Has anyone seen this amazing English 18th-century gold automaton,
delivered to Russia and still fully functional? Yes, it is
a mechanical musical instrument as it mechanically plays bells,
although it is principally a clock. It sounds like several peals of
change ringing (like British church bells) and appears to make several
other sounds. This short video demonstrates this amazing artwork.
Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/embed/ilPlVRoUl_8
David Kelzenberg
Iowa City
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