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November 2014 HolmeWork Assignment – An Update: The Granada Studios Tour Sherlock Holmes Medal

Posted on September 11, 2015 by Greg D. Ruby • 2 Comments

“Having completed my studies there …” – A Study In Scarlet (STUD) Last November, we published a HolmeWork assignment asking if there was a Sherlock Holmes themed token or medal for the old Granada Studios Tour. Earlier this week, we received photographs of a Granada Studios Tour medal that featured a Sherlock Holmes themed design. It… Continue Reading

Four More Mystery / Sherlockian Themed Checks

Posted on September 11, 2015 by Greg D. Ruby • 0 Comments

“Have you your cheque-book?” – The Adventure of The Beryl Coronet (BERY) Earlier this year, we published a post about Sherlockian themed checks that were available from Check Advantage. The 44th Garrideb, Frank Mentzel aka “Merridew, of abominable memory,” was kind to share an earlier set of mystery themed personalized that Check Advantage had offered several… Continue Reading

Somogyi Designs Holmes Centennial Medal (1987)

Posted on September 11, 2015 by Coin World Staff Writer • 1 Comment

“… But you’ll always find scratches round a keyhole.” – The Adventure of the Golden Pince Nez (GOLD) Reprinted from the November 18, 1987 issue of Coin World An art medal commemorating the centennial of the Sherlock Holmes character has been created by noted West Coast artist Marika Somogyi. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, creator of the fictional… Continue Reading

NYPD Arson & Explosion Squad Issue Sherlockian Themed Challenge Coin

Posted on September 7, 2015 by Greg D. Ruby • 0 Comments

“… before the shattering roar of the explosion…” – The Valley of Fear (VALL) Earlier this year, the Arson & Explosion Squad of the Special Investigations Division of the New York Police Department issued a challenge coin that features a silhouette of Sherlock Holmes. OBVERSE: (star) SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION (star) / N.Y.P.D. / (3 stars) /… Continue Reading

Japanese Real Estate Portal Issued A Sherlockian Themed Phone Card

Posted on September 6, 2015 by Greg D. Ruby • 0 Comments

“I went to the house agents …” -The Adventure of Wisteria Lodge (WIST) Many of the visitors to this website probably recall the days when pay phones were a common site when walking down a city sidewalk or inside a hotel lobby. You would drop a few coins into the phone, dial the number and… Continue Reading

HolmeWork Assignment for August: An Aluminum Holmes Medal

Posted on August 29, 2015 by Greg D. Ruby • 2 Comments

“Each of these wore some scarf or medallion as emblem of his office.” – The Valley of Fear (VALL) Our Holme Continue Reading

Create a Sherlockian Debit Card

Posted on August 29, 2015 by Greg D. Ruby • 1 Comment

“… He has £220 standing to his credit in the Capital and Counties Bank.” – The Adventure of The Man With The Twisted Lip (TWIS) In an attempt to gain customers, many U.S. banks are allowing their clients to personalize the design of their debit cards. Several banks, on their websites, allow you to upload… Continue Reading

TFG Issues 2015 Medal, Lapel Pin

Posted on August 24, 2015 by Greg D. Ruby • 2 Comments

” … when I should have had a medal the size of a soup plate.” – The Adventure of The Three Garridebs (3GAR) At our recent annual meeting in Chicago during the American Numismatic Association’s World’s Fair of Money, the newly issued lapel pin and 2015 medal for The Fourth Garrideb were revealed. The 2 inch… Continue Reading

Somogyi Creates Sherlock Holmes Centennial Medal (1987)

Posted on August 24, 2015 by Greg D. Ruby • 1 Comment

“… But you’ll always find scratches round a keyhole.” – The Adventure of the Golden Pince Nez (GOLD) Reprinted from the December 1987 issue of The Numismatist In honor of the centennial of the introduction of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Marika Somogyi has added her name to the list of Sherlockian interpreters with an… Continue Reading

TFG Issues Wooden Nickel for 2015 ANA World’s Fair of Money

Posted on August 3, 2015 by Greg D. Ruby • 1 Comment

“It is a little souvenir …” – A Case of Identity (IDEN) The Fourth Garrideb will be giving away the above pictured wooden nickels at next week’s World’s Fair of Money in Rosemont, Illinois. This event, sponsored by the American Numismatic Association, will be held at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center from Tuesday, August… Continue Reading