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[Shangas]

The shears are working pretty well. They're absolutely massive.

11-1/2 inches long, with a cutting-edge of 6-1/2 inches. Solid chromed steel. There's only one mark on them. It says: "BONUM", and it's inside an oval.

There is a place in town that sharpens knives. $5.00 for a small pair of scissors/knife, and $10.00 for a large pair of scissors/knife.

If I can, I'd rather sharpen them at home and save the $10.00. I'm doing pretty good so far...

 

[jamespowers]

The shears are working pretty well. They're absolutely massive.

11-1/2 inches long, with a cutting-edge of 6-1/2 inches. Solid chromed steel. There's only one mark on them. It says: "BONUM", and it's inside an oval.

There is a place in town that sharpens knives. $5.00 for a small pair of scissors/knife, and $10.00 for a large pair of scissors/knife.

If I can, I'd rather sharpen them at home and save the $10.00. I'm doing pretty good so far...

That is a very large pair of shears. If you work over an hour on them then you have lost money----rather than spending the $10 and getting it done fast and professionally.

 

[jamespowers]

Absolutely, I will endeavour to make sure this finds it's rightful place and hopefully make a few bucks in the process.

A few bucks would be good but I am wishing you lots of bucks instead.

 

[Shangas]

If I can't get them sharpened, then I'll send them out. But I'm happy with the results. They cut the whole length of the blades, but they are a bit unreliable. So they do cut, but a professional sharpener could probably get them to cut more reliably.

 

[jamespowers]

If I can't get them sharpened, then I'll send them out. But I'm happy with the results. They cut the whole length of the blades, but they are a bit unreliable. So they do cut, but a professional sharpener could probably get them to cut more reliably.

Well you aren't likely to use the heck out of them in the next couple of days making sport coats for the whole family so I would say leave well enough alone for now. But if you are making sport coats then I'll send you my measurements......

 

[Shangas]

Hahaha!! My sewing-skills are beginner-level. Intermediate at best. I'm sure if you left it to my grandmother, she would've sewed you up a whole suit! She was a real wizard with a Singer. She could make clothing out of anything.

My latest modest sewing-project can be found in the Attire & Accouterments board discussion "Gentlemen: Show us What You've Made". A simple pair of house-slippers

I'm wearing them right now. Very soft and comfortable.

 

[jamespowers]

Hahaha!! My sewing-skills are beginner-level. Intermediate at best. I'm sure if you left it to my grandmother, she would've sewed you up a whole suit! She was a real wizard with a Singer. She could make clothing out of anything.

My latest modest sewing-project can be found in the Attire & Accouterments board discussion "Gentlemen: Show us What You've Made". A simple pair of house-slippers

I'm wearing them right now. Very soft and comfortable.

Hey, slippers are as good as anything. Do they have a coat of arms embroidered on the front?

 

[Shangas]

Hahaha! No, no coat of arms or monogram or anything. I could probably do that, but I wouldn't know what I would want to sew on!

 

[jamespowers]

Hahaha! No, no coat of arms or monogram or anything. I could probably do that, but I wouldn't know what I would want to sew on!

Something personal to you. Maybe some WWII nose art.

 

[V.C. Brunswick]

Today's finds from Long Beach Veterans' Stadium Flea Market.
Vintage pressed steel Mail Truck by Buddy L (circa 1960s/1970s) and diecast Hanomag SdKfz 251/22 halftrack by Dinky (circa 1970s).

 

[esteban68]

last weekend's car boot finds;

 

[esteban68]

a few more shots;

and these I forgot to put in the shot!

 

[Giftmacher]

Very nice, the umbrella is spectacular!

 

[Shangas]

I love the gloves. And the hairbrush set. I have one that looks almost identical to that. Except mine are made by Kent, and are ebony. But they're of the same oval style and come in an identical leather case.

 

[esteban68]

Giftmacher, the wife spied the 'brolly' and pointed out the stay arrangement that's why I bought it for it's beautiful engineering and that it was only a pound! it's in full working order too which is nice.

Funny you should mention that Shangas the good lady picked up an ebony set on the same car boot later on completely unused at three quid! I should have bought them and could now kick myself for not doing so
The gloves I am sure are Dents pecary?as I have other pairs made and finished exactly the same, these appear very lightly if ever used and fit quite well if a little snug but they may loosen up.

 

[Shangas]

I love the braces! But what's that little knife with the leather sheath?

 

[esteban68]

We were told it was a travelling fruit knife but it does not seem sharp enough to cut orange skin? could be used as a small butter/spreading knife though....useful as she is currently putting together a 'vintage' two person picnic hamper.

 

[earl]

Was a good week to hit up thrift stores AKA Goodwill to re-stock my closets a bit. Actually found a couple of things with the new tags still on them. 1 that wasn't new but in great shape was a pair of navy dress slacks I've been wanting. Amazingly hard to find that color in men's dress slacks. When I encounter a maker name I'm unfamiliar with, like to look it up on the web. I wanted certain characteristics-cuffed, pleated, soft drape and fabric. This certainly had that- a Zanella. Found out it's from an Italian maker and some men's stores with a web presence are currently selling them for 50 times what I paid for this one. No wonder I'd never heard of them as I never get into the kind of store that would stock these. Earl

 

[Tinseltown]

This couch
And at a total bargain - Roughly $110. I told the seller i didnt even wanna bother haggling with her when the price was that reasonable.

It is in AMAZING condition. Firm cushions, only 1-2 minor scuffs on the cushions.
The upholstry is fastened with beautiful brass nails. LOVE
My only gripe is that its more green-blue than blue-green. I have a pastel blue bedroom with a hint of rose accesories... so this jewel tone works.

How would you date it? The style tells me early 1900s, but the mint condition throws me off a bit.

What say ye?




Looks nice with my vanity table, methinks. :eusa_clap

 

[Giftmacher]

Giftmacher, the wife spied the 'brolly' and pointed out the stay arrangement that's why I bought it for it's beautiful engineering and that it was only a pound! it's in full working order too which is nice.

Funny you should mention that Shangas the good lady picked up an ebony set on the same car boot later on completely unused at three quid! I should have bought them and could now kick myself for not doing so
The gloves I am sure are Dents pecary?as I have other pairs made and finished exactly the same, these appear very lightly if ever used and fit quite well if a little snug but they may loosen up.

Yup, these weren't made for a few months like nowadays.