The Fabulous St. Leger Automata!

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Жыл бұрын

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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.

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@1eachy
@1eachy Жыл бұрын
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
@spiranomad Жыл бұрын
Your friend was an amazing artist and engineer from the looks of it.
@SoulAir
@SoulAir Жыл бұрын
He was a watchmaker
@shadixyt
@shadixyt Жыл бұрын
​@@SoulAiryeah that would explain it. Watchmakers are built different.
@daveandgena3166
@daveandgena3166 Жыл бұрын
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
@indigohammer5732 Жыл бұрын
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.
@anthonyassadourian8525
@anthonyassadourian8525 Жыл бұрын
Sorry for your loss, Tim… what fun he’s left behind, they’ll bring joy to so many forever ❤
@The_Legend47
@The_Legend47 Жыл бұрын
NGL, some of those were rather macabre, but ALL of them were cute & funny.... LOVED EVERY SINGLE ONE!
@polygonalmasonary
@polygonalmasonary Жыл бұрын
Brilliant, what a creative mind your friend had 👍 So sorry you lost him 😢
@levonja
@levonja Жыл бұрын
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.
@erikaamerica4546
@erikaamerica4546 Жыл бұрын
Incredible🌟My condolences of the loss of a good friend and great talent
@sbilldmilk
@sbilldmilk Жыл бұрын
The skeleton on the violin has to be my favorite
@nickdirienzo2849
@nickdirienzo2849 Жыл бұрын
Some of these are wonderfully morbid, very entertaining! Those are some neat pieces.
@futuristica1710
@futuristica1710 Жыл бұрын
Sorry for your loss, he brought joy to the world.
@stunthumb
@stunthumb Жыл бұрын
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.
@prdurnion83
@prdurnion83 Жыл бұрын
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.
@kotresh
@kotresh Жыл бұрын
Such a talented man he was. Rest in peace sir
@TechsScience
@TechsScience Жыл бұрын
Loved this collection of toys
@williamrobinson7435
@williamrobinson7435 Жыл бұрын
My condolences on the loss of your friend - clearly an amazing man! ❤️
@hullinstruments
@hullinstruments Жыл бұрын
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
@hullinstruments Жыл бұрын
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.
@Mark-vs9rk
@Mark-vs9rk Жыл бұрын
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
@MarwanMohdZahari
@MarwanMohdZahari Жыл бұрын
My condolences. I was fascinated with automatons, and had read a lot about them. He was quite talented indeed.
@mrBDeye
@mrBDeye Жыл бұрын
The music is absolutely perfect for these toys !
@charlestaylor3195
@charlestaylor3195 Жыл бұрын
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.
@loirai4349
@loirai4349 Жыл бұрын
The fact he's still making videos made me scream. Happy.
@thevmc
@thevmc Жыл бұрын
Magician with woman in a box and the gimpy bird were just awesome. What brilliance.
@jimhood1202
@jimhood1202 8 ай бұрын
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.
@zoeblopaistinpannu5278
@zoeblopaistinpannu5278 Жыл бұрын
intricate little things, what a talented man your friend was
@justinissocool1
@justinissocool1 Жыл бұрын
I’m sorry for your loss Tim, truly I am. We all have our time, it sounds like he made the most of his.
@nou1178
@nou1178 Жыл бұрын
My condolences Tim, he seemed like a great artist
@StarNanny
@StarNanny Жыл бұрын
Condolences to his family and friends.❤ This is a lovely tribute. Thank you.
@TheHarrip
@TheHarrip Жыл бұрын
What wonderful things he made.
@Dreg_s
@Dreg_s Жыл бұрын
Was not expecting seeing all of them in action thank you Tim these are amazing!
@w1984t
@w1984t Жыл бұрын
Seems he left the world many wonderful gifts and other things to make us smile. Godspeed.
@chance1986
@chance1986 Жыл бұрын
What wonderful little toys. And what a nice tribute to your friend. He was very talented.
@Segafishy
@Segafishy Жыл бұрын
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.
@sandylee9564
@sandylee9564 Жыл бұрын
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.
@michaelcox3257
@michaelcox3257 Жыл бұрын
Sorry for your loss. I have loved seeing all his creations on the channel over the years.
@meowjakx3
@meowjakx3 Жыл бұрын
These are incredible!! Your friend absolutely did leave behind an amazing legacy!
@SatanRomps
@SatanRomps 5 ай бұрын
These are stunning. Thank you for sharing. So sorry for your loss.
@Deipnosophist_the_Gastronomer
@Deipnosophist_the_Gastronomer Жыл бұрын
So many awesome little toys.
@MrJans3n
@MrJans3n Жыл бұрын
Oh wow, that Pied Piper one is particularly amazing
@overweightactor
@overweightactor Жыл бұрын
Wow, those are neat. My favorites were the skeleton musicians and the surgeon sawing a leg off.
@GoetiaTV
@GoetiaTV Жыл бұрын
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.
@dusk_en
@dusk_en Жыл бұрын
What a tribute. I'm sorry for your los. It seems he had a lot to bring to this world
@okancanarslan3730
@okancanarslan3730 Жыл бұрын
Amazing miniatures. R.I.P your friend
@elliotburing87
@elliotburing87 Жыл бұрын
Man, these are so SO beautiful and fun to see in action.
