Apologies again for the long silence. I have GREAT news-I am now working in magazine journalism. Wooooohooo! I've wanted this for ages. I have a crazy schedule, but absolutely love it. Anyway, I promise to blog more frequently...
As I had mentioned, I'm taking a break from Magazine review to wax eloquent about my new purchases:
Here is a Khedive's star. Note the sphinx and three great pyramids. As you can see, it was awarded in 1882, for the Egypt campaign (suppression of the rebellion). Recipients of this medal often received the Egypt silver medal as well - unfortunately, I don't own the silver yet.
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Next is a George IIII Silver Crown. Good condition, innit? George IV, of course, was also known as Prinny, on account of having been Prince Regent from 1811 to 1820 (Regency period). Those who have whiled away their teenage years reading regency novels must be quite familiar with the term ;) ;) I've bought this as a gift for my dad for his birthday in August.
This is an Ensign Fulvueflex camera, c.1950s. My first ever vintage camera. N
ext target - an old rolleiflex, no less. I think it looks much nicer than the stuff you get nowadays. This is a TLR (twin lens reflex) and uses 120 film. I'm trying to get it to work. And I spent $4 for the camera and the leather case!
To the left is a Mabie Todd "Jackdaw" fountain pen, made in England. I now have Swan, Blackbird and Jackdaw and need a Mabie Todd "Swallow" pen.
Right, I'm signing off for now, but promise to be back next week with a review of arguably the most popular writing mag of them all, The Writers' Digest. Till then, happy writing (and happy editing to myself)!
As I had mentioned, I'm taking a break from Magazine review to wax eloquent about my new purchases:
Here is a Khedive's star. Note the sphinx and three great pyramids. As you can see, it was awarded in 1882, for the Egypt campaign (suppression of the rebellion). Recipients of this medal often received the Egypt silver medal as well - unfortunately, I don't own the silver yet.
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Next is a George IIII Silver Crown. Good condition, innit? George IV, of course, was also known as Prinny, on account of having been Prince Regent from 1811 to 1820 (Regency period). Those who have whiled away their teenage years reading regency novels must be quite familiar with the term ;) ;) I've bought this as a gift for my dad for his birthday in August.
Here is a Queen Victoria Crown I bought for $12!
This is an Ensign Fulvueflex camera, c.1950s. My first ever vintage camera. N
ext target - an old rolleiflex, no less. I think it looks much nicer than the stuff you get nowadays. This is a TLR (twin lens reflex) and uses 120 film. I'm trying to get it to work. And I spent $4 for the camera and the leather case! 
To the left is a Mabie Todd "Jackdaw" fountain pen, made in England. I now have Swan, Blackbird and Jackdaw and need a Mabie Todd "Swallow" pen. Right, I'm signing off for now, but promise to be back next week with a review of arguably the most popular writing mag of them all, The Writers' Digest. Till then, happy writing (and happy editing to myself)!
Congratulations!!!! I am so happy to see your "new" antiques as well!
ReplyDeleteOh and I am getting a new job too! Sooo, I am now happy for two people!
Your comment worked! Thank you sooo much! I'm in publishing too! I'll be a sales rep...so no writing involved. I'll be PR-ing textbooks but I am so happy to have my foot in the door of publishing!
ReplyDeleteAhhh...great finds, there, Renu! I especially love the star and coins. Can't wait to see your WD review. Keep on Editing, Woman!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to you, Tulsa! Yippie! I have my hands out; rub some of that good fortune on me!!!
Ha! Pennny