And do remember that what you’re looking at was owned by the 1% of the 1% back 200+ years ago, and financed on the backs of the serfs.
People whine and complain about how unfair ‘capitalism’ is, all the while conveniently forgetting how much worse monarchism, feudalism, and all the other isms are.
I’m not sure I understand your comment.
The automaton was invented by Swiss watchmaker Pierre Jaquet-Dzos in the 18th century - likely a self employed entrepreneur.
The ‘boy’ can now be found in the Muse d’Art et D’histoire of Neuchtel, Switzerland