Sunday, April 14, 2013

Steampunk Gear Organizer

This ornate box is actually a transformer.  It opens up to reveal an array of hidden boxes within boxes to store and organize anything you wish (provided it is small enough to fit of course).  It is the third such box put out by ReviveGifts.  

Seller's Description:
"She's back and prettier than ever! This Organizer is perfect for sorting clock gears, sewing notions, jewelry, or anything you can think of!  This is the Third Steampunk Gear Organizer Puzzle Box we've made. Each unique in their decorations and embellishments.  This one has Vintage Jewelry Filigree 'mushroom' with Vintage Watch Face and movable Dial Hands. Two hooks to hang chains from, and detailed embellishments including a wide handle for the bottom drawer with an imbedded watch movement.

Organizer has 6 divided sections in the top, plus 4 fold out sorting trays, and a large bottom drawer, as well as a wooden handle on top.

Box is 8 1/2" by 6 1/2" by 5" when closed."

Trevor's rating of the Steampunk Gear Organizer: 79% (worth a look)

Saturday, April 13, 2013

Steampunk in Oxford

This youtube video provides a fairly simplified explanation of Steampunk for the uninformed.

Thursday, April 11, 2013

Steampunk Light Up Bottles

These cool bottles are filled with various forces which are commonplace in the collection of a serious steampunker.

Seller's Description:
"Our new line of "Once Upon a Fantasy" bottles are pure magic held in your hands. Simply twist the top to ignite the bottle in shimmering light!

Bottles look amazing in the day light and glow brilliantly in pure darkness. Whether adorning a shelf in your home, hanging from your satchel at a convention or part of your painstakingly chosen outfit to the biggest rave of your life these awesome little bottles will let you carry their magic!

Each bottle is attentively hand assembled. Each is a little different. Light runs on a triple button cell battery that is replaceable. Comes with factory battery that lasts about 8 hours. Bottles are wearable!!! Leather loop makes them easy to slip onto your belt or hook onto your pants."

These would look great attached to a belt or perhaps some contraption that utilizes the fascinating power of steam or the elusive force known as Antimatter.  Visit LiveSteamy for more details.

Trevor's Rating of Steampunk Light Up Bottles: 87%

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Steampunk Goggles

These Steampunk Goggles are perfect for the serious Steampunker who requires quality materials and care in their accessories.  At $160, these goggles are not cheap enough for the casual wearer.  The Etsy Seller, SteampunkCorporation, has a number of unique, handmade versions of this product to check out at their shop.

Seller Notes:
"Whatever you do in the post apocalyptic age, be it Airship Captain, Lady Adventurer, Sky Pirate or Victorian Gentleman Engineer, steampunk goggles are a necessity. Complete with range finder graduated lenses to enable the gentleman or lady explorer to estimate distances and precisely target objects these goggles are similar to our original eyewear, but feature a unique brass 'telescope' on the left eye, essential for those yearning to see the world beyond their immediate horizon."

Though there are cheaper models on Etsy, few match the quality and look of SteampunkCorporation's work.

Trevor's Rating of Steampunk Goggles: 94%

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Steampunk Industrial Lamp

Edison Lamp
This is a reproduction of an industrial architect's lamp from approximately the 1950s.  The twisted pair wire is truly vintage, adding a little something to the overall look and feel of the lamp.

The Seller (Timberson) notes: "One of the things that sets this table light apart is the vintage style cloth-covered wire I use. Take a good look at the pictures and you'll see that both the copper and red color of the wire add a striking element to the overall piece... yet doesn't take anything away. Sure, the lamp is the focus, but you'll never want to hide the cord because it dresses this light up."

The lamp would be perfect for a classic steampunk study, complete with leather-bound books and displayed oddities from the world over.

What do you think of this Industrial Architect's Lamp?  Will you let it light your room?

Trevor's Rating of the Steampunk Industrial Lamp: 85%
What is your rating?

Monday, April 8, 2013

Steampunk Teapot

Imagine drinking tea aboard an airship, soaring through the clouds on a ship powered by aether.  richardsymonsart has created this ornamental (note: not functional) steampunk teapot for your viewing pleasure.  This classic piece would look great in a steampunker's collection.  The level of detail is quite impressive.

Seller notes:
"Please note that although I will make them in the same style as the one shown they will all be unique and different.

These are unique one off sculpture and no two are the same. a machanical teapot marvel

it measures 8 inches, 20cm tall"

I'm very glad I stumbled upon this artist, as his work is stunning.  If you like this piece, check out his steampunk piggy bank or Techno Mask, also great works of art.

Trevor's Rating of the Steampunk Teapot: 89%