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Tag: restoration
Day No.7 – Now that’s a demagnetizer !
To use, a watch is placed inside of the core; the slide is then moved in and out to change the polarity of the magnet, as described in patent number 699863: The slide and comb thereon constitute a pole changer, and in practice the same is actuated to cause frequent reverses of the [...]
The Old Oakville Pin Shop – Day No.3, Developments
The family has recently rented a space in the original brick Oakville Pin Factory. As it turns out, not only does this estate consist of Dennis's workshop contents, but also two trailers located in the back where they sat a mystery untouched for over thirty years. Now relocated to the Pin Shop, here are some [...]
4è Partie. A French Horse Racing Game – A bit of History (Part II: Lottery Games) by Ségolène Girard
Restoration of a 19th c. lottery game by M.J & Cie. 4è Partie. A French Horse Racing Game – A bit of History (Part II: Lottery Games) by Ségolène Girard Seg is speaking ! Games of Chance through the centuries Author’s note : I try my best to make those articles a good reflect of [...]
2è Partie. A French Horse Racing Game – Condition report by Ségolène Girard
Restoration of a 19th c. lottery game by M.J & Cie. 2è Partie. A French Horse Racing Game - Condition report by Ségolène Girard Seg is speaking ! It has already been a year since the day I introduced this lottery game to my teacher. I have to say it was a pretty exciting day, [...]