A Scion Society of The Baker Street Irregulars
Numismatists Do Not Fear Change
“… 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
“… 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
“… I should have had a medal the size of a soup plate.” – The Adventure of The Three Garridebs (3GAR) LONDON (AP) October 16, 2002 – It may seem elementary now, but when Sherlock Holmes used his knowledge of chemistry to crack cases, he broke important ground in crime detection. On Wednesday, the Royal Society… Continue Reading
“It is something new for me to see my name in the papers…” – The Adventure of the Cardboard Box (CARD) At the recent November 1st luncheon meeting of the Adventuresses of Sherlock Holmes, three Garridebs were invested as members of ASH. Congratulations to the 43rd Garrideb, Robert J. Stek who has the ASH investiture… Continue Reading
“… a good fat goose …” – The Adventure of The Blue Carbuncle (BLUE) It’s time for the dreaded “geese on coins” post for this month’s focus on The Blue Carbuncle. As we know, Henry Baker was bringing home a goose when he was attacked and left it behind upon the appearance of Peterson the commissionaire. Peterson brought… Continue Reading
” … a luxurious club …” – The Adventure of The Five Orange Pips (FIVE) Over the years, Philadelphia’s The Sons of the Copper Beeches have met at many locations. On Friday, February 20, 1953, they met at the headquarters of the Union League of Philadelphia. The Union League dates back to December 27, 1862, when… Continue Reading
“… and had delivered his usual brilliant lecture to a crowded class.” – The Adventure of The Creeping Man (CREE) During the American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) 100th Anniversary Convention (aka The World’s Fair of Money, the first ANA convention to use this marketing theme) in August, 1991, the then Vice President of the ANA, Edward C. Rochette,… Continue Reading
“… the tracking and arrest of Huret, the Boulevard assassin – an exploit which won for Holmes an autograph letter of thanks from the French President and the Order of the Legion of Honour.” – The Adventure of the Golden Pince-Nez (GOLD) Marie François Sadi Carnot, President of the Third Republic of France, was stabbed and… Continue Reading
“She had flung into the lake a bag containing some curious contents.” – The Adventure of The Musgrave Ritual (MUSG) This month’s HolmeWork assignment comes via a letter published in the July 7, 2002 issue of The E-Sylum: Christopher Eimer writes: “The ongoing correspondence in The E-Sylum relating to Sherlock Holmes, and in particular Alan Luedeking’s request for… Continue Reading