The Fabulous St. Leger Automata!

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Over the years, Tim has shown a number of the amazing automata made by Laurence and Angela St.Leger that he has in his collection. See www.laurenceandangelastleger....
Tim used to meet up with Laurence and Angela a couple of times a year at the Dolls House and Miniatures Fair. Sadly, Laurence St.Leger passed away recently, and Tim decided to make this video as a tribute to his work. Tim has over 50 of Laurence's miniature automata in his collection, and here they are!
MUSIC
The three music tracks have been licenced from www.bensound.com/ and they are 1) Happy Fingers - Fiddlesticks 2) Yari - Dr Yes and 3) Happy Fingers - Good Mood.

[@1eachy]

Real sorry for your loss tim, I remember watching a video titled ‘Tim’s miniatures’ when you displayed a lot of your friends work that he had created with his wife. At the start of this video i can tell that you have suffered a very great loss, but it is fantastic to see that you can relive the memories and joy that you have created and discover with him and his creations.

[@spiranomad]

Your friend was an amazing artist and engineer from the looks of it.

[@SoulAir]

He was a watchmaker

[@shadixyt]

​@@SoulAiryeah that would explain it. Watchmakers are built different.

[@anthonyassadourian8525]

Sorry for your loss, Tim… what fun he’s left behind, they’ll bring joy to so many forever ❤

[@daveandgena3166]

This is a wonderful tribute to your friend! I feel like we can see his sense of humor and whimsy in the work. Thank you for sharing it with us.

[@indigohammer5732]

I’m so sorry to hear of the passing of your dear friend. People will smile at the ingenuity and humour in these little gems, now, and forever. He’s left so much and moved on. Thanks for sharing.

[@The_Legend47]

NGL, some of those were rather macabre, but ALL of them were cute & funny.... LOVED EVERY SINGLE ONE!

[@levonja]

These made my day whenever they came up in ‪your videos. Making a fingernail-size figurines produce such lifelike motion is astonishing. The world lost a truly great watchmaker and artist.

[@polygonalmasonary]

Brilliant, what a creative mind your friend had 👍 So sorry you lost him 😢

[@erikaamerica4546]

Incredible🌟My condolences of the loss of a good friend and great talent

[@futuristica1710]

Sorry for your loss, he brought joy to the world.

[@sbilldmilk]

The skeleton on the violin has to be my favorite

[@nickdirienzo2849]

Some of these are wonderfully morbid, very entertaining! Those are some neat pieces.

[@TechsScience]

Loved this collection of toys

[@stunthumb]

What fantastic gadgets, I always find these things fascinating, pied piper has to be my favorite, with those tiny dancing rats :D - my condolences for the loss of your friend, and thank you for showing these treasures.

[@thevmc]

Magician with woman in a box and the gimpy bird were just awesome. What brilliance.

[@kotresh]

Such a talented man he was. Rest in peace sir

[@hullinstruments]

Oh my goodness! I'm so sorry to hear about your friend. What a wonderful and creative Craftsmen he was I have watched your older automata vids several times and searched KZbin for them by name multiple times. So glad to see this and always enjoy your videos!

[@hullinstruments]

I actually searched for him specifically on google when you mentioned him in videos years ago. I was really impressed with his work. I also studied watchmaking for a few years (as an apprentice until I figured out I didn't have it in me to do such precise work daily) Watchmaking is one of the only trades that requires a Craftsman to have all aspects of his life balanced. It's the only way for someone to have a long and consistent career in watchmaking. He was very talented and exceptionally skilled.

[@prdurnion83]

My deepest condolences to you and the family of your friend. Such amazing creations from such an amazing creator. The world may be dim by his passing, but it is brighter with his legacy. A hearty thank you to Tim and all the Grand Illusions crew for giving us this peek into the magnificent world and works of such a great friend.

[@MarwanMohdZahari]

My condolences. I was fascinated with automatons, and had read a lot about them. He was quite talented indeed.

[@loirai4349]

The fact he's still making videos made me scream. Happy.

