A Scion Society of The Baker Street Irregulars
Numismatists Do Not Fear Change
“… becomes the badge of a society.” – The Adventure of The Five Orange Pips (FIVE) Editor’s Note: This post has been a “work in progress” for nearly a year as we tried to gather information about the various medals of the Sherlock Holmes Society of London. Just a few hours after this was posted, we have… Continue Reading
“It was not till after dinner …” – The Adventure of The Three Garridebs (3GAR) As a companion to Colin Prestige’s report on the 1961 Garrideb Gathering of the Sherlock Holmes Society of London that we posted recently, we are happy to add this menu card and program from that dinner. Continue Reading
“You may possibly have read my little monograph …” – The Hound of The Baskervilles (HOUN) In the Sherlock Holmes Society of London’s District Messenger #87 (June 29, 1989) was this announcement: Over the weekend we were also introduced to our member James Cuthbertson’s delightful little book A STUDY IN BANKING: AN INVESTIGATION OF THE… Continue Reading
“Since I ran down that coiner by the zinc and copper filings in the seam of his cuff …” – The Adventures of Shoscombe Old Place (SHOS) This report first appeared in the October 1931 issue of The Numismatist Sherlock Holmes used to make a minute examination of dust, hairs, tobacco ash, etc., and Dr. Edmond Locard,… Continue Reading
“… my agent there has sent me this advertisement from a local paper.” – The Adventure of The Three Garridebs (3GAR) Several months back, we published a post about the Pobjoy Mint’s 1994 press release announcing the Return of Sherlock Holmes series of coins for Gibraltar. Recently, we came across the above Pobjoy Mint advertisement from… Continue Reading
“I have, as you know, devoted some attention to this, and written a little monograph …” – The Boscombe Valley Mystery (BOSC) The Fourth Garrideb is pleased to announce the publication of its first monograph. Intended to be an annual publication featuring posts on this website from the previous year, the series will be called Glittering… Continue Reading
“It is something new for me to see my name in the papers…” – The Adventure of the Cardboard Box (CARD) At the recent November 1st luncheon meeting of the Adventuresses of Sherlock Holmes, three Garridebs were invested as members of ASH. Congratulations to the 43rd Garrideb, Robert J. Stek who has the ASH investiture… Continue Reading
” It’s the precious stone.” – The Adventure of The Blue Carbuncle (BLUE) The Countess of Morcar’s blue carbuncle was the stolen gemstone that was the central element in The Adventure of The Blue Carbuncle. Recent technological advances in the minting process have allowed color and other design elements to be added to coinage the last several years.… Continue Reading
” … he planned it with diabolical cleverness.” – The Adventure of The Retired Colourman (RETI) Gahan Wilson is an author, cartoonist and illustrator best known for his horror-fantasy cartoon style. Many of his cartoons have been featured in Playboy, The New Yorker and Collier’s over the last 50 years, as well as his own… Continue Reading
“… a good fat goose …” – The Adventure of The Blue Carbuncle (BLUE) It’s time for the dreaded “geese on coins” post for this month’s focus on The Blue Carbuncle. As we know, Henry Baker was bringing home a goose when he was attacked and left it behind upon the appearance of Peterson the commissionaire. Peterson brought… Continue Reading