A1Scrapmetal

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Older than I think I am.

Monday, May 30, 2011

Watch Keys

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Two keys found at different times ans places this year.
The number 7 was found on an antique stall in Northwich Memorial hall for £1.50 a few months ago. The one on the right was found at a boot sale in Weaverham for 50 pence recently. Both have the capability of swivelling on the hanger to allow you to wind up your watch whilst leaving it attached to the chain.

Watch Keys (obverse)

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Sunday, May 22, 2011

Columbia( semi permanent) Needles

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Found at the same time as the Drawing pins tin (see previous post). for 75 pence.
The needles are gold in colour and still look very sharp. The tin however is rather dented and rusty, and somehow looks better in the photo than in reality.

Columbia Needle tin (open)

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I was amazed to find the needles and paper inlay still inside. 10 plays from each needle.

Columbia Needles (obverse)


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Some lovely rust.

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Drawing Pin Tin

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Found on a stall at Weaverham for 75 pence. the man also sold me a VERY cracked willow pattern bowl for 50 pence..I am amazed I got it home intact..it now holds the fruit.

Drawing Pin Tin (obverse)

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DSC00210, a photo by a1scrapmetal on Flickr.

Sunday, May 08, 2011

Padlock (Squire)

pad3 by a1scrapmetal
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Found on Walnut Tree farm.


I spotted one identical to this on the starting credits of Coronation Street too.

Padlock (obverse) with key

pad1 by a1scrapmetal
pad1, a photo by a1scrapmetal on Flickr.

MADE BY HY SQUIRE AND SONS WILLENHALL
LOCK MAKERS SINCE 1780
N.B DRAIN hole.

Padlock (detail)

pad2 by a1scrapmetal
pad2, a photo by a1scrapmetal on Flickr.

SQUIRE
Old England
662
FORGED STELL SHACKLE