Silver Swan (automaton) - Wikipedia
The Silver Swan is an automaton dating from the 18th century and now housed in the Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, Teesdale, County Durham, England. It was acquired by John …
Silver Swan Automaton Bowes Museum: Unveiling the Enigma of …
Aug 18, 2025 · Unveiling the Masterpiece: What Exactly Is the Silver Swan Automaton? At its heart, the Silver Swan Automaton is a stunning example of an 18th-century clockwork …
The Silver Swan in Barnard Castle | Atlas Obscura
Jul 15, 2013 · Over 140 years later, this elegant mechanical toy still runs daily, operating on the original clockworks. When its three clockwork mechanisms are wound, the life-sized swan …
The Silver Swan - automaton - YouTube
The Silver Swan is an automaton dating from the 18th Century and is housed in the Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, Teesdale, County Durham, England.
This Robotic Silver Swan Has Fascinated Fans for Nearly 250 …
Feb 3, 2017 · The legendary silver swan you see above preens, fishes and stuns. It's an automaton that’s almost 250 years old, and it's on the move again, The Guardian 's Maev …
The Silver Swan - the workshop of James Cox of London - Google …
In a performance accompanied by music, lasting about 30 seconds, the Swan appears to preen itself, then bend its neck to take a fish out of the water. The automaton comprises three …
Silver Swan Automaton: The Most Magical Historic Piece of Art – …
Feb 23, 2025 · The clockwork Silver Swan automaton was initially a commission piece, but they changed their minds. London jeweler James Cox created this magnificent piece. The internal …
The Silver Swan Story - The Bowes Museum
Jan 30, 2019 · James Cox was so acclaimed after making the Silver Swan, that he was asked by the Russian court to create a bespoke automaton to adorn their parties. Hence, the famous …
The Silver Swan: Conservation of the 250-year-old automaton
May 22, 2024 · Keeping three clockwork motors, a fusee, a mainspring, and other delicate pieces of this Silver Swan automaton in mint condition takes precise work. Skilled clockmaker and …
The Iconic 'Silver Swan' Automaton Gets a Well-Deserved
Nov 15, 2023 · Today, it is an iconic resident of the The Bowes Museum at Barnard Castle in County Durham, U.K. Cox modeled the life-size creature on a female swan, incorporating …