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Post by shangas on Nov 25, 2014 6:40:03 GMT
MOAR STUFFZ!!German-made dual-chamber service-style whistle Probably 1920s-30s. It says "Made in Germany" on them. Not "West Germany" (1950-1989), and it's too old to be modern. So it has to have been made pre-WWII. Possibly even pre-WWI. Antique ivory straight-rule. Made by Lund. 57 Cheapside, London. The final piece to complete my writing-slope! Early 20th century theater-glasses. Black enamel and brass  Unsure of actual age. Anywhere from the 1860s/70s-1930s I reckon. Closest that others have been able to guess is about 1900-1930.
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Post by snacky on Nov 25, 2014 6:42:44 GMT
MOAR STUFFZ!!German-made dual-chamber service-style whistleProbably 1920s-30s. It says "Made in Germany" on them. Not "West Germany" (1950-1989), and it's too old to be modern. So it has to have been made pre-WWII. Possibly even pre-WWI. Antique ivory straight-rule. Made by Lund. 57 Cheapside, London.The final piece to complete my writing-slope! Early 20th century theater-glasses. Black enamel and brassUnsure of actual age. Anywhere from the 1860s/70s-1930s I reckon. Closest that others have been able to guess is about 1900-1930. You aren't a true Happy Dafty until you've turned at least one pair of opera glasses into a periscope! |
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Post by shangas on Nov 25, 2014 8:52:50 GMT
NEVARRR!!!!
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Post by Fallenbelle on Nov 25, 2014 13:50:02 GMT
The opera glasses are beautiful-particularly the blue ones! |
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Post by shangas on Nov 25, 2014 23:44:09 GMT
Thanks FB. Yes everyone loves the blue ones!!
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Post by shangas on Nov 26, 2014 13:12:15 GMT
I made a case for my new opera glasses. Lookee Heeyur:     Materials: Three empty toilet-rolls. Staples. Sticky-tape. Craft-glue. Liquid contact-cement. Brown suede fabric. Tools: Scissors. Stapler. Time: One day. |
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Post by shangas on Nov 30, 2014 4:19:13 GMT
 This is a Westclox Big Ben alarm-clock. I've been after something like this for a while, and it's nice to finally have one. I'm gonna send it to the clockmaker to hopefully have it restored. The Westclox Big Ben was first introduced in 1902. And would've looked almost exactly like this one. Detective Murdoch probably woke up to a clock like this on his bedside table each morning. I hate electronic/electric alarm-clocks. I really do. They never wake me up. I've literally lost count of how many times I've slept through my alarm-clock, and sometimes, missed critical events as a result. With a mechanical alarm-clock, you can't just reach out - hit a button, and go back to sleep. It won't let you. So this is perfect for me! |
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Post by snacky on Nov 30, 2014 6:06:49 GMT
This is a Westclox Big Ben alarm-clock. I've been after something like this for a while, and it's nice to finally have one. I'm gonna send it to the clockmaker to hopefully have it restored. The Westclox Big Ben was first introduced in 1902. And would've looked almost exactly like this one. Detective Murdoch probably woke up to a clock like this on his bedside table each morning. I hate electronic/electric alarm-clocks. I really do. They never wake me up. I've literally lost count of how many times I've slept through my alarm-clock, and sometimes, missed critical events as a result. With a mechanical alarm-clock, you can't just reach out - hit a button, and go back to sleep. It won't let you. So this is perfect for me! What you really need is a brass one with bells on top!!! |
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Post by shangas on Nov 30, 2014 10:36:36 GMT
I already have one, but it's electric.
I could buy a mechanical one. They're very cheap.
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Post by snacky on Nov 30, 2014 18:06:07 GMT
I already have one, but it's electric. I could buy a mechanical one. They're very cheap. Then set them all to go off at the same time like a mad professor...  |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 30, 2014 20:40:07 GMT
I already have one, but it's electric. I could buy a mechanical one. They're very cheap. I need one that hits me over the head! I love clocks and watches. I own lots of watches, but not one of them is digital. The only digital clocks in the house are on my stove and microwave. I just love the look of a clock and watch face. Some of my watches are quite beautiful, with hand painted faces. I do not own a real pocket watch though. One of these days..... |
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Post by shangas on Nov 30, 2014 21:32:35 GMT
My railroad watch is my pride and joy. I never thought I'd own one.
I could conceivably sell all my other pocketwatches and be quite content with just that one.
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Post by snacky on Nov 30, 2014 21:44:52 GMT
My railroad watch is my pride and joy. I never thought I'd own one. I could conceivably sell all my other pocketwatches and be quite content with just that one. That's the coolest thing ever! You can do George's manly strut with that! |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 1, 2014 2:54:18 GMT
My railroad watch is my pride and joy. I never thought I'd own one. I could conceivably sell all my other pocketwatches and be quite content with just that one. I looked back over your collection to find said railroad watch. Really nice. |
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Post by snacky on Dec 1, 2014 4:33:24 GMT
My railroad watch is my pride and joy. I never thought I'd own one. I could conceivably sell all my other pocketwatches and be quite content with just that one. I looked back over your collection to find said railroad watch. Really nice. Someday Shangas is going to be history mega-expert consultant to movies and video games. He should already be printing his business cards! There is plenty of money in nostalgic detail, the problem is just figuring out how to tap into it... |
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