DIDO.1 20,804 Posted May 28, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2021 I'd never heard of em....turns out there's a couple of lodges a mile down the road. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DIDO.1 20,804 Posted May 28, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2021 1 minute ago, sid g said: some of the medals, sashes and aprons unless something special dont make good money so before you dive in do your research , Yeah I wouldn't buy anything like that. Same with the masonic stuff, it's pointless unless it's your own lodge Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DIDO.1 20,804 Posted May 28, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2021 This is an old menu from my lodge. Gutted I missed it at auction 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DIDO.1 20,804 Posted May 29, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2021 10 minutes ago, sid g said: just got this cast metal stick stand I could keep my swords and clubs in that 1 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DIDO.1 20,804 Posted May 29, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2021 (edited) 13 hours ago, DIDO.1 said: I could keep my swords and clubs in that I'm not actually sure why any of you think that's funny. A decent cast stand at the front door...full of my swords and clubs... Could do with a hook to hang various baffalo head gear on... I actually think you deserve a laughing face cos you don't think that's normal /healthy /cool as fck Edited May 29, 2021 by DIDO.1 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DIDO.1 20,804 Posted May 29, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2021 Fckin freaks 2 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ken's Deputy 4,456 Posted May 29, 2021 Report Share Posted May 29, 2021 Had a tradesman call round to one of my places, one time, Dido. Place away from my home town, Came through the front door. Did what ever he'd came to do. On the way out, he spotted the Firemans axe resting behind the front door. He looked at me as if I'd suddenly sprouted two more heads! " Firemans axe, by your door? 'Nice!' " He said. Never forgot that. Thought to myself, at the time; " What a charmed life you must have had. Brought up in a place, so nice, you can open your front door to any knock, without feeling it may lead to you fighting for your fukking life. " 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
greg64 2,560 Posted May 30, 2021 Report Share Posted May 30, 2021 On 28/05/2021 at 21:01, DIDO.1 said: This is an old menu from my lodge. Gutted I missed it at auction I have a Masonic sword inside a walking cane probably victorian 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DIDO.1 20,804 Posted May 30, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2021 1 hour ago, greg64 said: I have a Masonic sword inside a walking cane probably victorian Let me know if you ever want to sell it!!! Katchum.....fck off 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
johnbaz 363 Posted June 5, 2021 Report Share Posted June 5, 2021 I recently bought a set of EPNS Kings pattern cutlery off facey marketplace for £20!, Don't look like they've been used but were tarnished, I spent two hours polishing them then chucked em all in the sink with loads of fairy bubbly water, Stuck me hand in and sliced the tip of me finger! Also sent payment today for a watch, It's the brand that everyone loves to hate!- Invicta!! It was bought new in december last year, The chap had the mineral glass crystal replaced with a domed sapphire type..It comes with the bracelet too as the chap removed it to fit the Nato strap.. It's powered by a Seiko NH-35 movement so should be reliable.. And won some fab Opticron bins last week for next to nowt! (£23 posted!) , They're really bright and clear- Collimation is spot on! John 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ken's Deputy 4,456 Posted June 5, 2021 Report Share Posted June 5, 2021 12 minutes ago, johnbaz said: And won some fab Opticron bins last week for next to nowt! (£23 posted!) , They're really bright and clear- Collimation is spot on! Andy Kelly's feverishly typing you a PM, even as you read this. 4 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WILF 44,182 Posted June 5, 2021 Report Share Posted June 5, 2021 Been lucky enough to come across all sorts of interesting stuff over the years, Scarpa Bastiano Sofas, Mies Van Der Rhoh, Eames, Miller, Naguchi, Panton. Found a lovely old drum table once that some prick had painted with varnish !......a week of careful stripping and waxing and a trip to Bonhams brought it back to glory. Old 18th century bookcases, 17th century refectory tables. I used to just trade them off to a pal who was in that job, I was more concerned with bulk and stacking up the numbers. I appreciate it all more now that shifting 40 tons of kit a week don’t seem so appealing ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Elchapo 3,094 Posted June 5, 2021 Report Share Posted June 5, 2021 On 30/05/2021 at 11:56, greg64 said: I have a Masonic sword inside a walking cane probably victorian What a beauty , Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WILF 44,182 Posted June 5, 2021 Report Share Posted June 5, 2021 1 minute ago, sid g said: now i`m out the job wilf i look back at some of the gear i`m shifted and wish i`d of kept a few bits back ,,i had a little collection from one family father n sons medals and death plaques grandmother mothers samplers death furneral notices family photos i got the lot from one of the clearance lads on newark antique fair i was sorting it thought i`ll hang on to this but before the end of the day i`d sold it to an american buyer for a decent profit ,,, i had a cracking 3 plank 1800c french farmhouse table that nearly cost me a divorce when i sold it out my dining room shifted some nice french glassware that i liked a nice chest on chest i should of kept and a big old art nouveau sideboard and my 1970s jukebox when you can turn a few quid on something sometimes its gotta go , It’s all about the profit mate. The “antique” job is something I have been studying a bit, where I struggled was that things I used to deal in had a set value in the trade but I have come to the conclusion it don’t work like that with antiques. From what I can work out one dealer can make twice what another dealer can make on the same item for something as simple as he took a better photo and presented it better ?.......is that a fair assessment do you think mate ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
forest of dean redneck 11,183 Posted June 6, 2021 Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 10 hours ago, johnbaz said: I recently bought a set of EPNS Kings pattern cutlery off facey marketplace for £20!, Don't look like they've been used but were tarnished, I spent two hours polishing them then chucked em all in the sink with loads of fairy bubbly water, Stuck me hand in and sliced the tip of me finger! Also sent payment today for a watch, It's the brand that everyone loves to hate!- Invicta!! It was bought new in december last year, The chap had the mineral glass crystal replaced with a domed sapphire type..It comes with the bracelet too as the chap removed it to fit the Nato strap.. It's powered by a Seiko NH-35 movement so should be reliable.. And won some fab Opticron bins last week for next to nowt! (£23 posted!) , They're really bright and clear- Collimation is spot on! John I got a lovely old set of binos from charity shop last year £9.99 missing 2 dust caps they are kept in my car . They have a lever to adjust the focus . It’s amazing what can turn up from a rummage 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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