History | Ancient History on Instagram: "Gustave Vichy’s automatons were celebrated examples of late 19th- and early 20th-century mechanical artistry, combining precise engineering with theatrical charm. Crafted with intricate clockwork systems of gears, cams, and springs, his automatons were designed to mimic lifelike human actions such as writing, playing instruments, or performing small repetitive tasks. Each figure was carefully detailed, often featuring realistic facial expressions, period