I'm always in awe of the awesome talent and of the amazing eye sight of coin die engravers.
This artist, though, has got to take the cake.
The interior dimension of this boxwood piece is......
wait for it....
only 4.7 cm which translates to 1.85 inches in old money.
1500-1525 A.D. Northern Netherlands
"Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working" Pablo Picasso
Two years ago I sent away to the Canadian Library and Archives to see if there was any info on my grandfather who served in WW2. This week, to my pleasant surprise, I got an envelope of 21 documents and a photograph. The photograph was the most surprising thing of course, because I wasn't expecting it at all.
One of the documents had a nice, succinct bio.
Some of the documents are hard to read because of abbreviations, acronyms, and shorthand. It's hard to pin down what exact squadron he was with. If I can figure that out I can explore the Library and Archives more in depth and hopefully find some more photographs.
@PCGSPhoto said:
Two years ago I sent away to the Canadian Library and Archives to see if there was any info on my grandfather who served in WW2. This week, to my pleasant surprise, I got an envelope of 21 documents and a photograph. The photograph was the most surprising thing of course, because I wasn't expecting it at all.
One of the documents had a nice, succinct bio.
Some of the documents are hard to read because of abbreviations, acronyms, and shorthand. It's hard to pin down what exact squadron he was with. If I can figure that out I can explore the Library and Archives more in depth and hopefully find some more photographs.
What’s beautiful is that you’re both photographers. Did he inspire you to take up photography?
@philographer He died when I was very young, four years old. I remember liking him a lot, and being so scared seeing him a shell of himself after a major stroke. He left behind a Windsor Newton watercolor set I first started painting with, and I still have his Minolta SRT-201 SLR camera. Still works, still use it. So yes, there is indeed some inspiration there.
@Swampboy said:
I'm always in awe of the awesome talent and of the amazing eye sight of coin die engravers.
This artist, though, has got to take the cake.
The interior dimension of this boxwood piece is......
wait for it....
only 4.7 cm which translates to 1.85 inches in old money.
1500-1525 A.D. Northern Netherlands
That is amazing! Is that yours? If so, can you post a pic with a dollar bill for size reference?
Great transactions with oih82w8, JasonGaming, Moose1913.
@Swampboy said:
I'm always in awe of the awesome talent and of the amazing eye sight of coin die engravers.
This artist, though, has got to take the cake.
The interior dimension of this boxwood piece is......
wait for it....
only 4.7 cm which translates to 1.85 inches in old money.
1500-1525 A.D. Northern Netherlands
That is amazing! Is that yours? If so, can you post a pic with a dollar bill for size reference?
@ms70 that's a piece in the British Museum.
It measures 5" top to bottom
"Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working" Pablo Picasso
These are from my late grandfather's war book. The document I find most interesting and intriguing is the evacuation document to a US Hospital Ship but it's in german and what made it so significant that he kept it??
And for good measure here is a late afternoon view taken later Friday from the office.
Pictured is a rare atmosphere magnified view of Mount Foraker, the sixth tallest mountain in North America at 17,402 feet contrasted to its sister mountain, Denali f/k/a Mt. McKinley, at 20,308 feet which holds the record as the highest.
Pretty sure I pinned down another photo of my grandfather from the Archives based on the info I got. Corresponds to the date and location of the completion of his first photographic course in early 1941. Second from the top right.
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The adoption process has begun, wish me luck for this little girl, Lily...
It didn’t work out, I am really bummed. The veterinarians discovered a problem with her spine. I felt it best not to have her in a home with another cat, Lucy can be a handful. Turns out though, there were two other people interested in her, she will have a home soon.
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Views from a neighborhood walk this week to the Ocean Overlook at the nearby Estuary Nature Preserve along with a haunted Headless Horseman and a creepy creature encountered enroute.
@Swampboy said:
I'm always in awe of the awesome talent and of the amazing eye sight of coin die engravers.
This artist, though, has got to take the cake.
The interior dimension of this boxwood piece is......
wait for it....
only 4.7 cm which translates to 1.85 inches in old money.
1500-1525 A.D. Northern Netherlands
Must have done that when in there 20's. Eyesight 20/20!
@PCGSPhoto said:
Pretty sure I pinned down another photo of my grandfather from the Archives based on the info I got. Corresponds to the date and location of the completion of his first photographic course in early 1941. Second from the top right.
@bearcave young eyes for sure even if their bodies were old!
I saw this in Vegas at the Treasure Island Casino. The scale is much greater on this mammoth ivory carving but I'm still in awe of the artistry and craftmanship.
"Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working" Pablo Picasso
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@Vetter I love old cars! Great picture!
Trip to Harrisburg, PA a couple weeks ago.
"If I say something in the woods and my wife isn't there to hear it.....am I still wrong?"
My Washington Quarter Registry set...in progress
The adoption process has begun, wish me luck for this little girl, Lily...
POST NUBILA PHOEBUS / AFTER CLOUDS, SUN
Love for Music / Collector of Dreck
Yesterday's beach finds. I love The Beach and Pacific Ocean
I'm always in awe of the awesome talent and of the amazing eye sight of coin die engravers.
This artist, though, has got to take the cake.
The interior dimension of this boxwood piece is......
wait for it....
only 4.7 cm which translates to 1.85 inches in old money.
