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Discovering ANTIQUES

VOLUME 16 - NO. 3 2014

PublisherDiscovering ANTIQUES

EditorJan Mather

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Contributing WritersRalph Birchard

Fred HauckSusan Holme ManylukDawn Marie Nokleby

Front Cover: The 1948 cachet is from the Post Office which was, for years, located at Stampede Park throughout the Stampede. This cachet is from Fred Hauck’s private collection. See more cachets and learn about the Stampede post office on page 8. Thanks, Fred!

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18 shows & auctions

20 straight razors

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Already the 2014 version of the Calgary Stampede is upon us. I always look forward to the Stampede and have every year since my first Stampede in 1984. Since that first time, I have become

an avid collector of anything and everything Calgary Stampede. If it is from 1912, 2014, or anywhere in between; it will fit my mandate. I know of other Stampede collectors, and most of them specialize. Some collect in just one category; for example, pre-war which is 1939 and earlier, or just 1912, which was the first Calgary Stampede; or just programmes. I like it all. One area that I started collecting many years ago is envelopes and stationary. Along with this came Calgary Stampede cachets (a distinguishing mark or seal – not the usual Canada Post cancellation stamp). These were special rubber stamps, changed every year, which were stamped on envelopes and mailed from the Calgary Stampede Post office as a unique Stampede collectable.



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The Exhibition Post Office was opened in 1908 at the Dominion Exhibition and was located right on the exhibition grounds (Stampede Park). It was there every year until 1921 (these included two Stampedes: 1912 and 1919). In 1931, the post office was moved to the east end of the grandstand, and then in 1935 it was moved again into a log cabin originally built in 1925 by Jim Hutchings for the Bow River Forestry Area. It housed their exhibit until 1935 and sat beside the Indian Village. The Stampede post office remained in this log cabin until 1981. The log cabin is now part of Weadickville situated by the Calgary Stampede entrance gates at the Victoria Park LRT station. Since 1982, the cabin has housed several retail outlets such as the GWG Clothing Co., cell phone providers, and others. The building has had minor changes since 1925 with the addition of an awning in the front and a lean-to in the rear.

In 1937, the Stampede began the trend of the cachet on envelopes that were mailed at the Stampede post office as a souvenir. The latest cachet in my collection I got at the 1985 Stampede post office which was then located in the Round Up Centre (now BMO Centre). Out of all of the hundreds of envelopes with the cachet, post cards and stationary I’ve acquired over the years, several trends are noticeable. Some

people mailed several envelopes to themselves year after year. Others mailed an envelope to themselves every day of the Stampede. The envelopes could be plain white with a piece of light cardboard or paper inside just as filler. Or, they could be the official or unofficial Stampede envelope with a sheet of Stampede stationary inside. When received, a lot of these envelopes were never opened.

I have envelopes with cachets from every year from 1937 to 1975. One unusual envelope is from 1975. Calgary celebrated its 100th anniversary in 1975 and Canada Post issued a First

From the 1975 Stampede. This was Alberta’s 100th Anniversary. It has two stamps which depict the wild horse race and both are called with the Stampede Post Office stamp. It also shows the “Day of Issue” from the Post Office stamp.

Collection of cachets from 1937 – 1971.


Day Cover which featured stamps showing the Wild Horse Race and a drawing of Fort Calgary. My envelope was marked with a Stampede cachet as well. In 2012, Canada Post once again issued two stamps for the Calgary Stampede’s 100th Anniversary. Those special stamps were available in both “lick” and “self-stick” versions.

Returning to the subject of cachets - usually the cachets were stamped in black ink. Anytime a cachet had a colour, it was the same colour for the duration of that Stampede. The first coloured cachet occurred in 1951. It was blue and depicted a fort and a tepee. The next time was 1953 and it was red and had two mounted police on horseback with the Queen’s crown in the middle celebrating the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. The colour blue was used in 1955, 1961 and 1969. The Stampede’s 50th Anniversary was 1962 and two colours were used. Yellow signified the Golden Jubilee, and the second colour was a blue-green. The two plain envelopes I have from 1962 are very unique, to say the least. They have both cachet colours and have two different postage stamps – one from 1927 and the other from 1939. The envelope I have from 1938 has a stamp similar to 1939. The Stampede Post Office cabin even made its way onto the cachet. It appeared in 1937, 1939, 1940 and 1944. There were two years with no cachet – 1943 and 1945.

