How does this piece work?
Press the brass button to start the movement. This design has a front power connection; follow its included power instructions.
Handcrafted Wooden Sea Turtle Automaton
Sale price
$169.00
Regular price
$209.00
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Eulique · Kinetic wonders
Sea Turtle Automaton
Bring a little ocean calm to your desk, shelf, or reading corner. Press the brass button and the wooden sea turtle begins a gentle swimming motion, its broad flippers rising and falling through an elegant mechanical rhythm.
Sale price
$169.00
Regular price
$209.00
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A closer look
An unhurried swim, close to home.
A carved dark shell rests above lighter wooden flippers. Their rise and fall reveals the slender rods and brass supports that turn a sculpture into a swimming rhythm.
Character in motionGentle articulated flipper movement
Form & function
The details make the difference.
From the materials to the way it moves, every design has its own character. Here is what to know about this piece.
- Materials
- Contrasting natural woods with brass supports
- Power
- Front power connection
- Approx. size
- 16 × 25 × 20 cm / 6.3 × 9.8 × 7.9 in
- Good to know
- Dimensions are approximate.
Full product description
Bring a little ocean calm to your desk, shelf, or reading corner. Press the brass button and the wooden sea turtle begins a gentle swimming motion, its broad flippers rising and falling through an elegant mechanical rhythm.
The contrasting woods give the turtle its character: a deeply carved dark shell sits against a lighter head and flippers, while slender rods and brass supports reveal the craftsmanship behind the movement. It is kinetic art that never needs to shout for attention.
Key Features
- Gentle, repeating sea turtle swimming motion
- Hand-carved shell and facial details
- Contrasting natural wood tones
- Articulated wooden flippers
- Visible linkage mechanism and brass supports
- Rounded wooden base with brass push button
- Front power connection for convenient display
- Each piece has naturally varied grain and tone
Ideal For
- Calm desk and home-office decor
- Ocean and sea turtle lovers
- Collectors of automata and kinetic art
- Thoughtful gifts for design-minded people
- Shelves, side tables, studios, and reading spaces
Approximate Dimensions
- Length: 16 cm / 6.3 in
- Width: 25 cm / 9.8 in
- Height: 20 cm / 7.9 in
Care
- Display indoors on a dry, level surface.
- Keep fingers and loose objects clear of moving parts.
- Dust with a soft, dry cloth.
- Avoid water, prolonged direct sunlight, and high humidity.
- Natural grain and color variations are part of the piece.
Good to know
Before it finds its place.
How should I care for it?
Display indoors, away from water, heat, and prolonged direct sunlight. Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth. Keep fingers and loose objects clear of moving parts.
When will my order ship?
Orders typically ship in 2–5 business days. Delivery time varies by destination. Free shipping applies to orders over $89.