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Post by snacky on Dec 14, 2014 19:53:59 GMT
This is the telescope when I pulled it apart:  That small thing at the bottom is the lens-cap on the eyepiece. The cylinder on the right is the sliding shield and the objective lens and barrel. I was able to clean out lots of dust (LOTS. It poured out all over my desk when I opened it!!) and grime and clean the lenses, too. Here's me being artsy:  I see a future Prop Monkey in the making!  |
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Post by shangas on Dec 14, 2014 22:03:20 GMT
Thanks Snacky  |
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Post by shangas on Jan 4, 2015 1:50:04 GMT
Ladies' Dressing Case & Writing Slope. Ca. 1880.  My little red box.  After a drop of oil, the key and lock work flawlessly.  Writing slope and blotter. Inkwell. Storage-tray. Writing accessories.  Bits and bobs. On the right is a button-hook. On the left is a file. The other hooks and hole-punchers are for needlework or crochet/embroidery, I think. They look similar to stuff my grandmother used to have.  The central thing pops up like a stand. Quite handy. Will post (loads) more photos, soon. |
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Post by snacky on Jan 4, 2015 5:08:27 GMT
Ladies' Dressing Case & Writing Slope. Ca. 1880. My little red box. After a drop of oil, the key and lock work flawlessly. Writing slope and blotter. Inkwell. Storage-tray. Writing accessories. Bits and bobs. On the right is a button-hook. On the left is a file. The other hooks and hole-punchers are for needlework or crochet/embroidery, I think. They look similar to stuff my grandmother used to have. The central thing pops up like a stand. Quite handy. I want a special leather box with a lock on it! And with bits and bobs inside! (But no sewing stuff!)  |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2015 2:26:05 GMT
Ladies' Dressing Case & Writing Slope. Ca. 1880. My little red box. After a drop of oil, the key and lock work flawlessly. Writing slope and blotter. Inkwell. Storage-tray. Writing accessories. Bits and bobs. On the right is a button-hook. On the left is a file. The other hooks and hole-punchers are for needlework or crochet/embroidery, I think. They look similar to stuff my grandmother used to have. The central thing pops up like a stand. Quite handy. I want a special leather box with a lock on it! And with bits and bobs inside! (But no sewing stuff!) I want everything, including the sewing stuff! This is so cool, Shangas! I love the colour red, and the organization of the thing, and also that it stands up. Where did you find this? |
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Post by shangas on Jan 5, 2015 5:26:13 GMT
Local flea-market. Here's what the box looked like after I gave it a bit of a sprucing up:  Replaced the blotting-paper, and tried to repair the broken storage-compartment. I'll make a more permanent repair soon. |
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Post by snacky on Jan 5, 2015 9:19:34 GMT
Local flea-market. Here's what the box looked like after I gave it a bit of a sprucing up: Replaced the blotting-paper, and tried to repair the broken storage-compartment. I'll make a more permanent repair soon. Our local flea market is filled with stolen bicycles and smells like fried meat. |
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Post by shangas on Jan 5, 2015 22:20:37 GMT
I have determined that there is good news, and bad news about my latest purchase. Good News: There's two secret compartments!! Bad News: They're broken. Good News: I intend to repair them and make them functional again  |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 6, 2015 4:26:55 GMT
I have determined that there is good news, and bad news about my latest purchase. Good News: There's two secret compartments!! Bad News: They're broken. Good News: I intend to repair them and make them functional again You are the Antiques Doctor! |
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Post by shangas on Jan 6, 2015 4:43:39 GMT
We shall see.
I have the wood.
I have the tools.
I have the glue.
I have the design which I want to do the rebuild to.
Now I just gotta build it.
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Post by snacky on Jan 6, 2015 6:56:16 GMT
We shall see. I have the wood. I have the tools. I have the glue. I have the design which I want to do the rebuild to. Now I just gotta build it. This sounds suspiciously like the Clockwork $6000 Dollar Man... |
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Post by snacky on Jan 6, 2015 6:57:46 GMT
Good News: There's two secret compartments!! Anything interesting inside?  |
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Post by shangas on Jan 6, 2015 10:42:12 GMT
Empty. Lots of antique dust, though.
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Post by shangas on Jan 7, 2015 10:06:30 GMT
Well. I have all the necessary materials.
Now starts the rebuild.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 8, 2015 0:43:12 GMT
Well. I have all the necessary materials. Now starts the rebuild. Waiting with bated breath. I think this case is one of my favourites of your stuff. After the watches of course. |
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