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.
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  • @1eachy
    @1eachy ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @spiranomad
    @spiranomad ปีที่แล้ว +116

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

    • @SoulAir
      @SoulAir ปีที่แล้ว +3

      He was a watchmaker

    • @shadixyt
      @shadixyt ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @The_Legend47
    @The_Legend47 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

  • @indigohammer5732
    @indigohammer5732 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @daveandgena3166
    @daveandgena3166 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @anthonyassadourian8525
    @anthonyassadourian8525 ปีที่แล้ว +35

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

  • @levonja
    @levonja ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @sbilldmilk
    @sbilldmilk ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The skeleton on the violin has to be my favorite

  • @polygonalmasonary
    @polygonalmasonary ปีที่แล้ว +37

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

  • @futuristica1710
    @futuristica1710 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @nickdirienzo2849
    @nickdirienzo2849 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @thevmc
    @thevmc ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @erikaamerica4546
    @erikaamerica4546 ปีที่แล้ว +23

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

  • @stunthumb
    @stunthumb ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @kotresh
    @kotresh ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Such a talented man he was. Rest in peace sir

  • @mrBDeye
    @mrBDeye ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The music is absolutely perfect for these toys !

  • @Mark-vs9rk
    @Mark-vs9rk ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @hullinstruments
    @hullinstruments ปีที่แล้ว +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 TH-cam for them by name multiple times. So glad to see this and always enjoy your videos!

    • @hullinstruments
      @hullinstruments ปีที่แล้ว

      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.

  • @jimhood1202
    @jimhood1202 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @TechsScience
    @TechsScience ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loved this collection of toys

  • @loirai4349
    @loirai4349 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @chance1986
    @chance1986 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @prdurnion83
    @prdurnion83 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @williamrobinson7435
    @williamrobinson7435 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @charlestaylor3195
    @charlestaylor3195 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @MarwanMohdZahari
    @MarwanMohdZahari ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @nou1178
    @nou1178 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My condolences Tim, he seemed like a great artist

  • @brandonyoung-kemkes1128
    @brandonyoung-kemkes1128 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @w1984t
    @w1984t ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @StarNanny
    @StarNanny ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @zoeblopaistinpannu5278
    @zoeblopaistinpannu5278 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    intricate little things, what a talented man your friend was

  • @MrJans3n
    @MrJans3n ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh wow, that Pied Piper one is particularly amazing

  • @michaelcox3257
    @michaelcox3257 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @meowjakx3
    @meowjakx3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @Dreg_s
    @Dreg_s ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @meganwalker27
    @meganwalker27 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @justinissocool1
    @justinissocool1 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @sandylee9564
    @sandylee9564 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @SatanRomps
    @SatanRomps 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @elliotburing87
    @elliotburing87 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @TheHarrip
    @TheHarrip ปีที่แล้ว

    What wonderful things he made.

  • @stonedcommander
    @stonedcommander ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @overweightactor
    @overweightactor ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @dusk_en
    @dusk_en ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @okancanarslan3730
    @okancanarslan3730 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing miniatures. R.I.P your friend

  • @Deipnosophist_the_Gastronomer
    @Deipnosophist_the_Gastronomer ปีที่แล้ว

    So many awesome little toys.

  • @Segafishy
    @Segafishy ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @wendykegley4292
    @wendykegley4292 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @danforbes3573
    @danforbes3573 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @kianplayz2574
    @kianplayz2574 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @GoetiaTV
    @GoetiaTV ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @scraub8913
    @scraub8913 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @kirbymarchbarcena
    @kirbymarchbarcena ปีที่แล้ว

    All I can say is WOW!!!!

  • @The_Legend47
    @The_Legend47 ปีที่แล้ว

    And again, my DEEPEST CONDOLENCES!

  • @kalobhunt9001
    @kalobhunt9001 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Truly truly truly amazing craftsmanship and work. Amazing

  • @lennic
    @lennic ปีที่แล้ว

    What a legacy indeed!

  • @gort59
    @gort59 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love his works!

  • @richardhalliday6469
    @richardhalliday6469 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @smitty8190
    @smitty8190 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely Brilliant!

  • @gmanplaysgames256
    @gmanplaysgames256 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @Sourcesbaby
    @Sourcesbaby ปีที่แล้ว

    Greatest human alive

  • @grekygrek
    @grekygrek ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @rogerphillips1679
    @rogerphillips1679 ปีที่แล้ว

    The dragon is by far my favorite!

  • @webratjen
    @webratjen ปีที่แล้ว

    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 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @thelockpickinglebowski633
    @thelockpickinglebowski633 ปีที่แล้ว

    These are amazing!

  • @skullmax3595
    @skullmax3595 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very detailed works

  • @grekygrek
    @grekygrek ปีที่แล้ว

    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...

  • @apb.
    @apb. ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @mealex303
    @mealex303 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @DonSpaulding-pr8oz
    @DonSpaulding-pr8oz ปีที่แล้ว

    old school and very nifty

  • @AlisNinsky
    @AlisNinsky ปีที่แล้ว

    This are so amazing!

  • @kurthenke2248
    @kurthenke2248 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice tribute

  • @kumartaman4791
    @kumartaman4791 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @netmatrix75
    @netmatrix75 ปีที่แล้ว

    Some are morbid and hilarious!

  • @ClassicGolfClubs
    @ClassicGolfClubs ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful!

  • @archimedesbird3439
    @archimedesbird3439 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's beautiful

  • @bizzzzzzle
    @bizzzzzzle ปีที่แล้ว

    Lovely!

  • @infctdppt
    @infctdppt ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @jeffreyyoung4104
    @jeffreyyoung4104 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @rocketaroo
    @rocketaroo ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant

  • @jamesmatthew01
    @jamesmatthew01 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you

  • @bestkind123
    @bestkind123 ปีที่แล้ว

    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

  • @h7opolo
    @h7opolo ปีที่แล้ว

    amazing

  • @phonotical
    @phonotical ปีที่แล้ว

    The orange tree trick!

  • @prestonbyrd8443
    @prestonbyrd8443 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My favorite was the goldfish.

  • @Laurencetw
    @Laurencetw ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @heris30
    @heris30 ปีที่แล้ว

    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. :)

  • @ronnieking1133
    @ronnieking1133 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good video injoy watching it keep it up

  • @bryanstarlord7422
    @bryanstarlord7422 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @UrsahSolar
    @UrsahSolar ปีที่แล้ว

    The Gondola rat was my favorite.

  • @nitindabre1091
    @nitindabre1091 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @UTU
    @UTU ปีที่แล้ว

    RIP

  • @JamesMadisonsSpiritAnimal
    @JamesMadisonsSpiritAnimal ปีที่แล้ว

    Tim- Automata

  • @buudorobuudronovich1507
    @buudorobuudronovich1507 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @TheSamsquamch138
    @TheSamsquamch138 ปีที่แล้ว

  • @coppymoney
    @coppymoney ปีที่แล้ว

    10:06 I want this one!

  • @southernflatland
    @southernflatland ปีที่แล้ว

    8:47 - Yeet the baby

  • @fbu795
    @fbu795 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    These things are awesome!

  • @bobbiojoseph5547
    @bobbiojoseph5547 ปีที่แล้ว

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