Mechanical Curiosities

A while ago I profiled Delaware artist/engineer Edmund Dohnert. Dohnert creates motion machines with a decidedly Victorian aesthetic. While he made these machines in obscurity for many years, known only to his family and friends, Dohnert finally has a website to showcase his work thanks to the hard work of Miss Lily. Check it out here. Along with pictures of his work, the website features videos of them in motion as well as details how they work and the model plans.

Some highlights:


Up One Spiral and Down Another


Mechanical Snakedance


The Altar of Complexity


Victor Rat Trap No. 3