A Scion Society of The Baker Street Irregulars
Numismatists Do Not Fear Change
“You are a funny one …” – The Man with the Twisted Lip (TWIS) Two years ago, we discussed Jerry Lewis being awarded the French Legion of Honour and briefly discussed his work in the movie It’s Only Money. For some of the marketing items for that movie, Jerry Lewis is very clearly seen wearing a… Continue Reading
“He could run!” – The Adventure of Shoscombe Old Place (SHOS) Back in February we first reported about the medal that was being issued for a virtual 22.1 mile race called Baker Street Bound. We have received the medal from the Geek’d Out Running Club and it is very nicely done. OBVERSE: BAKER STREET BOUND… Continue Reading
“Here was a case of ancient coins.” – The Adventure of the Three Garridebs (3GAR) Classical Numismatic Group conducted an online auction of ancient coins that closed on September 28, 2016. One lot would be of interest to the Sherlockian numismatist: Sale 383, Lot: 458. Estimate $100. Sold for $240. This amount does not include… Continue Reading
“The door had eventually to be opened by a locksmith from Aldershot.” -The Adventure of the Crooked Man (CROO) Back in 2011, an online marketing company called 1 Sale A Day, was offering a lock pick set that was housed in a container that looked like a check / credit card for Sherlock Holmes. If… Continue Reading
“Look at the headlines …” – The Adventure of the Stock Broker’s Clerk (STOC) One of our newer Garridebs, Jeff Rock aka Inspector Baynes, recently edited a book on the 1787 Fugio Cents that circulated in the states during the confederation period. From the press release: Many colonial collectors remember Rob Retz and know that when… Continue Reading
“… he must certainly have been a giant.” – The Adventure of Wisteria Lodge (WIST) George C. Scott & Joanne Woodward in a scene from They Might Be Giants – Universal Films 1971 Most Sherlockians probably think about the 1971 film when they hear of They Might Be Giants. George C. Scott stars as the widowed judge… Continue Reading
“… relics of the French Emperor.” – The Adventure of the Six Napoleons (SIXN) It seems only appropriate that we discuss the numismatic items featuring Napoleon Bonaparte as we celebrate all things Six Napoleons this month. Napoleon Bonaparte was born in Corsica on August 15, 1769. An artillery officer in the French army at the outbreak… Continue Reading
“… the natural anxiety of a wife for her missing husband.” – The Sign of The Four (SIGN) Jérôme-Napoléon Bonaparte was the youngest brother of Napoleon Bonaparte, a military leader who would become the Emperor of France. In his late teens, Jerome visited the United States after serving in the French navy in the Carribean. While visiting… Continue Reading
“I desire to possess a copy of Devine’s Napoleon and am prepared to pay you ten pounds for the one which is in your possession.” – The Adventure of the Six Napoleons (SIXN) Click on either side of the bank note to see it in more detail. The Six Napoleons of Baltimore celebrated their 70th… Continue Reading
“… looking as delighted as a child with a new toy.” – A Study in Scarlet (STUD) The government of the Cook Islands announced in late July that they would be striking two coins to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Detective Conan. In 1994, a Japanese detective manga series called Detective Conan was launched and since that time over… Continue Reading