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Post by snacky on Sept 1, 2014 4:09:01 GMT
Thanks Snacky. You're welcome. And yes, Shipping holds no interest for me. You might want to follow Carco's history research posts, though.  |
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Post by shangas on Sept 1, 2014 5:08:01 GMT
I am. And have been.
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Post by snacky on Sept 1, 2014 5:52:16 GMT
Woot, maybe you have some comment, too!  |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 15, 2014 2:02:53 GMT
Very cool collection Shangas. I love your "desk top" and the fact that you use everything there. I clued in to your being male when you talked about the shaving kit. I have fond memories of my dad using similar items. do have question about that though. What is a scuttle? Also since you use everything, what do you plan to do with the handcuffs!!!  They are just like the ones shown in the series as is the whistle. I wish I lived near you so I could come over and see these wonderful items. |
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Post by shangas on Sept 18, 2014 13:34:43 GMT
I bought the handcuffs and whistles just for fun. And yes, they are almost identical to the types used in MM.
A shaving scuttle is a ceramic or metal jug with a perforated soap-dish on top.
In the old days, a man filled his scuttle with boiling water and soaked his shaving brush in the scuttle. When he wanted to shave, he took the brush out of the hot water, shook off the excess, lathered on the puck of soap inside the soap dish (excess water drained over the soap, through the holes underneath, and back into the jug below).
Once a decent lather had been generated, he lathered up his face. The hot water and the soap-lather softened the skin and hair and moistened things up. Then he could start shaving.
I still do it that way.
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Post by Fallenbelle on Sept 18, 2014 14:14:10 GMT
I bought the handcuffs and whistles just for fun. And yes, they are almost identical to the types used in MM. A shaving scuttle is a ceramic or metal jug with a perforated soap-dish on top. In the old days, a man filled his scuttle with boiling water and soaked his shaving brush in the scuttle. When he wanted to shave, he took the brush out of the hot water, shook off the excess, lathered on the puck of soap inside the soap dish (excess water drained over the soap, through the holes underneath, and back into the jug below). Once a decent lather had been generated, he lathered up his face. The hot water and the soap-lather softened the skin and hair and moistened things up. Then he could start shaving. I still do it that way. When we were in New Orleans last summer, my husband found a barber shop in the French Quarter that still performed "old school" shaves. He still speaks fondly of it, and when we travel, he tries to find other places that will do it the old fashioned way. For all of our modern advances, there's something about doing things the traditional way that is still appealing to many. |
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Post by ziggy on Sept 21, 2014 4:12:32 GMT
I bought the handcuffs and whistles just for fun. And yes, they are almost identical to the types used in MM. A shaving scuttle is a ceramic or metal jug with a perforated soap-dish on top. In the old days, a man filled his scuttle with boiling water and soaked his shaving brush in the scuttle. When he wanted to shave, he took the brush out of the hot water, shook off the excess, lathered on the puck of soap inside the soap dish (excess water drained over the soap, through the holes underneath, and back into the jug below). Once a decent lather had been generated, he lathered up his face. The hot water and the soap-lather softened the skin and hair and moistened things up. Then he could start shaving. I still do it that way. My dad also enjoyed the traditional shaving. It was like a whole ceremony for him and my brothers trying to get involved. I don’t remember seeing the scuttle though. He had a nifty looking steaming hot water bowl where he dipped his brush every so often. Did you ever try to get a telephone or you settled for the type they call the “smart” ones these days? With your keen eye and taste of quality products, I am sure you will find an awesome looking phone to add to your great collection. |
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Post by shangas on Sept 22, 2014 23:07:02 GMT
Here's something a bit different:  Antique brass desk-set. Inkwell. Pen-rest. Two candlesticks. I have no idea how old these are. I've been told everything from the 1880s to the 1930s. But they are cute, and they're on my desk, and the inkwell has ink in it, and the candleholders have candles in them.  |
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Post by lovemondays on Sept 22, 2014 23:48:52 GMT
I love how you focus on purchasing things you want to use and that you're not afraid to use them. Most people would put them on a shelf and pat themselves on the back over their great find. Well done! Is antique hunting strictly a hobby or is history a general area of study for you?
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Post by snacky on Sept 23, 2014 3:52:34 GMT
Here's something a bit different: Antique brass desk-set. Inkwell. Pen-rest. Two candlesticks. I have no idea how old these are. I've been told everything from the 1880s to the 1930s. But they are cute, and they're on my desk, and the inkwell has ink in it, and the candleholders have candles in them. Gorgeous! I wish I had my own house with room to accumulate stuff! |
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Post by shangas on Sept 23, 2014 10:01:32 GMT
I love how you focus on purchasing things you want to use and that you're not afraid to use them. Most people would put them on a shelf and pat themselves on the back over their great find. Well done! Is antique hunting strictly a hobby or is history a general area of study for you? I"ll be honest. I HATE PEOPLE who BUY STUFF and NEVER USE IT. I consider that a waste of time, effort and money. "Ooooh I bought a beautiful china set!"
"Nice, so do we get to see it when you invite us over for dinner next month for your daughter's engagement?"
"OH NO!!! It's not for EATING! I'm no gonna USE IT!!"
