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Hems303

England

Hi everyone, I'm a collector and also a professional Artist & Illustrator. I love collecting Victorian writing and drawing equipment, but in the end anything collecHi everyone, I'm a collector and also a professional Artist & Illustrator. I love collecting Victorian writing and drawing equipment, but in the end anything collectable is fair game for me!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I have Museum & Art Gallery research & conservation experience. ~~~~ eMail: hems303@gmail.com For a brief introduction to my artwork; see:~~~ http://www.flickr.com/photos/hems303~~~~~~~ A good intro to collecting Victorian pencils:~ http://www.hintsandthings.com/office/pencils.htm (Read more)

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Silver pencil (Champagne Bottle) by Sampson Mordan. - Pensin Pens
2 months ago
Daimler Ferret Restoration (Mills Grenades) - Military and Wartimein Military and Wart…
4 months ago
Silver Case for Gold Sovereign - Sterling Silverin Sterling Silver
5 months ago
Silver overlaid glass Decanter - Art Glassin Art Glass
5 months ago
Queen Victoria Silver Dish #2 - Sterling Silverin Sterling Silver
5 months ago
Daimler Ferret Restoration No.10 (Final) - Military and Wartimein Military and Wart…
5 months ago
Dip Pen Stand - Pensin Pens
5 months ago
Vases ? (Unidentified) - Art Potteryin Art Pottery
5 months ago
Brass with green enamel inlay box - Advertisingin Advertising
6 months ago
Daimler Ferret Restoration No.9 - Military and Wartimein Military and Wart…
6 months ago

