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  1. Methuselah

    What do you do for Living?

    I work for a large PLC. The only employer I've ever had, but the job keeps changing. Started off doing data entry, now senior software developer. It's good that some companies still believe in on the job training! :-)
  2. Methuselah

    Survey for upcoming business

    I'm not a re-enactor or a vintage collector, I just like well constructed products that fit correctly made from natural materials. I don't earn a lot, so I can't afford tailor made, therefore I like repro / vintage inspired companies. You would probably get my custom by starting off with...
  3. Methuselah

    Chester Jeffries Gloves

    I've got a pair of deerskin gloves lined in silk (made to order rather than bespoke - I think you can draw round your hand and fax/email them the picture, but I went for the more conventional option of telling them my glove size) The leather and stitching are good quality. They did muck up the...
  4. Methuselah

    Peaky Blinders BBC2

    That's a lot of hype for something that turned out to be merely average. The accents have been toned down a lot - presumably so that Americans can watch it without sub-titles :-) Last night's Wipers Times was better, I would happily watch a series of that.
  5. Methuselah

    Modern home furnishings & appliances with a vintage flair

    Objects of Use also have some good looking products, although I've never bought from them so can't comment on the service: http://www.objectsofuse.com/
  7. Methuselah

    Modern home furnishings & appliances with a vintage flair

    For the British lounger, I can recommend Dickinson's: http://www.periodhouseshops.com/ (although I've never used their online service, I've just been into the Shrewsbury shop)
  8. Methuselah

    Harris Tweed Waistcoats - Advice Please

    Have a look here for a wealth of options: http://www.tweed-jacket.com/index.html - although they can't currently take more orders, business must be good. But well worth considering if you're not in as rush. I've got one of their jackets & the service and finished product were excellent.
  9. Methuselah

    Knit Ties

    TM Lewin have one on sale on their web site at the moment for £15: http://www.tmlewin.co.uk/London-Blue-Brown-Knitted-Slim-Silk-Tie/505336637713,en_GB,pd.html?start=73&cgid=TM-Lewin-Promotion-B-Ties
  10. Methuselah

    Gentlemen, show us what you've made!

    I couldn't find it, do you mean this? - Drafting pants and overalls - Simons, Harry.
  11. Methuselah

    Artisanal British clothing?

    If you want to include gloves, then www.chesterjefferies.co.uk is worth a mention (although some items are made in China)
  13. Methuselah

    =20's to 50's Space Heaters=

    You specifically mention selling. As far as i know, items sold for use in the UK have to comply with current regulations regardless of what the plug regulations were at the time of manufacture. That's why a lot of 2nd hand sellers specify that items are for decoration only, and many even cut off...
  14. Methuselah

    Golden Era Police

    The English police whistle looks the same as the type used by the military - most well known for their role in the first world war, sending troops "over the top" from the trenches. I've got one, although it's much later; used by my grandfather during the second world war when he was a military...
  15. Methuselah

    Retro gym equipment?

    This web site appears to be a treasure trove of vintage exercise info: http://www.sandowplus.co.uk
  16. Methuselah

    1930s house interior

    Yes, I remember ice on the inside of windows as we only had fires downstairs. It was terrifying on the occasions that it would melt slightly around midday and fall to the ground with a CRASH.
  17. Methuselah

    Retro gym equipment?

    A leather medicine ball would look the part: or a punch bag:
  19. Methuselah

    Shinola watches

    More info here too: http://forums.watchuseek.com/f2/shinola-40mm-47mm-832818.html
  20. Methuselah

    Shinola watches

    There's an interesting conversation about this watch here: http://forums.watchuseek.com/f71/do-you-know-sh-t-shinola-820565.html (including contributions from a company rep) Looks like the movement is based on this: http://www.ronda.ch/en/our-quartz-movements/slimtech/caliber/1069/
  21. Methuselah

    Who is your style inspiration?

    The wardrobe dept of All Creatures Great and Small: (Mrs Herriot has Cerberus on a lead!!)
  22. Methuselah

    Rubber vs. leather sole shoes

    I second this, I buy the ones that come with a tube of glue from Timpsons.
  23. Methuselah

    Gooseneck Lamp Refinish

    Strong tea works really well too. Or a glass fibre scratch brush. Well, both work well for sorting out corrosion on clock movements anyway.

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