The cachet sometimes had a theme. War World II was the subject of the 1942 cachet. 1969 was a salute to Youth; 1971 celebrated Sport and Recreation; 1973 was the 100th Anniversary of the RCMP; 1976 saluted the United States’ Bicentennial and 1980 was Alberta’s 75th Anniversary. Most of the time rodeos, cowboys and Indians were the subjects used for the cachets..

In the 1960’s, the Calgary Philatelic Society produced special envelopes with a Stampede theme that could be stamped and mailed. I have one from 1964. The person

mailing this envelope wrote on the front, “No cachet, please” but the enveloped was still stamped with one anyway. In the 1960’s, the British-American Club also produced an envelope for Stampede. These envelopes, although similar to those of the Philatelic Society’s, had the year, dates and days written on the front.

The last of my unique envelopes to receive a mention are from 1953. The Stampede logo is on the top left, “1953” is on the bottom, and the 1953 Coronation cachets, and six different postage stamps depicting Queen Elizabeth II. I have one envelope from four different days of the Stampede; three of these have unobstructed cachets, the fourth is partly on the Stampede logo. When a cachet was stamped, the stamp could land almost anywhere on the envelope, front or back unless specified by the person having the envelope stamped. Not all cachets are clear, some don’t show well as the ink was faint, or there was too much ink used.

I have spent 29 years looking for these collectables. Just when you think you have seen them all, another surprise pops up. The price range for these is, mostly quite reasonable. Earlier cachets are, obviously, more valuable; and cachets on Stampede envelopes or stationary also add to the value. A run of many consecutive years all sent to the same person is a very


1962 Cancellation stamps in both colours used for the cachets. These were special for the 5oth Anniversary of the Calgary Stampede.

1964 – Original Cover, Calgary Philatelic Society envelope, requested no cachet, but got one anyway.

One envelope which has cachets from 1970 – 1976


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1990 – post office and cancellation stamp

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interesting find. Most items I have found are in good to very good condition and plain cachet envelopes are usually a few dollars up to $15.00 to $20.00 for early cachets. Early stamped stationary and envelopes, like my 1939 set, could be upward of $50.00. Not much stationary got stamped; mine were stamped with just the cachet and never mailed.

I also have several early postal “cancellation” stamps. My earliest are from the 1915 exhibition, and the 1919 Calgary Stampede. These are the Canada Post rubber stamps which appear over the stamps on the top right of the envelopes. They mention the Stampede event and the date. These are not as highly sought after, although they are part of the Stampede history. The last time that I saw a post office at the Calgary Stampede was 1985.

Until next time, happy collecting…


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Heritage Park takes pride in its accurate and authentic representation of Western Canada’s unique history, ranging from the 1860s to the 1950s. As a living history museum, the stories from our past are told through lively costumed interpreters, historical homes, buildings, and a multitude of hands-on experiences for the guests. Through generous donations of heritage items, individuals can help bring those stories and experiences to life.

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Canadian Women. The Centre is a reproduction of Nellie McClung’s Calgary home, and is furnished to represent the early 1930s, when Nellie lived there. The Park was grateful to receive a number of heirloom items that belonged to Nellie McClung herself, as well, items that belonged to some of the other four women represented. These items are on display throughout the home, and help tell the story of who the Famous 5 were. In the fall of 2005, Heritage Park re-opened the Atlas Lumber building with the transformed timber-frame workshop. At the same time an exceptional donation of woodworking tools, dated from Scotland in 1913 were donated to the Heritage Heirloom Program. This collection assists the Park in telling the story of the incredible craftsmen that helped build the west.

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The Straight RazorWhy do I shave my face?In the words of so many great men before me, “My wife makes me.”

The traditional straight razor shaving is experiencing a renewed popularity. With more men leaving the five blade razor for one and straight razors, manufacturers are running 6 months behind on orders.

As late as the early 20th century, beards were fashionable and most men wore them. That changed in the United States after World War I, for three reasons:

1. Gillette had introduced the “safety razor” in 1901. The safety razor made it possible and inexpensive for men to shave daily, and - thanks to a massive ad campaign - it was gaining popularity.

