Much as the name suggests these are parts not intended for the faint of heart. Every 8″ X 8″ box contains a multitude of vintage “junque” and antique cast offs ready to find new purpose and inspire artists and laypersons alike. Parts may be quite dangerous, silly or otherwise useless without the spark of a creative hand.
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A collection of curiosities.
Auxiliary Veterans of Foreign War medal of a Chief’s profile,
Ancient Peruvian merit medal first prize,
A vintage compass made in France,
1959 1st place long jump medal from Surrey,
“Ride ’em cowboy” Fob,
Byer Transportation return key fob.
Some things are connected and some are not.
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A relic from Peru (1) is both timeless and new.
This Belgian nouveau medal (2) is cause for celebration…
as is the Belgian piece commissioned by Prince Albert for efforts in the Congo created (1909) in commemoration (3/4).
The Yellowood trail is remembered with a buck (5).
First Prize is a stellar affair with this Peuruvian treasure (6) for merit rather than luck.
A reminder of the 1939 Golden Gate Exposition (7/8) causes one to reflect on the beginnings of Treasure Island.
Found in Monterey, this jackknife (9) must have been one memorable dive…
As was the Peruvian student honored in this silver prize (10).
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A turn of the century compass will guide us to a many an adventure.
The second medal honors the Uruguay France School for the orphans of World War I with a timeless image of a young girl sewing by the famed French medal maker Pautot.
A Early twentieth century Bronze Royal Scots Fusiliers King’s crown boxing medal (Is that a mouthful?) commemorates the memory of a victor from so long ago.
Our final narrative features an unmarked medal found in Uruguay featuring a bicycle race in ornate deco form. Perhaps you have earned your name engraved on the back?
A vintage girl scout compass has led me to many odd finds including a beautiful new book from the Sebastopol flea market!
An old friend has come to model a vintage Revolver Association medal. Loads of hunting and gun medals are making their way out of my collection. Of peculiar interest is the Napa Rifle and Revolver Club in the sixth and seventh images~ I love the chief’s portrait.
Please check in again soon to see images of my ever expanding nineteenth century Fraternal medals and badges.