The Morning Star Cafe

I just got an email from J.D. Ray with pictures of his cafe in Portland, which has recently reopened in a new space with a steampunk inspired decor. (My plans for world domination march forward, as J.D. says "the pictures, projects, and general ideas on things that you've posted on your blog were instrumental in us developing the decor for our cafe.")


The cafe features warm coloring, fabulous light fixtures, and a lovely gear laden mural.


Thanks for sharing, J.D. -- I know I'll be visiting next time I'm in Portland!

Most Fabulous Corkscrew in the World

The most fabulous corkscrew in the world by Rob Higgs. (Way better than any other steampunk wine accoutrements.)

via Alrededor del Mundo Steampunk.

DaVinci Decoder Fountain

Cameron Harvey of Harvey Gallery shared his DaVinci Decoder Fountain:



Some have said it is an early device for deciphering the coding in the Last Supper. A few suggested that when played underwater, large whales flock to it and attempt to communicate.

I worry about linking the DaVinci Code with steampunk, but it's a lovely piece. No, the water doesn't turn the gears, but rather runs down the center of it.

Ebay Auction of 1895 Foundry pieces

There's an interesting auction going on over at Ebay -- of a foundry built in 1895.



King Cotton says We are fortunate to have obtained over 5,000 foundry patterns from the Glover Machine Works, in business since 1895 and was closed last year.



I don't know much else about it, but there are a lot of neat things that I think are very steampunk.

Glover Machine Works Listings on Ebay

The SteamPunk Table: Tea Light Holders

Tea Light Holders made from Bicycle Cogs