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A Scion Society of The Baker Street Irregulars
Numismatists Do Not Fear Change
“I don’t think I could rest until I know more of this fantastic business.” – The Sign of The Four (SIGN) It’s amazing to realize that The Franklin Mint has been around for over 50 years, having been founded in 1965. Your editor remembers watching Morley Safer of 60 Minutes doing an expose on the Franklin Mint,… Continue Reading
“… with a loud breathing of a running man.” – The Sign of The Four (SIGN) We have news of another virtual run – the WhoLock Comic Con 5k Run – that is offering a Sherlock Holmes themed medal. You can read more information about the race at their website. Currently, for the discounted pre-registration price of $40… Continue Reading
“The French have a very neat way of putting these things.” – The Sign of The Four (SIGN) A Mardi Gras parade outside the Holmes Department Store on Canal Street in New Orleans. Since the early 1980’s, five different Krewes in New Orleans have honored Sherlock Holmes on Mardi Gras doubloons. Over the next several weeks, we… Continue Reading
“… running as hard as he could towards me.” – A Scandal In Bohemia (SCAN) Geek’d Out Events is organizing a virtual 22.1 mile run called Baker Street Bound in March and everyone who completes the run receives the medal pictured above. Registration is limited to 430 medals and as I write this, only 10 medals remain.… Continue Reading
“… I should have had a medal the size of a soup plate.” – The Adventure of The Three Garridebs (3GAR) In the Spring 2012 issue of For the Sake of the Trust – The Baker Street Irregulars Trust Newsletter was the following announcement: BSI Trust Benefactor’s Medal Awarded to Glen Miranker At the BSI Dinner on Friday,… Continue Reading
“… if I could get some stuff that would suit my editor …” – The Valley Of Fear (FEAR) In 2007, Michael Whelan, the “Wiggins” or leader of the Baker Street Irregulars (BSI), initiated the Eddy Award to honor those who edited BSI publications. The award medal was designed by a BSI member, Maggie Schpak (whose… Continue Reading
“If I were a sculptor …” – The Problem of Thor Bridge (THOR) Marika Somogyi accepts the Numismatic Art Award for Excellence in Medallic Sculpture from ANA President Stephen R. Taylor during the banquet at the ANA’s 98th Anniversary Convention. [1989] This article first appeared in the November 1989 issue of The Numismatist “Medals should be… Continue Reading
“It is a little souvenir …” – A Case of Identity (IDEN) This upcoming week, Sherlockians converge on New York City for the BSI Weekend. Your beloved (?!?!) editor is arriving on Wednesday, January 13th and will be out and about with fellow Sherlockians through Sunday the 17th. I hope to see many of you… Continue Reading
” … which served as the local police station” – The Problem of Thor Bridge (THOR) The Sheriff’s Office of Montgomery County, Alabama, has issued a challenge coin that features a magnifying glass and a deerstalker cap within the design on the coin’s reverse. Not the most Sherlockian of designs, but just enough to be of interest… Continue Reading
“… one of the most honoured.” – The Adventure of The Dancing Men (DANC) At a White House ceremony yesterday, President Barack Obama honored film director Steven Spielberg, and 16 others, with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, our nation’s highest civilian award from the United States government. “Today we celebrate some extraordinary people: innovators, artists and leaders who… Continue Reading