2. Soldiers in the U.S. Army were required to shave, so the gas masks that protected them from chemical agents deployed as a weapon would fit properly. The Army bought millions of Gillette razors and blades to make shaving possible.

3. When “Johnny came marching home,” the American soldier was a hero with a clean-shaven face. In the Roaring ‘20s, the Great Depression, the World War II era and the booming ‘50s, beards were decidedly unfashionable.

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Razor Milestones4th Millennium BC ...Circular gold Egyptian razors

6th Century BC ..........Razors introduced in Rome

1828 ..........................Safety razors catch on in England

1847 ..........................Hoe-shaped razor invented

1895 ..........................Gillette disposable blades

1928 ..........................Schick patents electric razor

1960 ..........................Stainless steel blades

1971 ..........................Two-blade razor

There are many reasons for new interest in the straight razor. More and more men are turning to the way their fathers and grandfathers shaved, and are moving back to using a straight-razor to shave with. Some like the challenge, the skill and the patience that it takes. Some reckon that every whisker shaved off their chin grows three on their chest. Others like the nostalgia of it. Some people do it because they think they can save money. One straight razor can last generations with only the occasional sharpening. The increasingly high cost of disposables and the fact they are disposed of in the landfill is a contributing factor for many. Whatever the reason, straight razor shaving is a better way!

A far better shave can be accomplished using a straight razor than with disposable cartridges. A trip to a barber shop for a professional shave and you will know why men are making the decision to go the way of the straight razor. How would you like to look in the mirror and see yourself shaving with a straight razor that your great, great grandfather shaved with over a hundred years ago?

Many a gentleman has turned a daily dreary chore into a Zen-like ritual that is very satisfying. Picking a razor, brush, soap, and you are off to not only the best shave but perhaps a great hobby.

Soaps come in three basic forms, puck, stick and cream. All forms of soap do basically the same thing, soften the whiskers and provide glide or lubrication of the skin.

Brushes can be purchased in badger, boar and even horse hair. Badger being the most popular and considered best. Straight razors can still be purchased new from only a few manufacturers, most razors are vintage that have been restored or well preserved.

The first narrow-bladed folding straight razors were listed by a Sheffield, England manufacturer in 1680. With all the hype about modern materials and techniques, vintage products beat the newer production razors. Vintage razors are still in use today and can be sharpened (honed) to provide a comfortable shave.


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Razors, at first glance, may all look alike but in fact the only similarity is the cutting edge. Razors vary in weight, size, shape and material. The handles (scales) of vintage razors were made of natural products such as bone, ivory, shell, wood and horn. Bakelite and cellulite came later, followed by plastics.

The metal of the blade is either stainless or carbon steel. Stainless Steel does not rust, generally keeps an edge longer, and is more difficult to hone. Carbon Steel is prone to rust without proper care, the edge will wear faster, but is easier to hone. The width of a blade is generally measured in 8ths of an inch, with widths varying from 3/8 to 8/8. The most common width is 5/8’s. The shape or grind of a blade is measured from the sharp edge up to the spine and can vary from a “V” shaped wedge to a full grind. The tip of the blade or toe can be shaped square or round and various shapes in between.

Once you have shaved with a straight razor you may develop a preference to any of the variables. A novice shaver usually starts out with a “round” tip 5/8’s wide

medium grind. It is not uncommon to have many razors of different shapes and sizes. If you were well off back in the day you might have a gentleman “set” of six or seven, one razor designated for each day of the week.

From what country comes the best steel for the best razor?

Could it be Solingen, Germany; “The City of Blades” where famous companies such as Dreiturm, DOVO Solingen Wüsthof, J. A. Henckels, Böker manufactured swords, knives, scissors and razors.

Or is the best steel manufactured in Sheffield, England? In England, the best straight razors all came from Sheffield, and for centuries, Sheffield was the center of the English cutlery trade. Anything that cut anything, came from Sheffield. Kitchen knives, tailors’ shears, the finest silverware and the best, barber-quality straight razors were all made here. Other respected Sheffield razor manufacturers were Bengall, and Wade & Butcher. Any razor marked “Thiers” will have been made in the French town of Thiers and is another sign of quality. The company of Thiers-Issard still makes straight razors to this day.

