Victorian Transmogrifier

Imagine living in Victorian London as an inventor who has created a machine that can transform one substance into another.

In this steampunk narrative adventure, you would depict the dichotomy between the gritty smog-filled streets and pristine parlours of Victorian society and the fantastical inventions of your character. What are the implications of your machine? Could it solve societal problems, or end up causing more? What is the energy source that powers your machine? Explore these themes within the prompt’s context.