Monday, 8 April 2024

From Playtime to Priceless: How Mechanical Toys Became Coveted Collectibles

quote [ Automata, best described as ‘self-operating’ machines, were known in the Ancient World. In 1900, divers recovered the remarkable Antikythera Mechanism – an Ancient Greek model of the solar system, dating from circa 87 BC – considered the oldest known example of an analogue computer operated by a complex system of bronze gears. ]

Some mechanical toy of your childhood
[SFW] [history] [+1 Interesting]
[by ScoobySnacks@5:00amGMT]

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mechanical contrivance said @ 2:28pm GMT on 8th Apr
My uncle collects antique toys. I consider it a waste of money.

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