[@williamrobinson7435]

My condolences on the loss of your friend - clearly an amazing man! ❤️

[@Mark-vs9rk]

His work will continue to bring joy for many years. Amazing skill and such a pleasure to see. The pied Piper one was my favorite

[@mrBDeye]

The music is absolutely perfect for these toys !

[@charlestaylor3195]

Thsnk you so much. I love automata. I think you honored your friend properly, you did such a fine job filming something so small. That is a valuable collection. Thanks again Tim.

[@MrJans3n]

Oh wow, that Pied Piper one is particularly amazing

[@zoeblopaistinpannu5278]

intricate little things, what a talented man your friend was

[@nou1178]

My condolences Tim, he seemed like a great artist

[@TheHarrip]

What wonderful things he made.

[@StarNanny]

Condolences to his family and friends.❤ This is a lovely tribute. Thank you.

[@w1984t]

Seems he left the world many wonderful gifts and other things to make us smile. Godspeed.

[@jimhood1202]

Fantastic creations. Love the way that the tiny scale allows and even demands different mechanisms and materials that wouldn't work on a larger scale.

[@Dreg_s]

Was not expecting seeing all of them in action thank you Tim these are amazing!

[@justinissocool1]

I’m sorry for your loss Tim, truly I am. We all have our time, it sounds like he made the most of his.

[@michaelcox3257]

Sorry for your loss. I have loved seeing all his creations on the channel over the years.

[@smitty8190]

Absolutely Brilliant!

[@sandylee9564]

May your friend rest in peace. He gave the world many hours of enjoyment and many smiles for generations to come. . Nicely done, thank you.

[@chance1986]

What wonderful little toys. And what a nice tribute to your friend. He was very talented.

[@overweightactor]

Wow, those are neat. My favorites were the skeleton musicians and the surgeon sawing a leg off.

[@Deipnosophist_the_Gastronomer]

So many awesome little toys.

[@SatanRomps]

These are stunning. Thank you for sharing. So sorry for your loss.

[@kalobhunt9001]

Truly truly truly amazing craftsmanship and work. Amazing

[@meganwalker27]

Rest in peace, Laurence, an outstanding creative mind 🤍 I can't choose a favorite of these works, they're all precious 💕

[@elliotburing87]

Man, these are so SO beautiful and fun to see in action.

[@meowjakx3]

These are incredible!! Your friend absolutely did leave behind an amazing legacy!

[@skullmax3595]

Very detailed works

[@kianplayz2574]

So sorry for your loss, Tim. Your videos always manage to put a smile on my face 😁

[@okancanarslan3730]

Amazing miniatures. R.I.P your friend

[@scraub8913]

These little things are so cool, sorry to hear about the passing of your friend. He made some wonderful little creations, thank you for sharing them.

[@GoetiaTV]

Brilliant! The subject matter and the motion of each one has so much personality. Since I first saw an automaton, I’ve wanted to build one. I’d love to try something like these.

[@thelockpickinglebowski633]

These are amazing!

[@AlisNinsky]

This are so amazing!

[@wendykegley4292]

What an amazing talent he had. So sorry for the loss of your friend but what a collection to remember him by.

[@stonedcommander]

Such a wonderful collection within your incredible collection of toys. These were sweet, thanks for sharing them:)

[@sonydualshock2149]

this is one of the coolest videos youve put out. what a magnificent artist he was

[@gort59]

I love his works!

[@richardhalliday6469]

What a fantastic legacy your friend has left - clever, ingenious and a wonderful thing to see. In these days of high tech and the digital revolution it is so refreshing to see these hand made unique pieces. You treasure them Tim - happy memories and condolences to the family. Another page turned and another chapter finished.

[@danforbes3573]

My condolences, Tim. But what a marvelous collection of automata of his you hav3e, and it was wondeful seeing it all!!!!!!!!!

