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A Scion Society of The Baker Street Irregulars
Numismatists Do Not Fear Change
“Surely you will stay and have some dinner?” – The Hound of the Baskervilles (HOUN) Friday, March 10, 2017 is the date for the Numismatic Friends of Sherlock Holmes dinner in Orlando, being held during the American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) National Money Show. We look forward to seeing many of our friends and Florida-based Sherlockians… Continue Reading
“We must be thankful for what we’ve got.” – The Valley of Fear (VALL) Tomorrow, here in the United States, is our Thanksgiving holiday. It is a time to be reflective and offer our thanks for many things. Thank you to our readers and members for joining us and reading our posts here. You are… Continue Reading
“Look at the headlines …” – The Adventure of the Stock Broker’s Clerk (STOC) Last month saw the publication of Chris Redmond’s About Sixty book, where 60 different authors put forth the argument on why one of the 60 stories from the Canon is the best. Let’s be honest, that argument is much easier for some stories… 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
“Surely you will stay and have some dinner?” – The Hound of the Baskervilles (HOUN) The Numismatic Friends of Sherlock Holmes Dinner in Anaheim, CA – August 11, 2016 ~ Left to Right: (Standing) Bill Fritsch, Bob Fritsch; Darren Burgess, Larry Gaye, Suzanne Gaye, Greg Ruby, Sean M. Wright, BSI, DeForeest Wright Eight Sherlockians and numismatists… Continue Reading
“My own seal.” – A Scandal in Bohemia (SCAN) Original Seal of The New York Numismatic Club With our upcoming second anniversary, this is probably a good time to reveal the inspiration behind the logo for The Fourth Garrideb. After our founding meeting on August 9, 2014 in Chicago, I started brainstorming ideas for a… Continue Reading
“Under a series of flaming headlines …” – The Adventure of the Retired Colourman (RETI) It’s been four months since our last Garrideb in the News feature and we have a lot of items to report! On June 17-19, 2016, The Norwegian Explorers of Minnesota and the Friends of the Sherlock Holmes Collections at the… Continue Reading
“We shall have time for a mouthful of dinner …” – The Adventure of The Empty House (EMPT) The Fourth Garrideb will be in Anaheim, California for the American Numismatic Association’s World’s Fair of Money being held August 9-13, 2016 at the Anaheim Convention Center. The Numismatic Friends of Sherlock Holmes Dinner will be held at… Continue Reading
“… had partaken of an excellent dinner.” – The Valley of Fear (VALL) A combination of ten Sherlockians and numismatists turned out for the Numismatic Friends of Sherlock Holmes Dinner held March 3, 2016 at the Green Door Public House in Dallas, Texas. TFG was in Dallas as part of the American Numismatic Association’s National… Continue Reading
“But they listened to my story with a smile.” – The Adventure of The Five Orange Pips (FIVE) March should be an exciting month. With the American Numismatic Association’s National Money Show taking place in Dallas, we will have the Numismatic Friends of Sherlock Holmes Dinner at the Green Door Public House on Thursday, March 3rd. Based… Continue Reading