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A Scion Society of The Baker Street Irregulars
Numismatists Do Not Fear Change
“… If I were a sculptor …” – The Problem of Thor Bridge (THOR) In our recent post about the badges issued by the Sherlock Holmes Society of London, we mentioned that they were based on designs by noted sculptor, and SHSL member, John Doubleday, but did not offer up any other information about this… Continue Reading
“There is always the chance of finger-marks or something.” – The Adventure of the Three Gables (3GAB) The Latent Print Section of New York’s Police Department has issued a second challenge coin featuring Sherlock Holmes. In early 2015, they issued their first challenge coin that had a white background. The second challenge coin, issued in… 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
“Others again spoke of some early love affair …” – A Study In Scarlet (STUD) With today being Valentine’s Day, we share this love token featuring Sherlock Holmes initials (for those who think the initials on this token are actually H S, you’re welcome to write your own post). This silver British sixpence had the… 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
“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
“… 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
“… 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