Steampunkary

Harry Potter is Full of It; Steampunk, that is

Hogwarts Express

Have you ever really thought about how much steampunk is in the Harry Potter books and movies? My family watches the movies a lot, and we have our favorites. But it was just the other day, as I was yet again watching Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, that I was struck with just how much steampunk was a part of these movies and books.

I am a visual learner, so it is not surprising that it took one of the movies to cue me in, but yeesh, how many times do I need to watch something before I really see it.  This is just more proof of how much we tune out in our world.  And I have been looking into steampunk in general lately.

I think what struck me so hard was the movement of the gears in the clock tower in the scenes when Hermione and Harry go to save Sirius.  However, when I thought it over, I realized that steampunk is a huge part of Harry Potter even when it isn’t so blatant.

Pocket Watches

Avalon 17 Jewel Mechanical(Wind-Up) Skeleton Pocket Watch with Chain

Avalon Imperiale Series 17 Jewel Hand Wind Silver-Tone Skeleton Pocket Watch

I am totally in love with these pocket watches. I mean really who wouldn’t want to have one. You could become mesmerized by the clockwork movement. How can digital compare to this anyway?

Collecting Victorian and Neo-Victorian Jewelry

If you are a steampunk victorian jewelry collector that means that you are interested in Victorian style jewelry with a steampunk twist. You have to decide if you want to collect authentic Victorian jewelry or steampunk neo-Victorian style jewelry. For collecting authentic jewelry, the guide below is a good resource to have.

Collecting Victorian Jewelry: IDENTIFICATION AND PRICE GUIDE Queen Victoria of Great Britain made a tremendous impact onthe world, so much so that the era of her reign was given her name. Items from the Victorian period have a reputation for beauty and elegance, which is why they are such popular collectibles. This one-of-a-kind reference covers the beautiful jewelry of the Victorian Age, from 1837 to 1901.

Here are some reproduction pieces of Victorian jewelry that I really like.

14k Gold Victorian Cross Charm Pendant TWO TONE Jewelry Put on a divine display of your true faith. This piece is not your ordinary Cross Pendant. It features a White Gold Cross in the middle, on top of a Rose Gold Cross which carries a different style, then set on this amazingly crafted and beautifully designed frame which is Victorian-inspired. With the finishes of rough-textured, milgrain and these impressive diamond cuts, this piece surely shines and sparkles in every angle! (yes 14k is stamped) You will not be disappointed! No Regrets! We only offer the Quality Items at The BEST Prices, Everyday!

14K Yellow Gold 19 MM Victorian Heart Locket with Chain Love is all around and express your romantic side with this heart locket. This locket is set in a classic 14k yellow gold heart design. A fantastic gift for Valentine’s Day or just to sweep her off her feet!

Femme Metale Jewelry Victorian Heart Necklace Femme Metale is continually designing fresh new sterling silver jewelry to adorn the world’s style leaders. The Victorian Heart Necklace features a beautifully detailed heart with wreath-like decoration. The pendant is 11/2″ long and hangs from a 16″ textured silver chain and has a toggle closure. made of sterling silver details: on a 16″ textured silver chain with toggle closure designer style no. victhrt

Victorian Style Antique Jewelry This stunning necklace is made in the old Victorian style with Diamonds, Emeralds and Rubies. The pendant is set in 22 carat gold and silver. It comes with a pair of stunning earrings. This unique piece of jewelry is a replica of an antique necklace set, which was made at the beginning of the 18th century. The string of the necklace can be made in either Rubies or Emeralds, as per your choice. The details of Gold, silver, diamonds is as follows, Gold Wt.- 3.95 gms, Silver Wt.- 37.00 gms, Emerald and Rubies 16.50 carats, Dia.Wt.- 8.15 carats, Beads Wt.- 128.75 carats.

Victorian Cameo Lady Brooch Antique Gold Copper Brooch w/ Smoked Topaz Glam it up! Give every ensemble a feminine touch Cameo Lady Victorian Brooch with this beautiful Antique gold plated copper brooch fully embedded with smoked topaz and lite smoked topaz Work all over the brooch VERY Sleek Dainty and Sophisticate . Add a dash of drama with a bold eye-catching brooch this is lovely brooch on your favorite dress shirt scarf or jacket lapel. A beautiful accessory for any occasion. Secures with a standard pin clasp. A great gift idea or an addition to your jewel collection. Pretty and feminine describes this vintage Brooch and excellent crafted Very Elegant Dainty and Sleek! An absolutely gorgeous vintage brooch … Material Used: Cameo Lady Victorian Brooch with cute dangling in Antique Gold Plated Copper High quality Fully embedded with smoked topaz and lite topaz Crystals Artistically decorated and all over Pin Length: 1 3/4 inches long and 3 inches wide Guarantee: 100% Satisfaction for Material & Workmanship used in making this Jewelry

Lip Service Steampunk Dress

If you are looking for some great steampunk fashion, check these out. And there is a lot more fashion where these great steampunk clothes come from. I really love the hat.

