A Scion Society of The Baker Street Irregulars
Numismatists Do Not Fear Change
“Now and again I drive down to Sotheby‘s …” – The Adventure of The Three Garridebs (3GAR) A few weeks back, we published a post illustrating the three pages of the 22 lots of coins from the Arthur Conan Doyle collection, that was auctioned on May 9, 1913. Thanks to Dr. Ted V. Buttrey of the Fitzwilliam Museum… Continue Reading
“If you have a fancy to see your name in the next honours list….” – The Adventure of The Bruce Partington Plans (BRUC) Earlier this year, February 4, 2016 to be precise, the co-creator of BBC’s Sherlock, Steven Moffat, received his Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE) from Prince Charles. The badge… Continue Reading
“Now, then, listen to this.” – The Sign of Four (SIGN) Many of the visitors to this website probably recall the days when pay phones were a common site when walking down a city sidewalk or inside a hotel lobby. You would drop a few coins into the phone, dial the number and make your… Continue Reading
“A purring cat who thinks he sees prospective mice.” – The Adventure of The Illustrious Client (ILLU) Back in 1992, the Original Hobo Nickel Society was formed to promote the collecting of engraved buffalo nickels that had been produced prior to 1980. Most of these “original” nickels were engraved with nails, knifes, files… Continue Reading
“‘You don’t seriously believe that?’” – The Adventures of The Six Napoleons (SIXN) The BBC Sherlock series is extremely popular in mainland China, where they refer to Holmes and Watson as Curly Fu and Peanut. Seriously. You can read more about that HERE. The British comedy team of Fred Turner and Dennis Gavin decided to produce a series… Continue Reading
“… when we had this comic interlude.” – The Adventure of The Three Gables (3GAB) Your editor has fond memories of rushing home from elementary school in order to watch the old Warner Brothers Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies cartoons that were syndicated to a local UHF TV station. There was also the Saturday morning show that appeared on… Continue Reading
“The French have a very neat way of putting these things.” – The Sign of The Four (SIGN) The Krewe of Endymion was formed in New Orleans in 1966 and was named after the handsome Aeolian shepherd in Greek Mythology. Endymion’s annual Mardi Gras parade is the largest and features floats and celebrity Grand Marshals, followed by a black… Continue Reading
“… he has £220 standing to his credit in the Capital and Counties Bank.” -The Man With The Twisted Lip (TWIS) Several weeks ago, we published a post regarding prepaid debit cards featuring Sherlock Hemlock of Sesame Street. The company that produced those two debit cards, Card.com, also has another design that features Sherlock Holmes. This card… Continue Reading
“On the table lay two bank-notes for £10 each and £17 10s. in silver and gold …” – The Adventure of The Empty House (EMPT) In The Adventure of The Final Problem, we learn of the murder of the Honourable Ronald Adair. Watson goes on to describe Adair’s fondness for cards and describes the desk where… Continue Reading
“This, gentlemen, is Colonel Sebastian Moran, once of Her Majesty’s Indian Army …” – The Adventure of The Empty House (EMPT) After the arrest of Colonel Sebastian Moran in The Final Problem, Holmes and Watson retire to 221b Baker Street. While conversing, Watson mentions that he was not familiar with the Colonel. Holmes looks through his… Continue Reading