A Scion Society of The Baker Street Irregulars
Numismatists Do Not Fear Change
“Somewhere in the vaults of the bank of Cox and Co., at Charing Cross, there is a travel-worn and battered tin dispatch-box with my name, John H. Watson, MD, Late Indian Army, painted upon the lid.” – The Problem of Thor Bridge (THOR) Watson’s Tin Box, a BSI scion that meets in Columbia, Maryland, shares a few… Continue Reading
“‘Data! Data! Data!‘ he cried impatiently. ‘I can’t make bricks without clay.’” – The Adventures of The Copper Beeches (COPP) This column is composed of material (Data!) developed for a short course called Appreciating Sherlock Holmes that I teach twice a year in the Community Education Life Enrichment Program for a local community college. It… Continue Reading
“… I should walk over in time for dinner.” -The Hound of the Baskervilles (HOUN) The Fourth Garrideb will be in Irving, Texas for the American Numismatic Association’ National Money Show being held March 8-10, 2018 at the Irving Convention Center. The Numismatic Friends of Sherlock Holmes Dinner will be held on Friday, March 9, 2018 with… Continue Reading
“Stand with me here upon the terrace, for it may be the last quiet talk that we shall ever have.” – His Last Bow (LAST) We are saddened to learn of passing of Edward C. Rochette, the 5th Garrideb, last month. The Baker Street Irregulars, at their annual dinner meeting, honors those members who have passed “beyond… Continue Reading
Seventeen thoughts for further ponderance of the case at hand – The Devil’s Foot (DEVI) “GIVE ME BACK THAT PEN, HOLMES!” Watson begins this tale with: “In recording from time to time some of the curious experiences and interesting recollections which I associate with my long and intimate friendship with Mr. Sherlock Holmes, I have… Continue Reading
“Under a series of flaming headlines …” – The Adventure of the Retired Colourman (RETI) We were surprised to learn that it’s been 11 months since we last featured our fellow Garridebs in the news. We have a lot to cover, beginning with news from the recent Sherlock Holmes weekend in New York. Denny Dobry was admitted… Continue Reading
“If I were a sculptor …” – The Problem of Thor Bridge (THOR) Marika Somogyi, the sculptor of the 1987 Sherlock Holmes medal, has created designs for two United States commemorative coins. The first was the obverse of the 1991 Mount Rushmore silver dollar. Her second design is the obverse of the 2001 United States Capitol… Continue Reading
“I had called upon my friend Sherlock Holmes upon the second morning after Christmas, with the intention of wishing him the compliments of the season.” – The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle (BLUE) We would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a very safe and happy holiday season to you and your families.… Continue Reading
“That is a question which has puzzled many an expert, and why?” – A Study In Scarlet (STUD) We recently received photographs of ten different mini – philatelic numismatic covers from the 1976 Bicentennial of the United States that feature a small rubber stamped image of a right-facing profile of Sherlock Holmes. … Continue Reading
“I had called upon my friend Sherlock Holmes upon the second morning after Christmas …” – The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle (BLUE) With the holiday season upon us, we will take this opportunity to share this December 23, 1954 telecast of A Christmas Carol for the variety series Shower of Stars. Basil Rathbone, who is the image… Continue Reading