There were many Spanish steel razors, Filarmonica is just the most famous. Besides Filarmonicas, there is Palmera, and Iberia. In Sweden razors by Heljestrand, Berg, Tornblom & Rex, and they are all lovely shavers. Eskilstuna seems to be the center of steel making in Sweden. The famous Iwasaki Kamisori is hand forged from the steel which is traditionally made in Japan from iron sand; Tamahagane.

There are hundreds of excellent names in straight razors and there are also razors to be avoided. Buyers beware! Do your homework and buy only from a seller that knows what he’s selling.

1.a. square/spike

1.c. Spanish

1.d. round

1.e. French / Irish

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S.F.B.J. DollsThere was a time when French dolls or “bébés” were

the best, the most beloved and the most beautiful dolls in the world. For close to a century, companies such as Jumeau, Bru, Steiner, Huret & Gaultier were the very top of their industry and the dolls they produced from the 1820’s to the 1890’s can rightly be regarded as works of art.

They say that nothing lasts forever and although France dominated the world of doll manufacturing for a very long time, eventually there came a time when their pre-eminence would come to an end. This change was heralded by the growth of the German doll industry in the latter part of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th centuries.

Long regarded as noted toymakers with innovative and creative designs, the German manufacturers had some great advantages in the market place. The bulk of these German factories were set up in the area around Thuringia, an area which is rich in clay deposits that are perfect for the production of fine quality porcelain and glass. Both the German method of porcelain production (which was fired at a lower temperature and therefore used less fuel) and the innovations they brought to the manufacturing process, led to a considerable savings on the cost of production. In turn, these savings could be passed onto the public as lower prices.

Although it may be argued that the French dolls were still superior to the German dolls, the German dolls were

appealing, well made and certainly acceptable to price conscious buyers.

Although many of these companies were short lived and leave us with little information about either their dolls or themselves, their impact on the French doll makers of the period was seen both quickly and easily. By the mid-1890’s many legendary French doll manufacturers were in serious financial difficulties and facing the possibility of being forced to close their doors. One of these companies who found themselves in such dire straits was Fleischmann & Bloedel.

German businessman Salomon Fleischmann had opened his first factory in Bavaria in 1873 in partnership with Jean Bloedel. Originally they manufactured other types of toys in addition to their line of dolls but the other production soon was set aside in favour of the doll line. Shortly thereafter Fleischmann opened a second facility in Paris making him somewhat unique because he had a presence in the doll manufacturing industry in both countries. By 1898 he had married a French woman and had been living in France for some time. Even the success of his German factory couldn’t offset the costs of keeping his French factory in business and he was hurting financially.

Read the conclusion of this article and find out if Fleischmann’s business survives, and if so, where.

PART 1

by Dawn-Marie Nokleby, B.Ed., Doll Club of Edmonton, Edmonton, AB


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Can it be scarcely six months ago that I wrote my article for Discovering ANTIQUES while the snow fell, the wind howled and we were at the very depths of one of our worst winters in years? It was long, it was brutal, it was soon forgotten…

Today, I am enjoying the best of early June days: pure-blue sky, piles of whipped cream clouds, glorious golden sunshine and just a hint of a cool breeze – enough to carry the scent of blooming lily-of-the-valley from around the corner of the house.

About the farmyard various pairs of wrens, competing for a dozen or more nesting spots, are singing their pretty (but quarrelsome) challenges. Dutiful robin couples are already feeding the first batches of babies – but still have time for a tune or two; just to celebrate spring, successful nest-building and an ample supply of earthworms. Most gratifying of all, this week two different Baltimore orioles have serenaded their intended spouses from high in the Manitoba Maples that lean over my daughter’s porch. I know they are different ones since one is missing a wing feather, probably due to travel complications. He likes to preen in the plum tree outside my kitchen window. That vibrant shade of orange, against their deep black feathers, is like a flash of the most glorious sunset shades ever painted by Mother Nature. That their song is equally wonderful to hear seems too good to be true. Ah, springtime in central Alberta.

