns, the two doves move at different speeds, creating changing positions and varied interactions as they circle together. This subtle movement gives each turn of the mechanism a unique and engaging rhythm, symbolising companionship, harmony and connection.

Each piece is individually hand built and in wood with solid brass axles and carefully finished details, making every example unique. CNC machining and laser cutting is used where high precision is needed. Designed as an adult collectible, LoveDoves is both a kinetic artwork and a conversation piece.

This is a strictly limited edition series of 12 pieces only. Every automata is numbered and signed, and supplied with an accompanying provenance certificate.

Perfect as a thoughtful gift for weddings, anniversaries, engagements, Valentine’s Day, or for anyone who appreciates unusual handmade mechanical art.

Features

• Hand-cranked moving automata

• Two white doves with heart motif

• Doves move at different speeds for varied interactions

• Hand built wooden construction

• Brass axles and reinforced moving parts

• Finished with clear acrylic lacquer

• Limited edition of 12 only

• Numbered and signed

• Includes provenance certificate

• Adult collectible
• 12 cms (5 inches) high