I have come across three nice old fountain pens that belonged to my mother: a Conway Stewart fountain pen, a Waterman fountain pen and a Swan, all dating from the…
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Repairing a leopard skin rug
I have a complete leopard skin, backed with green felt and including full mounted head, which has seen better days. Do you know someone who can advise me how to…
Is your car mascot secure?
A mascot mounted on my car bonnet for a number of years is secured with the plastic screw recommended by Lejeune. I heard of an issue with the authorities in…
Where can I get initials engraved on a cartridge bag?
I would like to have my children's initials engraved on cartridge bags and a design engraved on my own cartridge bag. I am struggling to find experts in this field…
Where to find a seat stick perfect for the field
My Farrier & Mack tripod seat made of oak and leather is much envied by fellow guns, but the firm is now untraceable. I have used my seat for 10…
Luxury duck houses: fabulous for fowl
Palatial duck houses, made famous by the MPs' expenses scandal, are fabulous for fowl. But do these luxury duck houses offer quacking good value, asks Charlotte Mackaness
How to find a ‘Puffin Billie’?
A neighbour was given a "Puffin Billie" as a wedding present. This gadget is about 2ft long and when blown it kindles the dying embers of a log or coal…
How to restore and keep silk top hats
I recently found a couple of silk top hats - one top hat looks as though it could be rather smart, but is in need of some repair. Could I…
How to find a comfortable gun sleeve
Q I bought a leather gun sleeve for my husband about four years ago. Although he loves it, he hasn't been able to use it much, as the leather strap…
How to peel perfect apples
Q: Can you help me find an apple peeler and corer machine. It's of a style that sits on your table and one turns a handle and it takes the…