“Somewhere in the vaults of the bank of Cox and Co., at Charing Cross, there is a travel-worn and battered tin dispatch-box with my name, John H. Watson, MD, Late Indian Army, painted upon the lid.”
– The Problem of Thor Bridge (THOR)
“Are you not the author of a monograph upon obscure nervous lesions?” – WTB RESI Evidence Box
Watson’s Tin Box, a BSI scion that meets in Columbia, Maryland, shares a few select items from their tin evidence box for The Resident Patient, with us here at The Fourth Garrideb. These evidence boxes were originally created by the late Paul Churchill, BSI, one of the founders of Watson’s Tin Box and contains both genuine artifacts and genuine faux reproductions that he (and others) created. These items create a great deal of discussion at their monthly meetings and we hope it will do the same here. Enjoy!
“… I was fortunate enough to excite considerable interest by my research into the pathology of catalepsy, and finally to win the Bruce Pinkerton prize and medal by the monograph on nervous lesions to which your friend has just alluded.” – WTB RESI Evidence Box“Two days ago I received the letter which I now read to you. Neither address nor date is attached to it.” – WTB RESI Evidence Box” I had obtained good results in such cases by the inhalation of nitrite of amyl, and the present seemed an admirable opportunity of testing its virtues. The bottle was downstairs in my laboratory, so, leaving my patient seated in his chair, I ran down to get it.” – WTB RESI Evidence Box“For half an hour or so I discussed the old gentleman’s symptoms with him, and then, having prescribed for him, I saw him go off on the arm of his son.” – WTB RESI Evidence Box‘His cigar-case, then?’ – WTB RESI Evidence Box“He went over to the door, and turning the lock he examined it in his methodical fashion. Then he took out the key, which was on the inside, and inspected that also.” – WTB RESI Evidence Box“I will take this photograph of Blessington which I see upon the mantelpiece, as it may help me in my inquiries.” – WTB RESI Evidence Box“The matter was so prearranged that it is my belief that they brought with them some sort of block or pulley which might serve as a gallows.” – WTB RESI Evidence Box“You must surely remember the great Worthingdon bank business,’ said Holmes” – WTB RESI Evidence Box“You must surely remember the great Worthingdon bank business,’ said Holmes” – WTB RESI Evidence Box
Thanks to the 42nd Garrideb, Denny Dobry, for the scans in this post. Thanks also to Debbie Clark, the 58th Garrideb, the current keeper of the evidence boxes.
Watson’s Tin Box, a BSI scion in Columbia, MD, is one of the most active Sherlockian groups in the Middle Atlantic region, Generally meeting on the last Monday of each month, the meetings feature canonical toasts, good conversations and dining, as well as a discussion of the month’s featured story and an educational presentation. For more information about Watson’s Tin Box, please visit their website HERE.
Watson’s Tin Box, a BSI scion in Columbia, MD, is one of the most active Sherlockian groups in the Middle Atlantic region, Generally meeting on the last Monday of each month, the meetings feature canonical toasts, good conversations and dining, as well as a discussion of the month’s featured story and an educational presentation. For more information about Watson’s Tin Box, please visit their website HERE.
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