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[Gin&Tonics]

Those little coin-carriers were popularly called sovereign-cases, Gin, since they were supposed to hold sovereign-coins. You could buy double-cases, that would hold sovereigns and half-sovereigns, as well.

Ah, thanks, Shangas! I was actually thinking that it might just possibly fit 2 or 3 of the modern British 1lb coins. I have one stashed away; I should try it out and see if it fits.

 

[Shangas]

lb = pound weight.

Pound sterling = British currency.

 

[Gin&Tonics]

lb = pound weight.

Pound sterling = British currency.

Yes, I know, but as I don't have the little pound sterling symbol on my keyboard, it's simply easier to type lb and be done with it

 

[Oldsarge]

Well, there's the tie cabinet I just finished.

I have been giving some thought to getting a pattern for a vest and using up several of the tanned deer skins I have sitting around. It would be cool under a tweed jacket.

 

[MikeBravo]

lb = pound weight.

Pound sterling = British currency.

Pre-decimal British and Australian currency was pounds, shillings and pence (pennies), abbreviated as L/S/D. Often seen is shop displays, probablyeasierthanwriting the £ symbol.

I can't remember exactly how it went. I think there were 12 pence in a shilling, and maybe 12 shillings in a pound. Coins were in ha'penny (half a penny), penny, tu'ppence (two pence), thr'pence (three pence), sixpence (six pennies) and the shilling. I don't know where the sovereigns and half sovereigns came into it.

Next up was the pound, then there was guineas which was valued at one pound, one shilling.

I was only five years old when decimal currency came in here in 1966 so don't remember a lot.

 

[MikeBravo]

I found an interesting link about the old currency

Old English Money

 

[Gin&Tonics]

Sounds bloody confusing to me Silly Brits and their oddball weights and measures...

 

[Shangas]

12d (pence) = 1s (shilling)

20s = 1L (Pound).

1 crown = 5s, or 1/4 pound.

1/2 crown = 2/6 (two shillings, sixpence).

1 sovereign (which is what G&T's case holds) = 1L, 1s. (one pound, one shilling).

1 GROAT = 4d.

...Yes it can get damn confusing!

 

[MikeBravo]

Sounds bloody confusing to me Silly Brits and their oddball weights and measures...

The standard was set in 1066, so it was the silly (Norman) French

 

[Gin&Tonics]

The standard was set in 1066, so it was the silly (Norman) French

Aha! Those pesky Frenchmen strike again. They were just doing it to make life hard for the English for centuries after!

Here's a single Albert I made, an improved model of a previous one:

Here's the old version for comparison:

The coin is my take on the modern Canadian version of Sherlock Holmes's famed gold sovereign; mine is a Canadian $1 coin, the loonie! Apparently this one is a commemorative first minting from the year the loonie was introduced.

 

[V.C. Brunswick]

Yes, I know, but as I don't have the little pound sterling symbol on my keyboard, it's simply easier to type lb and be done with it

alt + 156 = £

 

[Nick D]

Well, there's the tie cabinet I just finished.

Wow, that's very nice. I could use one with seperate spots for bows and neckties.

 

[Simonds]

Hi everyone, great thread,, there is a ton of talent here! My name is Simonds and I'm new to the lounge. I stumbled across this forum looking at newsboy caps online. I recently became a fan of the 8 paneled cap myself and thanks to my grandmother's teachings years ago, I have put the sewing machine into some use these past few months. I started with patterns that I purchased here in my town for a 6 panel cap, but after some researching I have discovered that the 8 panel seems to be the more popular cap with the vintage collectors. I since have made my own patterns and still tweak them daily. I have already seen some impressive detailed work here in the lounge and that is exactly what I have been needing to help me with my caps. Anyways,,here is a couple pics of some of my work. Hope you enjoy!

 

[Two Types]

Anyways,,here is a couple pics of some of my work. Hope you enjoy!

Splendid. Make sure you post these in 'The Cap Faction' thread.

 

[Simonds]

Thanks Two Types for the comment, I really appreciate it!

 

[Simonds]

hot off the sewing machine,, reclaimed 100% wool in brown herringbone with some blue flakes. I pick up most of my wool from the local thrift store,,this cap was made from a jacket that looked to be from the 70's. The lining is silk from a pair of women's linen trousers.

 

[Simonds]

 

[Simonds]

Great Thread- I make leather jackets and force people to look at them in the outerwear section (also rebuild motorcycles and in my previous life airplanes). I am trying my hand at simple tailoring here and there, am currently trying to re-build a shirt to fit me. At some point I'd like to try making some pants and shirts, but that's way down the road.

Tech question- I make my own patterns from vintage jackets and generally do o.k., but I have one hell of a problem with armholes. I measure ten times, double check as I cut and assemble, and still end up with an armscythe that is too long for the armhole. Anyone have any tricks? Suggestions?
Cheers
Mark

Amazing work! Good job!

 

[Gin&Tonics]

Wow Simonds, that jacket is fantastic. You have an impressive talent! Where did you learn to do all this stuff?

 

[Simonds]

The jacket isn't my work, Gin&Tonics, that creation is claimed by fishmeok.