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Translation... “The Hobo File #13 [ bits and pieces ]”
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6 April 2008
De Zwerver Dossier #12 [ stukken en brokken ] −by V-Dubya
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The Hobo Nickels
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The Hobo Nickels are a Denver-based folk band playing original Americana-style songs.
It's a foot stompin' mix of bluegrass, swing, folk, old-timey country, zydeco, polka, trucker tunes and more.
Left to right: Tim McCanna on Accordion, Steve Combs on Upright Bass, Rob Silk on Ukulele and Andy Sherman on Guitar.
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Appliqué Nickel
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This superb “Flat Nose” classic carved nickel was recently found in
Ancon, Balboa, Panama and subsequently sold on eBay for $349.27.
The Seller pondered what it was doing there in Panama. Joyce Ann Romines acknowledged the assistance of Joaquin “Pacheco” Monserrat (1921−1996), a collector of Hobo nickels, who was a TV personality in Puerto Rico... one of the most known and loved hosts of children's programs since the 60's until the 90's.
Thus we know classic carved nickels were valued and exported beyond our U.S. borders well before the genesis of eBay marketing on the Internet. ~ V-Dubya
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$162.27 on eBay
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$212.51 on eBay
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$261.09 on eBay
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Mickey's Clown
−by Mike Pezak
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Vicar “Potty” Pottle
−by Derek Pegnall
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Translation... “The Hobo File #12 [ bits and pieces ]”
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Translation... “The Hobo File #11 [ bits and pieces ]”
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Translation... “The Hobo File #10 [ bits and pieces ]”
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Translation... “The Hobo File #9 [ bits and pieces ]”
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Translation... “The Hobo File #8 [ bits and pieces ]”
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De Zwerver Dossier #7
[ stukken en brokken ]
−by V-Dubya
30 November 2007
“Something Old, Something New”
−from SGA's Personal Archive
“Steve Cox couldn't carve a bad nickel at gunpoint!”
Obverse −by Steve Adams
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Reverse −by Steve Adams
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Jackie (obv) −by Bill Jameson
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Puff (rev) −by Steve Cox
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−by Steve Cox
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A sampling of the postcards to be sold in January 2008 at the FUN show OHNS auction.
   
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Carved nickels recently sold on eBay
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The color of the photos from eBay for these carvings was so weird that I had
to convert them to grayscale which still doesn't look all that good... Sorry!
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Translation... “The Hobo File #7 [ bits and pieces ]”
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De Zwerver Dossier #6
[ stukken en brokken ]
−by V-Dubya
4 November 2007
“Antiques and Collectables Galleria” offerings
1913-D ~ 1914-P ~ 1915-D ~ 1923-S “Big Nose”
   
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“Shirley Temple”
−by Amy Armstrong
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(¯`'•.¸ (¯`'•.¸ (¯`'•.¸
Tampered with Nickel $2
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(¯`'•.¸ (¯`'•.¸ (¯`'•.¸
Redrawn Buffalo Nickle $5
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Unique Hand Carved Coin Art Buffalo Nickle $20
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It is interesting to note the change in attitude reflected by what this carved nickel was called over the generations. ~ V-Dubya
From the collection of
Art “Cinco de Arturo” DelFavero, RM#552
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Two recent carvings by Artist and Friend Steve Cox.
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“For Dave” −by Marcus Hunt
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Cinco is in search of a third example by this classic carver.
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(¯`'•.¸ (¯`'•.¸ (¯`'•.¸
Sad Times Nickels
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From the collection of Art “Cinco de Arturo” DelFavero, RM#552
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A gentleman by the name of Charlie Sarkiss contacted OHNS via our website with the goal of learning about these three carved nickels that had been stored in a safe with a large collection of other coins for the past 38 years. Eventually Cinco purchased the pieces from Charlie and has learned several interesting facts thus far.
Charlie's Dad purchased these for $1 each in the late 1950's to early 1960's and was hoping to sell them for the prices you see on the coin flip inserts shown above on the right.
Charlie's Mom remembers these being called “Sad Times Nickels” which is a reference to the “Great Depression” of the 1930's.
We hope to learn more about carved nickels prior to the publishing of Del Romines' book. If you have any references or recollections for our research please give us a shout! delfaveros@twmi.rr.com ~ V-Dubya
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Translation... “The Hobo File #6 [ bits and pieces ]”
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De Zwerver Dossier #5
[ stukken en brokken ]
−by V-Dubya
7 October 2007
Steve
Ellsworth
Strikes
Again!
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As you can tell from these COOL pictures it has been a very interesting week on eBay.
   
   
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Another discriminating numismatist becomes a Bill Jameson enthusiast with just cause... check out his recent Billzach carved nickel acquisitions.
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Translation... “The Hobo File #5 [ bits and pieces ]”
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De Zwerver Dossier #4
[ stukken en brokken ]
−by V-Dubya
27 September 2007
The idea for this carving came to me from the scene in the movie “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” when the “Soggy Bottom Boys”
were singing on the stage, had the long beards and were tipping their hat to the crowd. ~ Bill Jameson
Take note that “Soggy Bottom Pete's” nose points directly to the “Y” of “LIBERTY”... considerably higher than the normal carved nickel. -vrw
“O Brother, Where Art Thou?”... Homer's epic poem “The Odyssey”, set in the deep south during the 1930's.
In it, three escaped convicts search for hidden treasure while a relentless lawman pursues them. ~ The Internet Movie Database
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“The Evolution of Pig” −by Amy Armstrong
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Recent creations from the bench of engraver Stephen Cox... the Byrd Knife sold on eBay... the carved nickels are headed for OHNS's FUN2008 Auction.
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Hobo Nickel Carver Joe Paonessa Creations
Türkçe Hali Satici
Klima Kranos Polemistis
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Lee Griffiths carvings ready for display at GRS Masters Weekend in Emporia, Kansas in mid-October.
Løsarbejder Filosof
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Gylden Hvalros-Skæg
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Auction Houses normally take superb photographs which we all benefit from since they document many classic carvings.
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Translation... “The Hobo File #4 [ bits and pieces ]”
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De Zwerver Dossier #3
[ stukken en brokken ]
−by V-Dubya
11 September 2007
It is amazing how much a carving can change in the last few hours in the hands of a superior engraver like James Olivencia!
Super Sized Photo
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An intriguing cross-section of items gleaned from various nooks and crannies during this trip through hyperspace.
    
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The classic carving on the left was found in 1979 by a clerk in a five and dime change drawer in the state of New York!
   
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Recently Quiescence Carvers... Sam Alfano, Ray Castro, and Cliff Kraft ...Display Their Elephantine Engraving Talents
    
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Translation... “The Hobo File #3 [ bits and pieces ]”
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De Zwerver Dossier #2
[ stukken en brokken ]
−by V-Dubya
31 August 2007
The Hills Are Alive With The Sound of Music Chisels!
    
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A Hot Midsummer Weekend's Gleanings of Recent Nickel Carvings
    
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the ONION America's Finest News Source • June 4, 2003 • Issue 39•21
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“ IN GARY WE TRUST ”
U.S. Mint Employee Disciplined For Putting Own Face On Nickels
This desk calendar's page caught my eye while I was visiting my friend in Anchorage a year ago. It has been floating around in my journal ever since then so I thought it was past time to share it with all y'all.
I found the color picture on the ONION's website. - V-Dubya
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Bill Jameson's Most Recent Carvings
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Translation... “The Hobo File #2 [ bits and pieces ]”
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