The Modern Antique Sorcerer, Life as an Antiquarian Horologist

The speaker, an antiquarian horologist, discusses their rare profession of working with watch and clock mechanisms, particularly automata. They highlight the historical significance of these objects, their restoration process, and the craftsmanship involved. The speaker also reflects on the perception of horologists as sorcerers due to their intricate work.

What materials do the mechanisms typically run on, according to the speaker?

In what ways does the speaker compare their work to that of a sorcerer?