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2020 Wooden Nickels Issued by Junior Sherlockian Society

Posted on March 19, 2020 by Greg D. Ruby • 0 Comments

“… .thickly wooded round …” – The Boscombe Valley Mystery (BOSC) This January’s BSI dinner featured another wooden nickel produced by the Junior Sherlockian Society. Sponsored by the Beacon Society, a scion of the Baker Street Irregulars, they are searching for children and youth eager to develop an understanding and appreciation of the great detective… Sherlock Holmes. The wooden nickel… Continue Reading

TFG Issues Two Souvenir Cards During 2020 BSI Weekend

Posted on March 16, 2020 by Greg D. Ruby • 0 Comments

“It is a little souvenir…” – A Case of Identity (IDEN) For the third consecutive year, The Fourth Garrideb issued a souvenir card for the Baker Street Irregulars Weekend this past January. Attendees of the annual BSI Dinner, the Dinner for “The Woman,” and the Gaslight Gala received one of our 8.5 by 11 inch souvenir… Continue Reading

Faces of Holmes: Roy Hudd

Posted on March 16, 2020 by Greg D. Ruby • 0 Comments

“… this man here – is an actor.” – The Adventure of Shoscombe Old Place (SHOS) Actor / Comic Roy Hudd with his OBE in 2004. Actor/Comic Roy Hudd, who portrayed Sherlock Holmes in the BBC Radio 2 series The Newly Discovered Casebook of Sherlock Holmes in 1999, passed away this weekend after a brief illness.… Continue Reading

Hey Buddy – Want to Buy a Watch?

Posted on March 16, 2020 by Greg D. Ruby • 0 Comments

“Holmes had taken out his watch …” – A Study in Scarlet (STUD) Since the 2019 Sherlock Holmes 50 pence coins was released we have reported examples being altered with decals, placed in special holders, made into keychains and bells. Now, you can buy a watch with the coin as the design. Currently being offered in… Continue Reading

Meet Maggie Schpak

Posted on February 28, 2020 by Arjun Singh • 1 Comment

“… joy of the true artist …” – The Valley of Fear (VALL) Maggie Schpak creating badges in her studio in Glendale, California. Courtesy of Maggie Schpak We are pleased to share this WGBH feature on artist (and BSI member) Maggie Schpak. We have done posts on several of her Sherlockian medals over the years,… Continue Reading

Holmes and Watson in the Great War: The Decorated Duo of Rathbone and Bruce

Posted on February 22, 2020 by Greg D. Ruby • 1 Comment

The noteworthy British actors received military honors NIGEL BRUCE (left) AND BASIL RATHBONE portrayed Dr. John Watson and detective Sherlock Holmes in the 1939 film adaptation of THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES. From 1939 to 1946, well-known British actors Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce costarred in 15 films and 220 radio programs as Sherlock Holmes and… Continue Reading

Maryland National Capital Park Police Issue Sherlockian Themed Challenge Coin

Posted on February 7, 2020 by Greg D. Ruby • 0 Comments

“… made my way across the park…” – The Red-Headed League (REDH) During the summer of 2019, the Maryland – National Capital Park Police issued a challenge coin that featured the cartoon character of Snoopy wearing a deerstalker hat and cape, in the classic Sherlockian pose. OBVERSE: MARYLAND – NATIONAL CAPITAL / (MNCPP Badge over a background of… Continue Reading

Windsor Mint Strikes 2019 Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective Medal

Posted on February 6, 2020 by Greg D. Ruby • 1 Comment

“It might be his portrait.” – The Hound of the Baskervilles (HOUN) In the fall of 2019 the Windsor Mint, a private United Kingdom organization, released a gold plated copper medal honoring Sherlock Holmes. The obverse of the medal closely resembles the cover drawn by Frederic Dorr Steele for September 24,1904 issue of Collier’s that contained The Adventure of… Continue Reading

Chocolate Sherlock Holmes Medallions

Posted on January 28, 2020 by Greg D. Ruby • 1 Comment

“… I emerged with a little chocolate …” – The Adventure of the Lions Mane (LION) The Chocolate Vault has been in business making chocolates and candies for over 48 years in Horton, Michigan. They have recently introduced 2.5″ Chocolate Sherlock Holmes medallions which are available for purchase. Three varieties of chocolates are offered –… Continue Reading

British Royal Mint Issues 2020 Agatha Christie 2 Pounds Coin

Posted on January 5, 2020 by Greg D. Ruby • 0 Comments

“… my hated rival …” – The Adventure of the Retired Colourman (RETI) The British Royal Mint has released the designs of the United Kingdom’s 2020 coinage, and they feature a 2 pound coin honoring mystery writer Agatha Christie and 100 years of mystery. Currently, these coins are only available as part of the annual coinage… Continue Reading