[@Segafishy]

Sorry for your loss, I think its between the fish bowl and the ship in the bottle as my favourite, Swiss army knife reminded me of a whittling kit I saw as a kid that used a tiny pen knife (far more simple in appearance) to learn carving with.

[@dusk_en]

What a tribute. I'm sorry for your los. It seems he had a lot to bring to this world

[@kurthenke2248]

Very nice tribute

[@kirbymarchbarcena]

All I can say is WOW!!!!

[@UTU]

RIP

[@archimedesbird3439]

It's beautiful

[@webratjen]

this is such a touching tribute to a very clever man. I think these are incredible, thank you for showing them to us. My favourites were the goose waddling and the snoring man and the piped piper!

[@ClassicGolfClubs]

Wonderful!

[@brandonyoung-kemkes1128]

Sorry for your loss. You honour him and his wonderful work well.

[@fbu795]

These things are awesome!

[@mealex303]

i always wanted to make automatons at school and i love minatures this is epic great work!!!

[@bizzzzzzle]

Lovely!

[@The_Legend47]

And again, my DEEPEST CONDOLENCES!

[@lennic]

What a legacy indeed!

[@kumartaman4791]

I love your videos... great collection sir..... love from Nepal

[@rocketaroo]

Brilliant

[@bestkind123]

Never a disappointing video, their always so interesting, thank for sharing all the things you do, and on top of that you yourself make the videos so relaxing to watch compared to some people

[@jamesmatthew01]

Thank you

[@Sourcesbaby]

Greatest human alive

[@h7opolo]

amazing

[@gmanplaysgames256]

God rest his soul. Thanks for showing us his legacy, Tim.

[@grekygrek]

I am sorry for your loss Tim. However, as you stated, the legacy your friend St. Leger left behind, is one that will stand out for many years to come. And based on your collection, he will be bringing joy for even longer. What better thing than to live on after death as a playful laugh, a look of wonder and awe from those tinkering with your creation...

[@rogerphillips1679]

The dragon is by far my favorite!

[@grekygrek]

I really hope Angela decides to reopen the shop. I want the ship in the bottle so bad.

[@DonSpaulding-pr8oz]

old school and very nifty

[@netmatrix75]

Some are morbid and hilarious!

[@apb.]

My favorites have to be the pied Piper and the snoring man

[@infctdppt]

I wish my miniature army moved like that.. next kitbash idea!

[@jeffreyyoung4104]

The world has lost a treasure. What wonderful things he did! I feel your sadness, Tim.

[@madhusudansatapathy2000]

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[@madhusudansatapathy2000]

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[@phonotical]

The orange tree trick!

[@bryanstarlord7422]

Would have been cool if this was multiple part videos, so he can talk about them as he shows them

[@heris30]

Sad about Your friend Timm. Very nice miniatures. Liked all of them. We all are getting old. Have you thought about Your legacy? You are amazing person. Over so many years you are collecting and representing toys maybe You will have museum with all that toys. That would be nice. :)

[@janpelant6539]

bnj

[@prestonbyrd8443]

My favorite was the goldfish.

[@UrsahSolar]

The Gondola rat was my favorite.

[@ronnieking1133]

Good video injoy watching it keep it up

[@nitindabre1091]

My God never seen anything like this before so tiny ....

[@Laurencetw]

such a beautiful and loving tribute to your friend. I've been enjoying your website and channel for many years, and it's clear to see that you're a good man. ...an interesting (meaningful?) coincidence is that my birth name is also 'Laurence', and spelled in the same uncommon way. God bless you Tim.

[@TheSamsquamch138]

❤

[@buudorobuudronovich1507]

who's the genius who selected the music for the montage?

[@coppymoney]

10:06 I want this one!

[@bobbiojoseph5547]

Tim, Can you still buy these minatures? I'm interested in buying the "Dentist & Patient Tooth Extractor" one

[@JamesMadisonsSpiritAnimal]

Tim- Automata

[@wa27]

5:45 Didn't expect so much sexiness in this vid!

[@marcusfridh8489]

Looks like he really had a flair for women with big assets.