1500-1525 A.D. Northern Netherlands
"Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working" Pablo Picasso
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Liberty: Parent of Science & Industry
Northern Flicker (woodpecker) on an ash tree eating the tiny furry flying bugs that collect there this time of year.
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My US Mint Commemorative Medal Set
Third dozen at lunch with the wife.
Wow, is that recent? What state?
"A dog breaks your heart only one time and that is when they pass on". Unknown
Pretty cat!
My YouTube Channel
Oregon, couple winters back..
Nearest hamlet is Brightwood.
Liberty: Parent of Science & Industry
More leaves and trees
Great song for the times...
"Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!
--- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.A rare one.
Flatbiller country.
Looks like what you see on your way to Vegas.
Glicker's foothills look nicer.
Alfred Hitchcock?
"Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!
--- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.Two years ago I sent away to the Canadian Library and Archives to see if there was any info on my grandfather who served in WW2. This week, to my pleasant surprise, I got an envelope of 21 documents and a photograph. The photograph was the most surprising thing of course, because I wasn't expecting it at all.
One of the documents had a nice, succinct bio.
Some of the documents are hard to read because of abbreviations, acronyms, and shorthand. It's hard to pin down what exact squadron he was with. If I can figure that out I can explore the Library and Archives more in depth and hopefully find some more photographs.
Radiant Collection: Numismatics and Exonumia of the Atomic Age.
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/showcase/3232
Stephen's Big Purple rose. Red at first and turns almost purple after 2-3 days in a vase. Very rich fragrance.
- Jim
What’s beautiful is that you’re both photographers. Did he inspire you to take up photography?
He who knows he has enough is rich.
@philographer He died when I was very young, four years old. I remember liking him a lot, and being so scared seeing him a shell of himself after a major stroke. He left behind a Windsor Newton watercolor set I first started painting with, and I still have his Minolta SRT-201 SLR camera. Still works, still use it. So yes, there is indeed some inspiration there.
Radiant Collection: Numismatics and Exonumia of the Atomic Age.
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/showcase/3232
That is amazing! Is that yours? If so, can you post a pic with a dollar bill for size reference?
Great transactions with oih82w8, JasonGaming, Moose1913.
Painting with my Daughter tonight
"Tootsie Roll". My house is 5 blocks away. Some nights, you can smell the tootsie rolls!
"Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!
--- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.Driving threw Camp Pendleton and a neat looking helicopter/airplane, aka Osprey.
@ms70 that's a piece in the British Museum.
It measures 5" top to bottom
"Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working" Pablo Picasso
@AlanSki
Collector of randomness. Photographer at PCGS. Lover of Harry Potter.
Aside from their bad reputation mine are calm and gentle but protective of my kids when we walk them.
These are from my late grandfather's war book. The document I find most interesting and intriguing is the evacuation document to a US Hospital Ship but it's in german and what made it so significant that he kept it??
And on the Homefront, here is a Sunrise Sequence from this week's Friday:
And for good measure here is a late afternoon view taken later Friday from the office.
Pictured is a rare atmosphere magnified view of Mount Foraker, the sixth tallest mountain in North America at 17,402 feet contrasted to its sister mountain, Denali f/k/a Mt. McKinley, at 20,308 feet which holds the record as the highest.
Great pictures this week! I really like the family history shared on here, it's really interesting. You guys make this thread awesome!
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Pretty sure I pinned down another photo of my grandfather from the Archives based on the info I got. Corresponds to the date and location of the completion of his first photographic course in early 1941. Second from the top right.
Radiant Collection: Numismatics and Exonumia of the Atomic Age.
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/showcase/3232
It didn’t work out, I am really bummed. The veterinarians discovered a problem with her spine. I felt it best not to have her in a home with another cat, Lucy can be a handful. Turns out though, there were two other people interested in her, she will have a home soon.
POST NUBILA PHOEBUS / AFTER CLOUDS, SUN
Love for Music / Collector of Dreck
From my travel archives:
Went out on the Kayak last night looking for some bugs.
Found 5 nice ones, yummy!
Cameo business strike?
"Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!
--- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.MY GOLD TYPE SET https://pcgs.com/setregistry/type-sets/complete-type-sets/gold-type-set-12-piece-circulation-strikes-1839-1933/publishedset/321940
Getting a head start on tomorrow Friday.
Views from a neighborhood walk this week to the Ocean Overlook at the nearby Estuary Nature Preserve along with a haunted Headless Horseman and a creepy creature encountered enroute.
"Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!
--- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.Must have done that when in there 20's. Eyesight 20/20!
That's great, congrats
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Bad transactions with : nobody to date
Successful transactions with : MICHAELDIXON, Manorcourtman, Bochiman, bolivarshagnasty, AUandAG, onlyroosies, chumley, Weiss, jdimmick, BAJJERFAN, gene1978, TJM965, Smittys, GRANDAM, JTHawaii, mainejoe, softparade, derryb
Bad transactions with : nobody to date
@bearcave young eyes for sure even if their bodies were old!
I saw this in Vegas at the Treasure Island Casino. The scale is much greater on this mammoth ivory carving but I'm still in awe of the artistry and craftmanship.
"Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working" Pablo Picasso
WOW! And that is a wooly mammoth tusk!
Looks like Santa during the Summer months. Lol
"Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!
--- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.