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  1. The Soph Gent

    What are the Oldest Objects you Own?

    For me it's this 1865 Bookcase. I was in search for a new curio cabinet to display my "stuff" when I came across this bookcase. Thought that this was wayyy better than a curio. We were able to date it by the hand-cut dovetails in the drawers and the nails that were used to put it together.
  2. The Soph Gent

    Help with Vintage Display Case

    I have several antique booths and just acquired this display counter and am looking for some help. I will be refinishing the outside of the counter, but am looking for ideas for the INSIDE. I know this is a somewhat general question but what would you do to "Dress it up"? I know a lot depends on...
  3. The Soph Gent

    Help me ID this...Please?

    Thanks for the info. Actually I am already a member of AFCA and just as I was going to post it there, I discovered the tag. It was hidden by the handle. It is a Thermador but I still can't find any info on the year. I did try the site you recommended, but at their home page, I click enter and...
  4. The Soph Gent

    Help me ID this...Please?

    I picked up this Electric Fan/Heater and the seller says it is a Thermador but there is no mfg plate on the item. The only thing I have to verify this is this sale from Worthpoint. I would really like to get any info I can about this unit. Anyone have any clues? Circa? Model? Thanks...
  5. The Soph Gent

    Need help with selecting a Vintage Photo or Print

    I have a very nice painting frame with a beautiful mat. The painting is not valuable and would like to remove it and use the frame. What I would like is to have something that I am involved in collecting: Fans - Main collection Typewriters Phones I found some vintage office photos that are...
  6. The Soph Gent

    Vintage Phones

    I just saw one at an online auction. It was a scissors phone. Can't give you any info but just saw one.
  7. The Soph Gent

    That vintage feeling

    When I first started to read the first few posts, I was agreeing with them and was going to quote them with my response. Then I read some more and realized that what everyone stated was the same sentiments as me. I am fairly new to vintage. I started a year ago and am now hooked. I have...
  8. The Soph Gent

    Barber Set

    Not to burst your bubble, but I collect and restore old safety razors and I see those manual clippers all the time in flea markets for a couple dollars.
  9. The Soph Gent

    The Little Things

    You mention that replacing an electrical switch with a push button is out. I am assuming you mean that you may not possess the know how? If that is the case it is easier tan you think. It is no different than replacing it with a new switch. If you google it, you will come up with many how to's...
  10. The Soph Gent

    Vintage Phones

    It appears to be the Western Electric #302 "Lucy Phone". From the 1940's - 1950's. http://www.antiquetelephonehistory.com/we302.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Model_302_telephone
  11. The Soph Gent

    Show us your Vintage Office Supplies.

    Thanks, I got lucky. I found it in an antique store. It was in bad shape but I knew it had brass blades. When I got home to start restoring it I found that it has a brass cage also. Works great, got it for $60.
  12. The Soph Gent

    Show us your Vintage Office Supplies.

    Thought I'd resurrect this thread. I recently remodeled a spare room and decided to put in a small antique desk and decorate it with some antique office supplies. I had to use a small desk since the room is small and already it is almost filled. I'm going to need a bigger house :D Items: GE...
  13. The Soph Gent

    What do you use to shave?

    Nice Red Dot. I was bidding on a few a couple weeks ago but it was getting up around the $350 range and I bailed. I have been spending WAYYYYY too much $$ lately. I did however get a NOS Gold Slim. Maybe someday I'll be able to get a FB toggle.
  14. The Soph Gent

    My Old-Timey Shaving Odyssey

    Thanks but I can't take credit for the display cases...all store bought. The 1st photo case is a small stand alone about 24x16. Bought it on-line. I wanted it to house my "special" razors but it is already too small and filled. The 2nd photo is only showing 1 shelf of another case. It's a corner...
  15. The Soph Gent

    My Old-Timey Shaving Odyssey

    In a matter of speaking...yes. The adjustablility gives you a mild to aggressive shave. The lower the #, the milder the shave. Gillette adjustable on the #1 setting has a blade gap opening of .56mm. #5 is .81mm and #9 is 1.14mm opening. Many guys will use a higher # setting if they have a growth...
  16. The Soph Gent

    Love this site --- I'm in Heaven!

    I noticed you are from England. I have become a great fan of different antique items from there. You may notice from my original post that I collect vintage razors and telephones (and other things). For some reason the Gillette razors (Aristocrats)from England were made so much nicer than their...
  17. The Soph Gent

    Vintage Man Caves

    I recently remodeled a spare bedroom to house the "stuff" but feel that it will be too small to grow. I remodeled my basement about 4 years ago but wasn't into vintage then. Although I coincidentally have my Dad's WWII items there. I am thinking about re-decorating in vintage but would have to...
  18. The Soph Gent

    My Old-Timey Shaving Odyssey

    I just posted this on another thread before I saw this one. Check out "Mantics" shave You Tube Videos. http://www.youtube.com/user/mantic59/videos Those videos are the best around and will show you EVERYTHING you need to know about wet shaving...and I mean EVERYTHING! To Gin/Tonics...Once you...
  19. The Soph Gent

    What do you use to shave?

    I went back to wet shaving about 7 months ago. I then started collecting/selling vintage razors. While hunting in antiques stores, I became interested in old typewriters, phones, electric fans and radios. I got the bug so bad, that I not only remodeled my bathroom (razor stuff) but also...
  20. The Soph Gent

    Help/Advice Needed for Decorating this Room

    It's primarily going to be a TV room with antiques decorated as mentioned. I have items for the walls, but it's the floor furniture that I'm concerned with. Again, it's more of a style thing than just a placement thing. As far as the blind: The blind was just a temporary thing. I have off white...

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