Lip Service Steam Machine Dress This black dress has a double skirt with distressed hem, key hole accents on the sleeves, vintage-style rivet and antique key detailing, and a removable strap on the left.

Red Rose With Veil Pillbox Hat Doll up with this black pillbox hat featuring a red rose, a white and black diamond bow and a black mesh veil.

Black Fishnet Lace-Up Gloves These black fishnet gloves feature ribbon lace-up details. 85% nlyon. 15% spandex. Hand wash cold. Dry flat. Imported.

The Wild, Wild West TV Show

When I was a child, The Wild, Wild West was one of my favorite shows. I loved the antics, costumes, and diversions of Artemus Gordon, and the James Bond like behavior of James West. The series combined the western theme with science fiction, a true steampunk genre, and did so delightfully. I watched The Wild, Wild West and reruns of the show for years. These dvd sets of the four seasons of the show are very well done, and bring back lots of great villains that West and Gordon had to face.

The Wild Wild West – The Complete First Season

The first season of the WILD WILD WEST follows the adventures of James West (Robert Conrad) and his sidekick Artemus Gordon comes as an unlikely pair of Secret Service Agents who work to protect President Ulysses S. Grant and investigate federal crimes in the old west. The 7-disc set is packed with 28 digitally remastered episodes, rare footage, audio commentaries and a special introduction to each episode from Robert Conrad.

The Wild Wild West – The Complete Second Season

The second season of “The Wild Wild West” looks terrific in its DVD presentation with nice, bold colors. We get all 28 episodes of the second season included in this set. With guest stars such as Victor Buno, Richard Pryor (both in the first episode “Night of the Eccentrics”), Peter Lawford, Sammy Davis, Jr. and William Windom among many others. As with the previous set the season in housed in a cardboard box with discs 1-6 facing each other in slimline DVD holders. The 7th disc is in its own holder.

The Wild Wild West – The Third Season

The third season of “The Wild Wild West” rode into town with some changes–the look of the show was spruced up a bit with new wardrobe designs for Robert Conrad’s character. Although this season has less of the fantasy/science fiction elements that were a highlight of seasons one, two and we only get one episode with Dr. Loveless, it was still a stellar season with top notch writing and direction. We had some memorable guest stars including Michael Dunn (Dr. Loveless), Robert Duvall and Nick Adams.

The Wild Wild West – The Fourth Season

At one uncharacteristically poignant point during Wild Wild West’s final season, secret service agent James West raises a glass to toast “absent friends.” That would be Artemis Gordon, West’s resourceful sidekick and a master of disguise and the odd “diversion.” Ross Martin, who portrayed Gordon, had suffered a heart attack and was missing in action for several episodes, so missed that it took several actors to fill his shoes: Charles Aidman as Jeremy Pike, William Scharlett (who early in the season portrays a villain in the episode, “The Night of the Gruesome Games”) as Frank Harper, Pat Paulson, the hangdog mock-Presidential candidate on The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour, as the seemingly milquetoast Bosley Cranston in “The Night of the Camera,” and Alan “The Skipper” Hale, Jr. as chemist Ned Brown in “The Night of the Sabatini Death,” (which also features Jim Backus and contains a cute Gilligan’s Island in-joke at episode’s end). With or without Martin, this was a wild, wild season that offers genre-bending kicks in episodes that evoke James Bondian espionage, Jules Verne fantasy, bizarre Avengers-style villainy, and even The Phantom of the Opera.

Steampunk Jackets

Black Ruffled Steampunk Jacket This steampunk jacket is made of 100% cotton so it feels soft. It is fully lined, ruffled in its double breast and the neckline shows a stand up collar.  It has  puffy sleeves with several buttons on its cuffs, front, bust, shoulders and back. This steampunk jacket looks great for the office, party, or a night on the town.  Pairs well with black pants or skirt, and a brightly colored blouse.  Also available in navy. Approx. length: 20 inches. 100% cotton; Machine wash.

Tripp Steampunk Soldier Jacket This military-style steampunk soldier jacket features white accents with pyramid studs. Steampunk style for men and women, this steampunk jacket is a great evening jacket with sleek black pants.  Includes two front pockets with flap closures. Zip-up.

Lip Service Black Steampunk Military Jacket Be a dapper dandy in this Victorian-era steampunk military jacket that features tails along with accent buttons. Imported.  This steampunk stylish jacket will go well with jeans as shown, but also dresses up well for office, or evening with black slacks or a Victorian black long skirt. Victorian styling pairs well with a velvet choker, and simple steampunk accessories including a lapel brooch.