Comments

  1. Nice item, better story. Lucky man.
  2. Nice...same year as my No4 (T) Lee Enfield sniper rifle but from the "other side". Thanks for posting.
  3. BHock45...Thanks for that. That answers the question. Spot On! Thanks Steve
  4. Hi if you are Joe Hadfield-Smith and left me a message about the history of this "family" piece: I'm afraid your question/comment got deleted because you made offer to purchase. If you want just info ...
  5. Thanks for the interest from Poop, PhilDavidAlexanderMorris and kindy, much appreciated. ttomtuckerttomtucker
  6. Thanks for the "loves": Poop, inky, miKKoChristmas11,bratjdd, BELLIN68, Moonstonelover21, kerry10, AmberRose and walksoftly!
  7. Hi Sean. I'm very well, weather is dreadful for spring (in England) just had a sudden, unexpected heavy snow storm that has brought everything to a standstill (as usual). So having a restful weekend ...
  8. With regard to comments .14, .15 & .18 above: It is with regret that I point out that AR8Jason has deleted ALL his Collectors Weekly posts showcasing his beautiful and extensive collection of antique ...
  9. With regard to comment .13 above: It is with regret that I point out that AR8Jason has deleted ALL his Collectors Weekly posts showcasing his beautiful and extensive collection of antique gold, silver...
  10. With regard to my comment .2 above: It is with regret that I point out that AR8Jason has deleted all his Collectors Weekly posts showcasing his beautiful and extensive collection of antique gold, silv...
  11. With regard to my comment .9 above: It is with regret that I point out that AR8Jason has deleted all his Collectors Weekly posts showcasing his beautiful and extensive collection of antique gold, silv...
  12. Ahhh.. but in England...a foot of snow even in the depth of winter IS a major disaster!! lol
  13. Signaholic...thanks for posting...THE POWER OF ADVERTISING ....saw this.... realised I needed one...went to the fridge and got myself a frosty one...the good old glass bottle with prise off top...just...
  14. I'm sure Lucas will have a "pithy" retort in store for either or both of us (bless him....CW would be a lesser forum without him!) I seem to be away from home more and more recently (business). Regard...
  15. Hi Hunter I agree with most of Vetraio50's points but especially about looking at the other fonts for perhaps a more homogenous feel. My thought is that S&T does seems to be receding somewhat into th...
  16. Re: your comment .1 .... You've got a point there...I really didn't think that through.. lol ;)
  17. Thanks for the "love" David, much appreciated! Hope You & Yours are all well! Regards, Steve
  18. Regarding the Ferret and all it's equipment; including the Mills Grenades here; now it's all fully restored and together, we have a huge week long military show coming up in May, where we'll be exhibi...
  19. Fair play to you Lucas! Sounds like your Island Gov is more intractable than even ours! Mind you, getting in touch with our PM would be impossible and almost probably as futile! Our little island migh...
  20. Yo Blunderbuss2, just a quick "drive by" in my busy schedule...Haven't had time to post (swamp) you with anything new. Have managed to buy myself several new acquisitions but really don't know when I'...
  21. Hi Sydney... You bet Smileys are still used .. I do anyway! ;) Nice to see a new younger member on CW and with so much enthusiasm! A big welcome to you. It's great to have interest/s the same as you...
  22. Just spotted this. What a fantastic and evocative picture, thanks for posting!
  23. The Landrover Defender, 90 and 110 (long wheelbase) are all due to go out of production soon. Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) in Birmingham UK are finding there is no way to machine build these vehicles and s...
  24. Yo Blunderbuss....just passin' thru! Like the book. Stay well. Steve
  25. True enough..good point! ;)
  26. Thanks for the post BHock45. Why was coin silver work so prevalent in the States as apposed to say England?
  27. I think post war..a lot of SS gear was destroyed out-of-hand because of the obvious "negative" connotations associated!
  28. The guy advising/teaching the casting (fascinating and absorbing "pastime") did waffle on about "alloys" and dangers of making the ammo too soft/too hard...he seemed to know what he was talking about ...
  29. As it is so rare now-a-days for modern motorcycles to leak oil..I think I'll post a series of photos of my garage/workshops floors on Collectors Weekly for all to enjoy...Jackson Pollack couldn't have...
  30. That they do Kerry! All over the place! One place I used to stop..they had decided to have posh "paviours" laid and I knew my welcome with the Triumph was up when the lady-of-the-house rushed out with...
  31. Nice...I still have the SS black but never found the SA version...Will have to post mine but the blade finish is a bit "pockmarked". What with yours, mine and Bluemax's...we could have a fine old coll...
  32. Hi Lucas! Yes I'm back for a short while (they let me out!)....yeah got some..now wait for this......got some....(made some!).... HAND CAST .303 180 grain spitzer boattail bullet heads...cast in a mix...
  33. P.S: Is that a Lewis Leather you are wearing ...with Frank Harris boots?...still have mine but seen better days! lol
  34. Hi Petey...I'm afraid I'm still keeping alive the Great British Motorcycle oil leaks with my Nortons/Triumphs...rebuilt many times but still resolutely leaking from the usual places! Mind you, I've go...
  35. Nice one BHock45, and vetrai050...straight into my CW "silver collection" Thx.
  36. Re: Bluemax1914: I had already "loved" and "collected one of his items, without realising you were talking about the same guy!: http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/82210-ac-45-nazi-german-p-38-ou...
  37. I'll second Kevin in welcoming you to Collectors Weekly, you have VERY fine items, they, and you will be very welcome here! Regards, Steve
  38. Thanks Lucas & Kevin..will go check out bluemax1914 while I have chance! TTFN, Steve
  39. Hi Lucas....OK I'll bite....it's drawn me out..lol. A very nice book and good find/condition. Lately I just don't seem to get any time to myself for CW or anything else for that matter....I have just...
  40. Hi Sean...bless....didn't think anyone would miss me still!..Lol I've been super busy lately, which leaves little time to myself for relaxing with my CW friends! I hope to get some downtime soon, to ...
  41. Thanks for posting Ron...TE Lawrence was killed in a M/c crash in my home county of Dorset..just down the road from my home (whilst riding his SS100). Steve
  42. Hi vreelandsvintage, welcome to CW...as usual blunderbuss2 is right-on...it is the Swiss M78 Vetterli .41 RF Bolt Action Rifle made in the 1870's see the following link for one being fired and demo' e...
  43. Blunderbuss2: Thanks for that mate! Sorry for delay in responding but as you know; I was away from CW for 3 weeks. For anyone confused by comment about comical lion face crest, it was referring to ...
  44. epson233, cheers my friend! Much appreciated......good'ole blunderbuss! Lucas has the sort of sense of humour that blisters paint but makes you grin on even the darkest day! Kind Regards Steve P...
  45. For anyone interested and to save you searching around here are all the active links to the previous Collectors Weekly Posts of the "Ferret Restoration": http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/692...
  46. Thanks for all the "love-it's" from: PhilDavidAlexanderMorris, epson233, miKKoChristmas11, BELLIN68, rniederman, AR8Jason, and Laureniscontent and mustangtony, cheers! 8
  47. Heres another item related to the Ferret!: http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/80689-daimler-ferret-restoration-mills-grenad
  48. Never mind mate, you'll get there in the end. It will be worthwhile, and will make a glorious CW post for us all!
  49. pops52...thanks for the kind comment. I had been looking for one over a long period and then the wife found one for me when I wasn't looking! The Sampson Mordan examples are hard to find for sure!
  50. I don't know about the Yank equivalents but I've thrown three of these No.36 beauties in the 70's and they make a lovely melodious deep thump! (we were "rabbitting" at the time and had become a "littl...
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1715 Plate Fleet Coin Pendant WWII 1944 Stomperud Krag ? Old Sterling Silver Sword Coin Silver Spoon by J.J. Low & Co. Gas station Statia flag contest Loetz Titania Silver Overlay Simple but decorative heavy sterling silver necklace 1931 The pause that refreshes Coca Cola blotter CW REDESIGN - GIVE US FEEDBACK! Webster Sterling Silver "Only a thimble full" Jigger Germany or Austria Post WWII US Army troops with Maxim M1904 Machine gun 1975 Norton Commando Barn Find Very light blue ribbon waved glass Fenton bell Brooklyn Bridge SIGNS OF THE CARIBES MP38/40 book

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Black powder pistol 800 silver vase I found this painting of the USS Connecticut, by Fred Pansing. anybody know anything about it? Match Safe Mechanicals I was left these two pens and was curious if anyone can tell me anything about them? A VINTAGE BAKELITE BOWLING BALL LIQUOR SHOT SET Sterling pen ~Towle a photograph of the town my wife came from Bustling Richland Springs, Texas My Dad prints from 1940 Etching of Eindhoven Cathedral/Gift to Herrn Major Klempin March 17, 1944 Teah strainer very old. Silver with farming related images. Sci-fi creatures from the early 1900s! More found vintage art prints... 1960's Seascape Oil Painting by T Judas ?? Vintage Pewter Cup~Fascinating Shape~Signed RL, TIN~Any Guesses? "A New Year on the Cimarron" by Frederic Remington mech Pencils from an auction - posted by request Pencil Collection on Flickr!

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