Mechanical Memory Key was handmade by UK Artist Rob Smith

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Mechanical Memory Key was handmade by UK Artist Rob Smith

Artype's 16GB Mechanical Memory Key is a handcrafted beaut, with materials that include Purpleheart for the case and twenty-six rubies.

When this device is drawing USB power it glows green from beneath the gears, taking you back to your days as a hacker during the reign of Queen Victoria. Sadly, the device pictured above has already been sold, but at $165 a pop we're sure this particular artisan has plenty more of these guys in the works. Two more glamor shots for you after the break.

Mechanical Memory Key was handmade by UK Artist Rob Smith