One-of-a-kind altered-art steampunk fairy necklace, assembled with new and vintage materials, pocket watch parts, faceted Czech glass beads, brass chain, silver-plated wire and brass wire. The fairy centerpiece measures 3 inches across, 1-1/2 inches high. Enlarged photo shows details, including words, numbers and other embellishments on the “wings.”

When I created this piece, I had recently finished reading the book “Whitechapel Gods” by S.M. Peters, and was inspired by the imagery of human beings being caught up in the workings of powerful machines, turning into machines themselves. I worked on this item for several weeks, from inception and the search for just the right parts, through assemblage and completion.