tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302789413835304149.post4557916386261337723..comments2023-05-01T10:31:30.068-04:00Comments on Hawkins Strongbox: Item 47: Timothy Deakin Cabinet CardJeffrey Pepperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00990997892044489714noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302789413835304149.post-80883220694932717822010-02-01T18:46:30.845-05:002010-02-01T18:46:30.845-05:00So far as our research has been able to determine,...So far as our research has been able to determine, the brooch was simply decorative.<br /><br />Deakin's more advanced optics generally always made use of aether-powered mechanics. Unfortunately, modern scientists have not been able to recreate a working aether power cell, making it difficult to assess the specific functions of a pair of Model II Mechanical Spectacles. Based on anecdotal information, the MII Specs were likely telescopic and also potentially possessed aether-based thermal imaging technology.<br /><br />As with other aether-based mechanicals, Deakin manufactured very few MII Specs and only shared them with fellow society members. We possess one pair at the Victorian Mechanical Museum but it is not currently available for public exhibition.Archer Bowensnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302789413835304149.post-85412019711788885102010-02-01T17:05:03.832-05:002010-02-01T17:05:03.832-05:00Is it known what functions the Model II Mechanical...Is it known what functions the Model II Mechanical Spectacles and the Mechanical Sun brooch performed? Were they perhaps, part of the "uniform" of that "most covert secret society"?Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09517789470126077387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302789413835304149.post-30554520758786887442010-02-01T00:23:42.514-05:002010-02-01T00:23:42.514-05:00Intriguing gentleman. I would love to try out his...Intriguing gentleman. I would love to try out his Model JJ Mechanical SpectaclesAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05097441437159417314noreply@blogger.com