# The Royal Cornwall Donations Box

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2011/03/08/royal-cornwall-donations-box/
- Published: 2011-03-08T23:04:59+00:00
- Author: Howard Lake

I Was commissioned by The Royal Cornwall Museum to make this automata donations 
box. When a coin is inserted (in this case 50p) the automata starts and runs for
about 20 seconds. It has proved to be a very sucessful way of raising funds. Although
the initial cost of the automata was high, it should pay for it’s self in a short
time . It has also become a popular exhibit in the museum. you can see more of my
automaton donation boxes on my web site [http://www.keithnewsteadautomata.com/](http://www.keithnewsteadautomata.com)

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