@grekygrek
@grekygrek Жыл бұрын
I really hope Angela decides to reopen the shop. I want the ship in the bottle so bad.
@stonedcommander
@stonedcommander Жыл бұрын
Such a wonderful collection within your incredible collection of toys. These were sweet, thanks for sharing them:)
@kalobhunt9001
@kalobhunt9001 Жыл бұрын
Truly truly truly amazing craftsmanship and work. Amazing
@The_Legend47
@The_Legend47 Жыл бұрын
And again, my DEEPEST CONDOLENCES!
@wendykegley4292
@wendykegley4292 Жыл бұрын
What an amazing talent he had. So sorry for the loss of your friend but what a collection to remember him by.
@smitty8190
@smitty8190 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely Brilliant!
@thelockpickinglebowski633
@thelockpickinglebowski633 Жыл бұрын
These are amazing!
@kianplayz2574
@kianplayz2574 Жыл бұрын
So sorry for your loss, Tim. Your videos always manage to put a smile on my face 😁
@skullmax3595
@skullmax3595 Жыл бұрын
Very detailed works
@gort59
@gort59 Жыл бұрын
I love his works!
@AlisNinsky
@AlisNinsky Жыл бұрын
This are so amazing!
@danforbes3573
@danforbes3573 Жыл бұрын
My condolences, Tim. But what a marvelous collection of automata of his you hav3e, and it was wondeful seeing it all!!!!!!!!!
@richardhalliday6469
@richardhalliday6469 Жыл бұрын
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.
@scraub8913
@scraub8913 Жыл бұрын
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.
@lennic
@lennic Жыл бұрын
What a legacy indeed!
@kirbymarchbarcena
@kirbymarchbarcena Жыл бұрын
All I can say is WOW!!!!
@meganwalker27
@meganwalker27 Жыл бұрын
Rest in peace, Laurence, an outstanding creative mind 🤍 I can't choose a favorite of these works, they're all precious 💕
@sonydualshock2149
@sonydualshock2149 Жыл бұрын
this is one of the coolest videos youve put out. what a magnificent artist he was
@grekygrek
@grekygrek Жыл бұрын
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...
@kurthenke2248
@kurthenke2248 Жыл бұрын
Very nice tribute
@brandonyoung-kemkes1128
@brandonyoung-kemkes1128 Жыл бұрын
Sorry for your loss. You honour him and his wonderful work well.
@archimedesbird3439
@archimedesbird3439 Жыл бұрын
It's beautiful
@ClassicGolfClubs
@ClassicGolfClubs Жыл бұрын
Wonderful!
@bizzzzzzle
@bizzzzzzle Жыл бұрын
Lovely!
@Sourcesbaby
@Sourcesbaby Жыл бұрын
Greatest human alive
@webratjen
@webratjen Жыл бұрын
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!
@gmanplaysgames256
@gmanplaysgames256 Жыл бұрын
God rest his soul. Thanks for showing us his legacy, Tim.
@DonSpaulding-pr8oz
@DonSpaulding-pr8oz Жыл бұрын
old school and very nifty
@fbu795
@fbu795 Жыл бұрын
These things are awesome!
@mealex303
@mealex303 Жыл бұрын
i always wanted to make automatons at school and i love minatures this is epic great work!!!
@rocketaroo
@rocketaroo Жыл бұрын
Brilliant
@rogerphillips1679
@rogerphillips1679 Жыл бұрын
The dragon is by far my favorite!
@kumartaman4791
@kumartaman4791 Жыл бұрын
I love your videos... great collection sir..... love from Nepal
@apb.
@apb. Жыл бұрын
My favorites have to be the pied Piper and the snoring man
@jamesmatthew01
@jamesmatthew01 Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@h7opolo
@h7opolo Жыл бұрын
amazing
@UTU
@UTU Жыл бұрын
RIP
@bestkind123
@bestkind123 Жыл бұрын
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
@infctdppt
@infctdppt Жыл бұрын
I wish my miniature army moved like that.. next kitbash idea!
@netmatrix75
@netmatrix75 Жыл бұрын
Some are morbid and hilarious!
@bryanstarlord7422
@bryanstarlord7422 Жыл бұрын
Would have been cool if this was multiple part videos, so he can talk about them as he shows them
@heris30
@heris30 Жыл бұрын
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
@janpelant6539 Жыл бұрын
bnj
@phonotical
@phonotical Жыл бұрын
The orange tree trick!
@jeffreyyoung4104
@jeffreyyoung4104 Жыл бұрын
The world has lost a treasure. What wonderful things he did! I feel your sadness, Tim.
@madhusudansatapathy2000
@madhusudansatapathy2000 Жыл бұрын
Djjdufjfjckfkfifivj😢
@madhusudansatapathy2000
@madhusudansatapathy2000 Жыл бұрын
Udufufufifuc
@prestonbyrd8443
@prestonbyrd8443 Жыл бұрын
My favorite was the goldfish.
@nitindabre1091
@nitindabre1091 4 ай бұрын
My God never seen anything like this before so tiny ....
@ronnieking1133
@ronnieking1133 Жыл бұрын
Good video injoy watching it keep it up
@Laurencetw
@Laurencetw Жыл бұрын
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.
@UrsahSolar
@UrsahSolar Жыл бұрын
The Gondola rat was my favorite.
@JamesMadisonsSpiritAnimal
@JamesMadisonsSpiritAnimal Жыл бұрын
Tim- Automata
@buudorobuudronovich1507
@buudorobuudronovich1507 Жыл бұрын
who's the genius who selected the music for the montage?
@coppymoney
@coppymoney Жыл бұрын
10:06 I want this one!
@wa27
@wa27 Жыл бұрын
5:45 Didn't expect so much sexiness in this vid!
@marcusfridh8489
@marcusfridh8489 Жыл бұрын
Looks like he really had a flair for women with big assets.
@southernflatland
@southernflatland Жыл бұрын
8:47 - Yeet the baby
@TheSamsquamch138
@TheSamsquamch138 Жыл бұрын
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