A Scion Society of The Baker Street Irregulars
Numismatists Do Not Fear Change
“… it was some strange creature …” – The Adventure of the Engineer’s Thumb (ENGR) Back in 1992, the Original Hobo Nickel Society was formed to promote the collecting of engraved buffalo nickels that had been produced prior to 1980. Most of these “original” nickels were engraved with nails, knifes, files and perhaps some punches. In… Continue Reading
“… he hauled something in as a fisherman lands a fish …” – The Valley of Fear (VALL) 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,… Continue Reading
“I only saw it because I was looking for it.” – The Adventure of Silver Blaze (SILV) Last week, we posted our most recent HolmeWork assignment and asked for your help in determining if the Sherlock Holmes Memorabilia Company had produced a medal. Roger Johnson, the 48th Garrideb, reached out to us with comments about a… Continue Reading
“The French have a very neat way of putting these things.” – The Sign of The Four (SIGN) The Krewe of Caesar was formed in 1978 and would hold their first Mardi Gras parade in 1980. Today they are the largest Mardi Gras Carnival group in Jefferson Parrish, Louisiana. It’s parade in Metairie is known for their… Continue Reading
“… playing cards round the dining-room table …” – The Adventure of the Devil’s Foot (DEVI) In August, we reported on a dealer coin that was struck to accompany a Hounds of the Baskervilles card deck noted playing card designer Jackson Robinson. Robinson also came out with a card deck honoring Sherlock Holmes, in several… Continue Reading
“… with a loud breathing of a running man.” – The Sign of The Four (SIGN) Back in February, we first reported about the WhoLock Comic Con 5k Run and it’s Sherlock themed medal. The original plan was to award two separate medals, one for Doctor Who and one for Sherlock, which could be combined and worn together. Those… Continue Reading
“I have a small pawnbroker’s business …” – The Adventure of the Red-Headed League (REDH) This month’s HolmeWork assignment might turn out to be a wild goose chase. In the two years since our group was formed, I have heard whispers from other Sherlockians about a possible medal that was issued by the Sherlock Holmes… Continue Reading
“You are a funny one …” – The Man with the Twisted Lip (TWIS) Two years ago, we discussed Jerry Lewis being awarded the French Legion of Honour and briefly discussed his work in the movie It’s Only Money. For some of the marketing items for that movie, Jerry Lewis is very clearly seen wearing a… Continue Reading
“He could run!” – The Adventure of Shoscombe Old Place (SHOS) Back in February we first reported about the medal that was being issued for a virtual 22.1 mile race called Baker Street Bound. We have received the medal from the Geek’d Out Running Club and it is very nicely done. OBVERSE: BAKER STREET BOUND… Continue Reading
“The door had eventually to be opened by a locksmith from Aldershot.” -The Adventure of the Crooked Man (CROO) Back in 2011, an online marketing company called 1 Sale A Day, was offering a lock pick set that was housed in a container that looked like a check / credit card for Sherlock Holmes. If… Continue Reading