This one's not about furniture (but neither was the Steampunk PC - I'm quite sure it's not the same maker), but definately a Victorian attribution strech that's worth a chuckle. I stumbled on this ebay listing while searching for something else:
STEAMPUNK VICTORIAN BRACELET WORKING QUARTZ WATCH
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=330236181745&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=014
I'm just left wondering what is Victorian about it? Maybe this a new Victorian Revival happening right here and now? I do hope not - it did sell, but probably not to a rarevictorian fan though. woodwright
Not furniture, but definately an attribution strech
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General Discussion thread on victorianforum.com · started May 21, 2008 by woodwright · 2 posts · discussion in 2008.
This one's not about furniture (but neither was the Steampunk PC - I'm quite sure it's not the same maker), but definately a Victorian attribution strech that's worth a chuckle. I stumbled on this ebay listing while searching for something else: STEAMPUNK VICTORIAN BRACELET…
Think Jules Verne and Captain Nemo.
Steampunk is a movement "filtered" through the Victorian lens (from Wikipedia):
It is somewhat synonymous to "Neo-Victorianism"
Although it would be nice to think that this could be a whole new wave of Victorian furniture addicts, I've not seen that to be the case. It seems they are more interested in the art of creating these objects or purchasing these fanciful items than decorating with unadulterated antiques.
Steampunk is a movement "filtered" through the Victorian lens (from Wikipedia):
Because of the popularity of steampunk with people in the goth, punk, cyber and Industrial subcultures, there is a growing movement towards establishing steampunk or "Steam" as a culture and lifestyle. The most immediate form of steampunk subculture is the community of fans surrounding the genre. Others move beyond this, attempting to adopt a "steampunk" aesthetic through fashion, home decor and even music. This movement may also be (more accurately) described as "Neo-Victorianism", which is the amalgamation of Victorian aesthetic principles with modern sensibilities and technologies.[11]
"Steampunk" fashion has no set guidelines, but tends to synthesize punk, goth and rivet styles as filtered through the Victorian era. This may include Mohawks and extensive piercings with corsets and tattered petticoats, Victorian suits with goggles and boots with large soles and buckles or straps, and the Lolita fashion and aristocrat styles. Some of what defines steampunk fashion has come from cyberpunk, and cyberlocks are used by some people adopting a steampunk look.
It is somewhat synonymous to "Neo-Victorianism"
Although it would be nice to think that this could be a whole new wave of Victorian furniture addicts, I've not seen that to be the case. It seems they are more interested in the art of creating these objects or purchasing these fanciful items than decorating with unadulterated antiques.