Independent Thinking - Brittany Nicole Cox @nicocurio (talking antiquarian horology, automata, mechanical birds and horological magic)

Another episode of the Independent Thinking Show for @FifthWrist Radio.

This is a place dedicate to showcasing the great people doing interesting and cool things in the world of horology.

In this episode, hosts Roman (@TimesRomanAU) and Adam (@mediumwatch) sit down for a chat with the ever fascinating Brittany Nicole Cox (@nicocurio) - an antiquarian horologist, conservator and educator specialising in the preservation and restoration of automata, mechanical magic, mechanical music, engine turning and complicated clocks and watches.

Join us as for a wide-ranging conversation about antiquarian horology, automata, stewardship, preservation and restoration of historically-important mechanical objects, museums to visit; as well as Brittany's passion for learning and teaching engine turning and other mechanical crafts. 

Make sure you also check out Brittany's website for commissions and bespoke handmade items available for the discerning collector.

It was an absolute pleasure and a privilege to speak with Brittany on FWR.

Brittany's work can be seen at @memoria_technica and @nicocurio and www.mechanicalcurios.com

The book I mention on the podcast is called: "The Feather Thief" by Kirk Wallace Johnson (see episode of This American Life podcast about it here).

Calina Shevlin's book: "Guilloche: A History and Practical Manual" can be found here. Also check out Calina's work @atelierguilloche

Make sure you check out Brittany's presentation for the Horological Society of New York, and her role in the recently released "Keeper of Time" Film.

The Quill & Pad article about Brittany's own automaton "Cochlea" can be found here.

Recommendations from this episode:

Brittany - @sk_mechanician and @ludovicballouard

Adam - @itsbeenalangeday

Roman - Annette Beyer Automata Collection

New Theme Music for 2022: The Wrong Time by Silent Partner (via YouTube Free Music Channel)

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