We had a series of power failures by PG&E - power went off and on a few times in an hour. Now my previoysly working Bolt just reboots endlessly.
Any ideas?
It just says “almost there” and “Tivo” and then reboots.
What to do?
I’ve had this forever and never new what to do with it or much of anything about it. It’s not from any relative I know about. It’s obviously a small sterling silver clutch purse, with an inscription dated April 14, 1911. It does have a sterling chain as well although it doesn’t really show in the photos.
It seems to have the original silk lining in excellent condition. I don’t know if items like this were “a thing” 115 years ago or if this was an oddball item.
It feels pretty hefty for its size at 165 grams and it is stamped sterling with a hallmark which I think is from an American company.
Is there any market for this kind of thing or is it just melt value junk? If it’s just melt value, I’ll just put it back in storage for somebody else to deal with a few decades from now. If this is a type of thing that people like/want, where do I go? It’s not doing me any good and I don’t have kids that are interested or want to bother with it.
This gets confusing and contradictory. I was born in February 1956. Which generation do I belong to? Why do the cut offs for generations seem to keep changing or be different from different sources? Even the names for generation keep changing.
For those that think it’s a shame to have pens that never get used - these do get used. Refurbished and ready to write. I do use these. Several more are not pictured. It’s only the “Originals of their time” I don’t write with - well, along with an m1000 in Damascus Steel and titanium by Grayson Tighe. That one is heavy at 57 grams and is bulkier than a standard m1000, so it’s not super practical for me. It’s not an “Original” but it is about 25 years old. There were around 20 made before Pelikan issued a cease and desist order. My hand size is a 400/600 max so it’s a bit too big. Actually, there are a few more that don’t get used but those will have to wait for another time.
As per request, this is the original box and contents of the Pelikan 1935 Lapis.
I have original material for all other “Originals” as well, if anyone needs to see them for reference. All except for the Toledo 1931.
I think this is all of them in the series except for the Toledo 1931 version, the one that got away. I got all of these when they were originally released and am the original owner. These were released between 1997-2003. I thought they were just too nice to actually use, none of them have ever been filled. I may have dipped one 20 years ago but that’s it. I enjoy just looking at these, they really are elegant, classic pens. You really have to hold these in your hand to appreciate them. Like many other things, a photo isn’t sufficient to convey their quality and feel. I have all the original packaging and keep the pens in their original boxes. I know some people consider this a complete waste and that these were intended to be used. I disagree. Satisfaction is the intended function, whatever the manifestation of that satisfaction may be. Each to his own, etc. Pelikan is a great brand and I do use Pelikan’s, just not these.
These are not for sale.