A strapping monogle

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:08:45 -0500

$35.00
This is a monogle along the same line as its predecessors. This one is made with vegetable tanned leather and solid brass rivets with brass washers to prevent pull through (something I found to be very important in heavy use equipment as the straps on my gear started to fly loose). This was my first attempt at making a buckle strap.

The buckle works, but is not as pretty as I want it. The hole for the loupe is too large, so the loupe can be removed without too much effort. On the other hand, it easier to put in than on the other ones I have made. Finally, the rivets around the loupe are not aligned as evenly as I would like. As such, I am pricing this for less than I normally would because it is . I might try machine screws and nuts next time...much faster than riveting.

As this is veg tanned leather, I have been leaving the monogle on my windowsill for the past few weeks to give it more color. It is now a darker shade of brown and will continue to darken over time. I will post a new picture in a week or two when I decide to stop sunning it.

Sheffield Pendant watch, runs, but EXTREMELY fast

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:43:29 -0500

$15.00
This is a pendant watch built by the Sheffield company. There is no serial number. By the construction, it looks fairly modern, probably 1960s or 1970s. The model may be BF/34, as that is stamped on the front behind the dial. There is brassing on the case and there may be scratches on the back cover. This is difficult to tell because of the engine turned patterning. The case was manufactured by Sheffield out of some base metal. The watch ticks wonderfully, but runs EXTREMELY fast (maybe 5 to 15 minutes extra to the hour), so is for costume purposes only. The dial and hands are in beautiful condition. There are minor scratches on the acrylic crystal, noticeable when you look at it against a light.

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A strapping monogle

Sheffield Pendant watch, runs, but EXTREMELY fast