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.laurencean...
    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.

Komentáře • 126

  • @spiranomad
    @spiranomad Před rokem +116

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

    • @SoulAir
      @SoulAir Před rokem +4

      He was a watchmaker

    • @shadixyt
      @shadixyt Před rokem +2

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

  • @1eachy
    @1eachy Před rokem +133

    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.

  • @daveandgena3166
    @daveandgena3166 Před rokem +54

    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 Před rokem +26

    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 Před rokem +35

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

  • @The_Legend47
    @The_Legend47 Před rokem +8

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

  • @polygonalmasonary
    @polygonalmasonary Před rokem +37

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

  • @levonja
    @levonja Před rokem +22

    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 Před rokem +23

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

  • @nickdirienzo2849
    @nickdirienzo2849 Před rokem +4

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

  • @a.g.7880
    @a.g.7880 Před měsícem

    The sheep jumping over the moon and the boat in a bottle are my favorites. I need them in my life.

  • @futuristica1710
    @futuristica1710 Před rokem +3

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

  • @sbilldmilk
    @sbilldmilk Před rokem +3

    The skeleton on the violin has to be my favorite

  • @hullinstruments
    @hullinstruments Před rokem +21

    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 CZcams for them by name multiple times. So glad to see this and always enjoy your videos!

    • @hullinstruments
      @hullinstruments Před rokem

      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.

  • @stunthumb
    @stunthumb Před rokem +10

    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
    @thevmc Před rokem

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

  • @mrBDeye
    @mrBDeye Před rokem +1

    The music is absolutely perfect for these toys !

  • @prdurnion83
    @prdurnion83 Před rokem +6

    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.

  • @Mark-vs9rk
    @Mark-vs9rk Před rokem +1

    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

  • @charlestaylor3195
    @charlestaylor3195 Před rokem +6

    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.

  • @williamrobinson7435
    @williamrobinson7435 Před rokem +5

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

  • @kotresh
    @kotresh Před rokem +5

    Such a talented man he was. Rest in peace sir

  • @StarNanny
    @StarNanny Před rokem +3

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

  • @loirai4349
    @loirai4349 Před rokem

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

  • @chance1986
    @chance1986 Před rokem

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

  • @zoeblopaistinpannu5278
    @zoeblopaistinpannu5278 Před rokem +1

    intricate little things, what a talented man your friend was

  • @TechsScience
    @TechsScience Před rokem +1

    Loved this collection of toys

  • @jimhood1202
    @jimhood1202 Před 10 měsíci

    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.

  • @justinissocool1
    @justinissocool1 Před rokem

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

  • @Dreg_s
    @Dreg_s Před rokem +4

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

  • @w1984t
    @w1984t Před rokem +1

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

  • @nou1178
    @nou1178 Před rokem +2

    My condolences Tim, he seemed like a great artist

  • @meowjakx3
    @meowjakx3 Před rokem

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

  • @SatanRomps
    @SatanRomps Před 8 měsíci

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

  • @MarwanMohdZahari
    @MarwanMohdZahari Před rokem +1

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

  • @MrJans3n
    @MrJans3n Před rokem

    Oh wow, that Pied Piper one is particularly amazing

  • @Deipnosophist_the_Gastronomer

    So many awesome little toys.

  • @sandylee9564
    @sandylee9564 Před rokem

    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.

  • @elliotburing87
    @elliotburing87 Před rokem

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

  • @michaelcox3257
    @michaelcox3257 Před rokem +1

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

  • @okancanarslan3730
    @okancanarslan3730 Před rokem

    Amazing miniatures. R.I.P your friend

  • @stonedcommander
    @stonedcommander Před rokem

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

  • @overweightactor
    @overweightactor Před rokem

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

  • @dusk_ene
    @dusk_ene Před rokem

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

  • @kianplayz2574
    @kianplayz2574 Před rokem

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

  • @meganwalker27
    @meganwalker27 Před rokem

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

  • @wendykegley4292
    @wendykegley4292 Před rokem

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

  • @danforbes3573
    @danforbes3573 Před rokem

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

  • @kirbymarchbarcena
    @kirbymarchbarcena Před rokem

    All I can say is WOW!!!!

