paulus 26 Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 a couple of old sticks, first is a gin stick, not in the best of condition but ive never seen another one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lab 10,979 Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 Stig will be getting a stir in his pants when he sees this...................... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paulus 26 Posted March 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 the next is an old stick that one of my lads found years ago under a hedge Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the_stig 6,614 Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 (edited) Stig will be getting a stir in his pants when he sees this...................... how true is that -- paulus you got a few nice bits n bobs i`ve got a few somewhr myself with silver bands have you ever seen the jersey brussel sprout sticks had a few of them .. trouble is with me i cant hang to owt first bid at the right money and its away .. the mrs got a loft full of crown derby i keep trying to get my hands on .. Edited March 28, 2012 by the_stig Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the_stig 6,614 Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 (edited) what does the inscription say -- got a book on sticks and canes i`ll see if i can shed any light on it .. Edited March 28, 2012 by the_stig Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spazzy paddy 127 Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 the next is an old stick that one of my lads found years ago under a hedge would it be classed as a knob stick ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paulus 26 Posted March 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 what does the inscription say -- got a book on sticks and canes i`ll see if i can shed any light on it .. it says "touch me gin stick" as the actress said to the bishop its got thistle heads carved into it so could well be scotish Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paulus 26 Posted March 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 the next is an old stick that one of my lads found years ago under a hedge would it be classed as a knob stick ? looks more like a bollock to me :laugh: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spazzy paddy 127 Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 heres 1 im working on fallow antler handle mounted with a 1966 shilling all it needs is a collar varnish and fuffell.another that i found at a carboot needs a new handle Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spazzy paddy 127 Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 (edited) last 1 i made for the 1984 miners strike some dozzy cow spilt paint on it lol Edited March 28, 2012 by spazzy paddy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lab 10,979 Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 what does the inscription say -- got a book on sticks and canes i`ll see if i can shed any light on it .. it says "touch me gin stick" as the actress said to the bishop its got thistle heads carved into it so could well be scotish Go on Urban Dictionary and type in "Gin Stick".............. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rob190364 2,594 Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 I just can't believe someone bought a book on sticks and canes!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lab 10,979 Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 I just can't believe someone bought a book on sticks and canes!! I can.....i'm seriously thinking about learning all about this antique stuff and going round the car boots and making some coin..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wullz 408 Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 Mate of mine from Nair bought an old Hardy's line winder of a bloke at car boot at Inversnekk thistle ground....£2! Sold it for over 95 on fleabay..... He is at it all the time, goes round all the boot sales.....has got me a couple of boat rods, beach casters and multiplyers to go with...never more than £20 for decent kit. He is retired through ill health, you have to have plenty time on your hands for this kinda things.... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lab 10,979 Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 This is my thinking mate....Learn now and then when i want to retire i can maybe make a few bob just walking around a car boot. Happy Days.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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