my other collections

[rmarsden]

WW1 Russian postcard depicting Germanys treatment of Belgium.

[rmarsden]

9thC. Byzantine coin weight for the reduced solidi issued for trade in the near east. Unifaced bronze weight 21mm x21mm 4.25 gms incised with large x three of the sides have five notches each.

[rmarsden]

Stamp issued in Baku Georgia 1919-20. This may be a forgery as originals fetch $500.

[irish]

Ron, a wonderful array of coins and objets. As a lifelong collector of many things I can appreciate a range of interests such as yours. Thanks for taking the time to post, quite enjoyable and informative.
Jack

[rmarsden]

Thanks Jack keep watching lots more to come.

Ptolomy 1V Philopator 221-204 BC.
Bronze 42mm coin weighing 66.9gms, mint of Alexandria.
Head of Zeus-Ammon right/ eagle standing on thunderbolt cornucopia to left. PTOLEMIAOU BASILEWS. Affectionately known in the coin trade as dustbin lids. The centrepop in the middle is where it was held in a pole lathe, there are file marks around the circumference where the casting flash was removed. Coin shown next to a 5pence piece.

[RCN]

Ron, I just wish to say that I have enjoyed viewing the various objects you have shown in your topic: "my other collections", particularly the RN ship PC's.

I too have a fairly extensive collection of late Victorian, Edwardian, & Great War period ship photos I would like to show sometime in future.

I appreciate that we are permitted to show, view, & the Moderators are tolerant of, items that are not badge related in our collections, unlike another popular forum to which I belong. Its nice to see what other items members collect!

Bryan

[Charliedog012012]

Originally Posted by RCN

Ron, I just wish to say that I have enjoyed viewing the various objects you have shown in your topic: "my other collections", particularly the RN ship PC's.

I too have a fairly extensive collection of late Victorian, Edwardian, & Great War period ship photos I would like to show sometime in future.

I appreciate that we are permitted to show, view, & the Moderators are tolerant of, items that are not badge related in our collections, unlike another popular forum to which I belong. Its nice to see what other items members collect!

Bryan

I have found Ron's various collections to be fascinating and his passion is clear. Like yourself Bryan, I am always fascinated to find out other things that Forum members collect in addition to badges. I collect postcards from the WW1 period, particularly those sent home from the Western front with their poignant messages. I have a postcard to a Tommy from his wife in which she berates him for failing to answer her letters and postcards....when I researched him, I found he had been killed. So very sad and I wonder how guilty she felt when she found out. I like to research names on the postcards to see if they survived the war...too often they did not sadly. I also collect (I shall whisper this very quietly) SylvaC dogs. My collection leaves visitors speechless.....with embarrassment!

[rmarsden]

HMS Caesar Magestic class pre-dreadnault battleship 1896-1921.
HMS Victory in the background.

[rmarsden]

Roman lead plaque 16.2mm diameter 15.8gms, useage unknown.
Facing bust in high relief within a raised circle and pelleted border.
Possibly wearing a headdress, might be a depiction of a foreigner?

[Frank Kelley]

I can see where the publisher was coming from.

Originally Posted by rmarsden

WW1 Russian postcard depicting Germanys treatment of Belgium.

[rmarsden]

Victorian scrap 5 inches high, Boer War soldier.

[rmarsden]

Marginal mint block of four. 1897 one cent overprint.

[rmarsden]

Boer War series card by Morris & Sons 1900.

[rmarsden]

Medals and silver and gold sports awards to A-R.Q.M.S. A.G.BROWN
India 1920s.

[rmarsden]

The calling card of Cpt Bayley RN, together with a letterhead crest from HMS Pelorus, also tinted photos of three ships he was Cpt of.
During the Boxer rebellion he landed the 6 inch guns from the Aurora and found himself Provost Marshal of British forces in Tientsien. His task was to stop looting arson rioting and destruction of railway lines.
Admiralty report Aug 1900.
Bayley whose duties were most constant, harassing and onerous. He displayed throughout great calmness, energy and good judgement with a tact and temper quite remarkable.