  • @The_Legend47
    @The_Legend47 Před rokem

    And again, my DEEPEST CONDOLENCES!

  • @GoetiaTV
    @GoetiaTV Před rokem +2

    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.

  • @Segafishy
    @Segafishy Před rokem +1

    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.

  • @smitty8190
    @smitty8190 Před rokem

    Absolutely Brilliant!

  • @richardhalliday6469
    @richardhalliday6469 Před rokem

    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 Před rokem

    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.

  • @gort59
    @gort59 Před rokem

    I love his works!

  • @lennic
    @lennic Před rokem

    What a legacy indeed!

  • @kalobhunt9001
    @kalobhunt9001 Před rokem +1

    Truly truly truly amazing craftsmanship and work. Amazing

  • @grekygrek
    @grekygrek Před rokem

    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...

  • @grekygrek
    @grekygrek Před rokem +1

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

  • @gmanplaysgames256
    @gmanplaysgames256 Před rokem

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

  • @gucciwop
    @gucciwop Před rokem

    Greatest human alive

  • @brandonyoung-kemkes1128

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

  • @TheHarrip
    @TheHarrip Před rokem

    What wonderful things he made.

  • @fbu795
    @fbu795 Před rokem +2

    These things are awesome!

  • @rogerphillips1679
    @rogerphillips1679 Před rokem

    The dragon is by far my favorite!

  • @jeffreyyoung4104
    @jeffreyyoung4104 Před rokem

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

  • @lasertoothtiger
    @lasertoothtiger Před rokem +2

    I was inspired by his creations in tims other videos I made some out of bottlecaps and breadties.

  • @jasonallen1532
    @jasonallen1532 Před 2 měsíci

    Thank you

  • @DonSpaulding-pr8oz
    @DonSpaulding-pr8oz Před rokem

    old school and very nifty

  • @apb.
    @apb. Před rokem +2

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

  • @skullmax3595
    @skullmax3595 Před rokem

    Very detailed works

  • @webratjen
    @webratjen Před rokem

    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!

  • @sonydualshock2149
    @sonydualshock2149 Před rokem

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

  • @mealex303
    @mealex303 Před rokem +1

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

  • @kurthenke2248
    @kurthenke2248 Před rokem

    Very nice tribute

  • @bizzzzzzle
    @bizzzzzzle Před rokem

    Lovely!

  • @archimedesbird3439
    @archimedesbird3439 Před rokem

    It's beautiful

  • @AlisNinsky
    @AlisNinsky Před rokem

    This are so amazing!

  • @thelockpickinglebowski633

    These are amazing!

  • @ClassicGolfClubs
    @ClassicGolfClubs Před rokem

    Wonderful!

  • @prestonbyrd8443
    @prestonbyrd8443 Před rokem +1

    My favorite was the goldfish.

  • @netmatrix75
    @netmatrix75 Před rokem

    Some are morbid and hilarious!

  • @heris30
    @heris30 Před rokem

    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. :)

  • @kumartaman4791
    @kumartaman4791 Před rokem

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

  • @infctdppt
    @infctdppt Před rokem +1

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

  • @rocketaroo
    @rocketaroo Před rokem

    Brilliant

  • @phonotical
    @phonotical Před rokem

    The orange tree trick!

  • @UTU
    @UTU Před rokem

    RIP

  • @UrsahSolar
    @UrsahSolar Před rokem

    The Gondola rat was my favorite.

  • @Laurencetw
    @Laurencetw Před rokem +2

    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.

  • @bryanstarlord7422
    @bryanstarlord7422 Před rokem

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

  • @bestkind123
    @bestkind123 Před rokem

    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

  • @nitindabre1091
    @nitindabre1091 Před 7 měsíci

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

  • @h7opolo
    @h7opolo Před rokem

    amazing

  • @JamesMadisonsSpiritAnimal

    Tim- Automata

  • @coppymoney
    @coppymoney Před rokem

    10:06 I want this one!

  • @southernflatland
    @southernflatland Před rokem

    8:47 - Yeet the baby

  • @wa27
    @wa27 Před rokem

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

    • @marcusfridh8489
      @marcusfridh8489 Před rokem

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

  • @TheSamsquamch138
    @TheSamsquamch138 Před rokem