Aside From Coins, Do You Have Any Other Hobbies?

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James, you amaze me! I believe that you’re a creative genius and a Renaissance man.

 

Gotta love Teddy refusing to give a recommendation for someone he does not know.

 

Opium and bismuth is a great way to try and ameliorate the effects of cholera (I'm a former pharmacist.) Just won't cure it. And it turns you into an opium addict..................but it does create a faithful customer.

Love the bottle and the tie to a 19th century "pharmaceutical" pioneer.

 

In fact, a couple more of beers and it's easier to find double stars...

 

Very nice,

 

Very nice collection.
I've been to many militaria shows but have not seen military medals such as yours.
I going to be more observant at the shows.

 

James,

I love the radio toolset! That is a real window on how things used to be in terms of crafts and technical work. I love old tools as well but my interests are accoustic and archtop guitar building.

John

 

I collect vintage tools but I have nothing that compares to your YANKEE set.

 

Thank you, @midas1 ! Oh-oh—I’m feeling my interest for collecting Japanese medals returning

 

Top photo is one of my Faraday therapy boxes.

The abalone inlay on the supporting chest is some of the best I've ever seen.
Several different different shades of abalone are used.

 

Love the stuff in the second photo, neat.

 

Thank you!

 

Thank you Ray. That is a nice compliment coming from a man of your character and accomplishments.

 

Thank John. I tried to find one for many years without success -- they are so hard to come by -- and very pricey in the vintage tool market. Then lo, and behold, I located two within a few months of each other -- and reasonably priced to boot! Your old tools occupy a eclectic and desirable niche also.

 

But through fortitude and patience, @midas1, I bet you will!

 

Thanks for the encouragement!

 

I did a search on eBAY and learned a 212D sold for $1,450.00 + s/h.
I paid $60.00 for my tube at a local HamFest.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/western-electric-212-D-tube-/152204579102

 

Did the tube come with the display base or did you build it? Looks really nice.

 

It came w/ the base. It's the first and last 212D I've ever seen.