The Torch of St Dismus, or a Steampunk version of the Hand of Glory

Mr Hildebrandt was asking some very odd questions on the forum some time ago, and I believe we’ve now found out why!  Above is the ‘Torch of Saint Dismus‘ – or rather a Steampunk prop version of the ‘Hand of Glory‘, an artifact with many different powers attributed to it but one in particular is the creation of invisible light!  It was believed that the light could only be seen by the holder, and thus the object was of great use to those who skulk in shadows.

The Torch of Saint Dismus is what might have arisen if a far more technologically inclined Victorian scientist wanted to create one for himself (or a very dear friend) but lacked the hand of a hanged man nor was entirely too trusting of superstitious folklore.  Mr Hildebrandt actually constructed it using the lone foot of a rabbit that had apparently been in his basement for many years, and decided to put it to use rather than throw it away.  UV and IR lighting systems (IR being an ‘invisible light’), and an impressive casing, and you have quite possibly the most peculiar torch that one could possess!  (No supernatural pun intended.)  Very well done indeed, Mr Hildebrandt.

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  • Dr. Sparkovski
    My memory of the hand of glory is that it can also be used to render one invisible. Has the maker tested this device to determine whether or not it renders him invisible to rabbits?
  • John Pfeifer
    Methinks that foot was rather less than an exemplary generator of good luck for it's previous owner...
  • Sakura
    Too late, Tinkergirl - my friend, a Lady Virginia (apropos name, no?), has swooned :)
  • Tinkergirl
    Gentlemen please!

    Zervo, Slatt and Datamancer - it dissapoints me deeply, of course, that upstanding gentlement like yourselves should have such base thoughts. While I understand that 'in the name of Science!' is a powerful and seductive mistress, and one that encourages you to leave no avenue of investigation unexplored and that the Victorian goal of self-improvement inspires you to seek routes to further mental and physical heights, may I remind you all that ladies of refinement and delicate constitutions visit this humble page, and as soon as I meet one I'll be sure to insist that they avert their eyes from these comments.
  • Prof. Zervo
    BJ - what have I started here? Dearest Tinkergirl, forgive my impure thoughts!
    Oh, and I do mean "By Jove"!
  • Oh no, my dear Datamancer, it needs a much more fanciful Victorian name - some like the "Pneumo Phallo Augmentator" - or better yet Doctor or Professor Somebody's Pneumo Phallo Augmentator - come to think of it, your surname would be particularly appropriate !

    OK, we better stop this or TinkerGirl will come down on us like a ton of bricks!

    JvS
  • "and now, ladies and gentlemen...my latest work in the the field of retroteledildonics....I give to you.....the Steampunk Fleshlight!!"

    haha we kid, we kid.

    -~D~-
  • Peregrine John
    I cannot help but wonder if the initial thought of it being a "cat's paw" contributed to its eventual use in an instrument of (theoretical) thievery?
  • Oh, Prof. Zervo, you have made my day! Teehee!

    JvS
  • Prof. Zervo
    I'm not sure if I should announce this publicly, but my very first visual impression of this device was that it was a steampunk variation on an instrument used for, ahem, enlargement of certain male extremities.
    Sorry about that observation - do continue the more sober discussions here.
  • That’s awesome! Congrats on another great device. Excellent story and “story”, as well.
  • Sean G
    There's a definite "Ick" factor here. But, wow!

    If you use Infra-Red LEDs with night-vision goggles, you'd REALLY have a light-source that only the wearer could see.

    -S
  • Many thanks, as usual, for your blush-inducing compliments! I promise to use it only for good :)
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