Monthly archive for ‘ September, 2008 ’

SOLD Oriental Airship Pirate Necklace

26th September 2008 | Closed

The centerpiece of this necklace is made with vintage pocket watch parts, copper wire, I Ching coin charm, and brass propeller. Suspended from black leather and dark red cord. One of a kind assemblage art creation, designed and handmade in my private studio.


SOLD Steampunk Clockwork Ring

19th September 2008 | Closed

My first foray into the realm of steampunk rings, this piece features a 17-jewel wrist watch mechanism mounted on an adjustable brass base, accented with Art Nouveau-style filigree. A few of the gears do turn (the winding wheel and crown wheel) when the knob is wound, however it is not a working mechanism and does [...]


SOLD Spacepunk Bracelet V

18th September 2008 | Closed

 

This one-of-a-kind jewelry art item is made with stone, glass, a ceramic bead created by North Carolina artist Elaine Ray, chain, gunmetal, and European silver-plated wire. I use the term “spacepunk” because these pieces are inspired by two of my loves — STEAMPUNK and FIREFLY (a sci-fi cult-classic space western). Each spacepunk piece is a [...]


SOLD Steampunk “Nautilus” Pin

16th September 2008 | Closed

Small adornment features brass propeller (fan blades move when spun). Mounted on copper base, with bar pin back (not the tie tack kind). Measures 7/8-inch across. Designed and assembled in my studio. I might make more pins or jewelry items like this — or with variations on the same theme — if I can [...]


SOLD “Time Machine” Necklace

16th September 2008 | Closed

This necklace is a one-of-a-kind work of adornment art inspired by the 1960 classic Victorian sci-fi movie “Time Machine,” which was based on the H.G. Wells novel. Features faceted Czech glass beads, vintage pocket watch gear, copper and brass beads and findings. Time machine pendant measures 3/4 by 1-inch (enlarged below to show details).

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SOLD “Captured In Time” Necklace

14th September 2008 | Closed

This necklace is a one-of-a-kind work of altered art, created with a vintage wrist watch case, brass chain, faceted Czech glass beads, and painted pink and sparkly brass butterfly charm. Necklace is 17-inches long. Centerpiece measures 1-1/2 inches across (enlarged below to show details), and there is a small pane of glass encasing the [...]


SOLD Steampunk Gizmo Necklace II

10th September 2008 | Closed

Gizmo necklace features propeller and vintage pocket watch parts, on a strand of beige leather. Gizmo measures 1-1/2 inches across (image below is enlarged to show detail), and necklace is 20 inches long. Every steampunk piece is a one-of-a-kind unique creation, designed and assembled in my studio. No working watches were harmed in the making [...]