The one on the right (largest one made of brass) is from about 1900. That's got the highest pitch/tone. When you hit the button on the top is just...
This post is specifically for Scoutshouse, who was talking about them... My Victorian-era bill-spikes: [IMG] I actually have THREE...
"French Ivory" is a fancy name for PLASTIC, just so you know. Specifically, celluloid. I'm seeing a lot of thick, chunky pieces here. Given that...
Chasing is engraving a flat surface to bring extra detail to decorations. Repousse is hammering decorations into the metal from inside to out....
What you have here is a lovely ladies' 14kt gold pocketwatch, from about 1890-1910. Correct me if I'm wrong, but the case has been both...
It is this time! I'm stuck using this sub-rate computer because...*sigh*...reasons. And I bloody hate it! It's slow, it's old, half the things...
Goddamn bloody laptop.
Technically, yes, the pattern is 'Greek Key', but if you look up the guides online, the official name is "Paperclips"
God, this dude must have no life! Yes, it's ANOTHER sewing machine. What we have here is a Singer 201 from the early 1950s. I bought this at an...
I wish there was! I'm getting so confused now! Aaaanyway. To get this thing back on the rails in the second page, at least, I'm starting all over...
I'm wondering if this is a computer-help thread or an antiques thread. Perhaps I should start a new one??
You mean the bill-spikes? I have an antique one of those, too! I'd take a photograph of it, but it's currently fulfilling its ultimate purpose.
It's the one in the middle. Picked it up yesterday. Here it is with its comrades: [IMG] It's got a strong spring and a lovely tone when...
I had thought about polishing them, but it's really not worth it. It tarnishes so easily anyway that it's just a waste of time. Except the one on...
I don't think I've shared this here before, so...here goes!! [IMG] This is my humble collection (five things is a collection...right!?) of...
LOL!! Fortunately I've never done that!!
Sorry. I was stil thinking in terms of 2015!!
I remember Two Fat Ladies. Sadly, they're both dead, now. Clarissa Dickson-Wright (the surviving fat lady) died a few months back.
Ivan has appeared in... "Royal Upstairs Downstairs" "Eat like a King" "Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner" "The Supersizers..." (Victorian episode)....
So I'm a pack-mule now, am I? *Waaaaaaah!!* I have bought some pretty big stuff at flea markets over the years. Writing boxes, typewriters,...
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