And while we are on the lovely subject of the birds of summer – let’s visit Ellis Bird Farm (www.ellisbirdfarm.ca). It is, as many of our regular readers know, absolutely one of the most beautiful pieces of rural real estate I know. Lovingly maintained and landscaped; staffed by an


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The other important component at Ellis, which cannot be overlooked, is The Teahouse. In fact, far more than just a tea house, the old farmhouse has been “re-invented” over the last two summers by an amazing culinary team. Blake Anderson is sous chef, chief cook, heritage bread baker, dessert and pastry expert, and interpretive menu coordinator. Pavla Hruykova is chief organizer, tea house coordinator, charming European diplomat and public persona extraordinaire. They are a young, fun, funky and well-schooled pair; both having had extensive experience in top notch culinary establishments around the world. All this experience – and a passionate desire to see local cuisine excel – is gaining rave reviews from those who dine, lunch or snack at Ellis Teahouse.

This year’s menu consists of some favourites from 2013, with new garnishes, interesting variations and great twists on taste. Their French onion soup is NOT traditional – just flavourful, rich-textured and has an interesting rosemary-infused base-note. This is country cooking in a very up-town version that can appeal to traditionalists and to the “foodies” seeking something appealing, experiential and edgy. Do try the Bluebird Scones with Seabuckthorn and Ellis apple preserve. Wow!

They are also featuring some “fine dining” evenings over the summer; after closing to the regular day-trippers and bird-watchers. Check out these events at [email protected] or call 403-586-4547. You can book an event until the end of September, although the bird farm closes Labour Day weekend. This is also when Blake and Pavla will can, freeze and preserve Alberta’s farm bounty for next summer’s menus. Eat local, eat up-town, eat country; for flavour and untrammeled nutrition created from hand-picked local ingredients.

Another fabulous food event I want to share with you is scheduled for July 26 and 27, 2014. Taste of Markerville is anticipating its second annual exposé of Alberta foods, featuring Markerville Berry and Vegetable Farm produce, freshly picked; cheeses locally made; elk, pork and beef naturally home-raised and custom slaughtered. All these wonderful ingredients will be prepared in unique “up-town” style by guest chef Darren MacLean, owner/operator of downtownfood, located on Stephen Avenue in Calgary’s core. This food hotspot features “fusion bistro dining” as only he does it; marrying ingredients like artesian beer with venison tenderloin as an example.

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The Saturday, July 26 will feature a market at the Markerville Historical sites within a short walk of each other. Lots to taste, look at, learn about and buy, including foodstuff, baking, preserves, unique artwork and hand-crafted items, antiques and various collectables focused on food, kitchens


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Sunday, July 27th Four Foodie Workshops are being offered; Signature Salads, Pickles, Best Berry Pies and Bread Making demonstrated by experts in the culinary arts. It will be another excellent day to learn, to sample and to be inspired. Go Good cooking!

And finally, a quick update from The Farm with The Good Food. We will be having a busy summer as always, with cow/calf pairs grazing out on our half dozen different pastures stretching from Spruce View to Camrose, and points in between. The sows are raising multi-coloured litters of roaming piglets, and the hens are ranging and laying with summertime abundance. Farmgate sales of beef, pork and eggs are ongoing (since 1977). We supply individuals, restaurants and events like Alberta Open Farm Days, Taste of Markerville and Harvest Suppers.

HolmeHus Antiques Shop is open daily from 10:00 to 5:00 here on the farm. You can also find our stock decorating the Ellis Bird Farm Tea House, for sale at the Ellis gift shop and at Sylvan Star Cheese Farm. Also we will be taking part in the Red Deer Highland Games on June 28, at the Titan’s Rugby Field in Red Deer, AB. July 26 is Taste of Markerville and August 16 & 17 is the Danish National Museum’s Viking Days. We celebrate our Scandinavian roots with a huge selection of “Viking” trade goods, including hand-made silver, brass and copper wire work, lots of Danish amber, Norwegian enamel and Swedish pewter jewellery. Also available are weapons, ceramics, glass, carved wood and horn items and a wide assortment of traditional textiles – knit, woven and embroidered; some antique, most vintage or collectable and a few recreations. Go Vikings and go to Google for more information on Viking Days.

Do find time for a visit, attend an event, or take a trip to one of the wonderful sites in the Alberta countryside this glorious summertime. Each day can be an adventure, with food, history, nature, farming and the decorative delights of antiques to be enjoyed and collected. What better way to enjoy our lovely Alberta summertime.


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