Rowan’s eBay Treasure Hunt
Welcome one and all to the first instalment of Rowan’s eBay Treasure Hunt, where I trawl the Æther Bay (commonly know as eBay) for the steamiest items it has to offer!
Below every item, you can find out more info, see more photographs, or even put in your own bid if you feel like it by clicking on the picture!
Steam-boiler Automaton Clock
Well, it seems the 19th Century had Steampunks as well! This retrofitted clock/barometer combo lends some of the mainspring power to run the steam-governor on the top of the boiler. Steam, clockwork, brass, copper and rivets. How much more Steampunk can you get?
Steampunk Webcam
This lab lamp (most probably for use with a dissecting microscope) looks like a ready made webcam! The pop up chimney is a nice touch.
Antique Brass Adjustable Dental Lamp
This is possibly my favourite of the lot, a variable hight dental lamp that would look perfect in any workshop! The high can angle can be adjusted via a set of pulleys and a swinging arm, and each of the four bulbs can be individually switched on or off.
Well, that is it for this week, check back next week! If you happen to find anything particularly good on eBay, send me a PM on the forums or post it in the comments below, and I shall include it!