The automata mechanisms,
designed and machined by the artist,
consist of an internal crankshaft,
which enables the Automaton
Monkey figure to operate at
varied speed, in forward or reverse.

The brass hand-crank mechanism
operates a counterbalanced armature,
creating a rhythmic side-to-side
motion with alternating leg kicks,
making Marco a very content Monkey.

"Marco" the wise, old Monkey is a
one-of-a-kind, hand-crank Automaton.
The seated Monkey figure has German
glass eyes; hand painted Cernit head,
hands, and monkey feet.
The body fur is light gray colored, vintage
finish English mohair fabric. He wears a black
Fez with gold trim, black and gold shawl collar vest, and sits on a fringed velvet throw.

Marco's prehensile 14" tail has a braided wire armature and is bendable to any position.