"Then...w-why do you have it?" If I was gonna buy antiques just to put them in a glass case and go "oooh!" then I'd buy a ticket and go to a museum where I can do it for an entrance-fee, take as many pictures as I want, and then leave at the end of the day and not worry about the expense or whether it's gonna be broken or smashed or stolen. To buy something like that and not use it or even appreciate it on the other side of a glass case is a waste of money and effort and time to me. Why would you do it if you're not gonna use it?? I'm too poor to buy stuff to be NOT used. EVERYTHING I buy, I use, in one way or another. Otherwise I consider it a huge waste of money. As for your other question, I collect stuff I can use, obviously. Householdy stuff, mostly. But my 'specialty area', if I have one, is writing antiques. Pens, desk-blotters, inkwells, typewriters, nibs, pencils, writing-boxes and such. I'm a writer at heart, so writing antiques fascinate me. |
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Post by Fallenbelle on Sept 23, 2014 13:04:46 GMT
I love how you focus on purchasing things you want to use and that you're not afraid to use them. Most people would put them on a shelf and pat themselves on the back over their great find. Well done! Is antique hunting strictly a hobby or is history a general area of study for you? I"ll be honest. I HATE PEOPLE who BUY STUFF and NEVER USE IT. I consider that a waste of time, effort and money. "Ooooh I bought a beautiful china set!"
"Nice, so do we get to see it when you invite us over for dinner next month for your daughter's engagement?"
"OH NO!!! It's not for EATING! I'm no gonna USE IT!!"
"Then...w-why do you have it?" I inherited two sets of heirloom china that has been sitting around for years, and when we moved to our new apartment last month, we lost a lot of space. I then made the decision to donate one set to the school's culinary program, and we're using the other set. We got rid of our modern dishes. Yes, it's probably going to break eventually, but I decided that was better than for it to sit in a box for the next however many years until I die and it gets passed on. Thing is, I'm not sure they were ever used before.... |
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Post by snacky on Sept 23, 2014 17:37:56 GMT
I collect stuff I can use, obviously. Householdy stuff, mostly. But my 'specialty area', if I have one, is writing antiques. Pens, desk-blotters, inkwells, typewriters, nibs, pencils, writing-boxes and such. I'm a writer at heart, so writing antiques fascinate me. Out of curiosity, how old were you when you felt you were in a position in life to start collecting "stuff". Besides not owning a house, I don't drive, which strongly discourages me from accumulating anything. But I do get wistful when I look at all your wonderful things, and it makes me think I should be more established in life about now. Also - where did you learn about "writing antiques"? That seems like a wonderful area to get into. |
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Post by lovemondays on Sept 23, 2014 18:07:33 GMT
I love how you focus on purchasing things you want to use and that you're not afraid to use them. Most people would put them on a shelf and pat themselves on the back over their great find. Well done! Is antique hunting strictly a hobby or is history a general area of study for you? I"ll be honest. I HATE PEOPLE who BUY STUFF and NEVER USE IT. I consider that a waste of time, effort and money. "Ooooh I bought a beautiful china set!"
"Nice, so do we get to see it when you invite us over for dinner next month for your daughter's engagement?"
"OH NO!!! It's not for EATING! I'm no gonna USE IT!!"
"Then...w-why do you have it?" If I was gonna buy antiques just to put them in a glass case and go "oooh!" then I'd buy a ticket and go to a museum where I can do it for an entrance-fee, take as many pictures as I want, and then leave at the end of the day and not worry about the expense or whether it's gonna be broken or smashed or stolen. To buy something like that and not use it or even appreciate it on the other side of a glass case is a waste of money and effort and time to me. Why would you do it if you're not gonna use it?? I'm too poor to buy stuff to be NOT used. EVERYTHING I buy, I use, in one way or another. Otherwise I consider it a huge waste of money. As for your other question, I collect stuff I can use, obviously. Householdy stuff, mostly. But my 'specialty area', if I have one, is writing antiques. Pens, desk-blotters, inkwells, typewriters, nibs, pencils, writing-boxes and such. I'm a writer at heart, so writing antiques fascinate me. I inherited my Grandmother's limoge china when I was a teenager. It's a full service for 16 including serving dishes and platters. It's very simple and I love it. What makes it so special though is that she purchased each piece individually with money she earned teaching piano lessons. This would have been in the 30's and 40's when money was very tight. I feel so blessed to have it and I like nothing more to set a gorgeous table for Sunday dinner, even if it's just for us. I grew up with the philosophy of "what's the point of having something if you don't use it. If a piece gets broken, that's sad, but you've had the joy of using it in the meantime." I bet you loved the episode that hinged on the girl's pens! |
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Post by shangas on Sept 23, 2014 23:36:59 GMT
Out of curiosity, how old were you when you felt you were in a position in life to start collecting "stuff". Besides not owning a house, I don't drive, which strongly discourages me from accumulating anything. But I do get wistful when I look at all your wonderful things, and it makes me think I should be more established in life about now. Also - where did you learn about "writing antiques"? That seems like a wonderful area to get into. I don't own a house, or a car. I can't drive, anyway. And I started collecting antiques seriously about the time I was in University. So about four years ago. But I've been collecting pens since highschool. The oldest pen in my collection is from about 1905. I love collecting old desktop stuff. I have pens, I have a desk-blotter, rocker-blotters, inkwells, ink-bottles...the list goes on and on. And I use almost all of it. I bet you loved the episode that hinged on the girl's pens! I think I know the one you're talking about, but remind me again? |
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