Guardians of The Lambsfoot!

This is the last day of Man Jack's current turn as Lambsfoot of the Week for me. I'll post another photo of Man Jack at Aquinas College, a Catholic school near where I live. The campus was originally the estate of a "lumber baron" and his wife whose philanthropy established the first 2 hospitals in Grand Rapids, MI. The original Tudor-style manor house of the estate is still used for college administrative and faculty offices, I think. Note in the first photo that there are stone lions lying on either side of the central entryway, and there's a grayish rectangular plaque near the first floor windows at the right of the photo.
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Here's Man Jack with a close-up of the historical plaque:
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And here's Man Jack lying fearlessly on a lion's paws. (The lions are named Patience and Fortitude, but I don't remember which is which.)
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- GT
 
Jack Black said:
I'm glad you have your grandfather's knife, he had good taste :) The Lambsfoot is Sheffield's most common pattern, made by hundreds of Sheffield cutlery firms, and over the years, hundreds of thousands of Sheffield knives have been made with that same generic tang stamp, they still are today. Sometimes, you can make an informed guess as to the maker, in this case though, I don't think that's possible. Lambsfoot knives only date back as far as the late 19th century, but the things that help date a knife, apart from style, and construction type, are hard to determine without a thorough examination of it. Dating it may be easier by thinking about your grandfather's life, when he was born, and where he lived, and any other information you have about the knife, and his use of it. It would be nice to see some more photos :thumbsup:

It's looking nicely lived in Ken :) :thumbsup:
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Thanks for the reply Jack. Here’s a link to some close ups. My grandfather was born in 1901, and grew up in Kentucky. I’m really curious as to the age of the knife. I’ve got a new Albers in ironwood coming next week, so I’d like to be in the group!
 
doulos said:
Thanks for the reply Jack. Here’s a link to some close ups. My grandfather was born in 1901, and grew up in Kentucky. I’m really curious as to the age of the knife. I’ve got a new Albers in ironwood coming next week, so I’d like to be in the group!
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Welcome to the Guardians ! Your link isn't showing up ?
 
screened porch said:
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Yesterday was strikingly beautiful, with bright sun, a low high temperature, and a strong cool breeze that felt like you could soak it up and fly with it.
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Striking prose Jer :) It's nice to see the pile side pf your '17 :) :thumbsup:
SteveC said:
Cool picture Jack ! I hope that the unrest is over for you there 👍
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Thanks Steve, me too :) :thumbsup:
Onebigbill said:
Good morning Guardians. Most of the tropical storm has passed us but we will still have some left-over rain showers here and there. Got some cardboard boxes to break down with the help of my trusty HHB.:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:
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Hope you manage OK Bill :) Great pic of your Barlow :) :thumbsup:
Angry Waiter said:
Jack the ruins are believed to be a Pueblo Native American astral observatory. The stone construction style is “Chaco” who were a tribe from about 90 miles away. It was really interesting. Let me see what other photos I can post on it. There is a river in the valley below the Mesa where they lived and farmed.
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Incredible Jeremy :cool: :) Thanks for the info buddy :) :thumbsup:
unclekurty said:
Good Saturday to you. I’ve been enjoying the fine pictures. Here’s my lambsfoot for today.
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Cool pic Kurt :cool: :) :thumbsup:
SteveC said:
Good morning Guardians !

Latest addition to my flock.

Burnt Stag Lamb


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Wow! Sweet stag Steve :cool: :) :thumbsup:
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Great photo buddy :) :thumbsup:
echoscout said:
Thankyou Jack! 👍🤠

Hope you have a good day Jack. Gallant AC 🐑👍🤠
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Thanks a lot pal, been a good 'un :) :thumbsup:
echoscout said:
Morning Guardians! Y'all have a good one. Going to the pharmacy then my brother's. Happy Trails

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Have a great day David :) I hope you get some plinking in :) :thumbsup:
5K Qs said:
This is the last day of Man Jack's current turn as Lambsfoot of the Week for me. I'll post another photo of Man Jack at Aquinas College, a Catholic school near where I live. The campus was originally the estate of a "lumber baron" and his wife whose philanthropy established the first 2 hospitals in Grand Rapids, MI. The original Tudor-style manor house of the estate is still used for college administrative and faculty offices, I think. Note in the first photo that there are stone lions lying on either side of the central entryway, and there's a grayish rectangular plaque near the first floor windows at the right of the photo.
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Here's Man Jack with a close-up of the historical plaque:
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And here's Man Jack lying fearlessly on a lion's paws. (The lions are named Patience and Fortitude, but I don't remember which is which.)
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- GT
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Fascinating Gary :cool: Thank you for sharing the pics :) :thumbsup:
doulos said:
Thanks for the reply Jack. Here’s a link to some close ups. My grandfather was born in 1901, and grew up in Kentucky. I’m really curious as to the age of the knife. I’ve got a new Albers in ironwood coming next week, so I’d like to be in the group!
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Welcome to the Guardians my friend :) Thank you for the information, but I think you have ommitted the link :thumbsup:
SteveC said:
Welcome to the Guardians ! Your link isn't showing up ?
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:thumbsup:
SteveC said:
Bonus pic of the day 👍



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Great-looking Lamb :) :thumbsup:
 
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echoscout said:
That Butler 🐑sure is a looker
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Thanks pal.
Jack Black said:
Glad you had a good one with your Hartshead Barlow David :) :thumbsup:

Nice to see Steve :D :thumbsup:



Wow Pete, thank you for sharing these spectacular pics buddy, it looks like you had a wonderful time :cool: If you don't mind my asking, what are the ruins in your first post? :cool: :thumbsup:

Great choice Pete, hope you can find some shade ;) :thumbsup:

Thank you Jeff, cheers my friend :) :thumbsup:

Ace pic David :) :thumbsup:

Another great composition Dwight :cool: :) :thumbsup:

Good for you Dylan, sure you've earned it :) That is a fabulous Lamb :cool: :thumbsup:

Good morning Guardians, going to be crunch time here in the UK this weekend, to see if we are over the worst of it, for now. I thoroughly hope so. I'm hoping to meet up with a few pals today, but we are playing it by ear, to some extent. Got my AC with me :) Have a great day Guardians :thumbsup:

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Very cool photo of your AC Jack.
screened porch said:
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Yesterday was strikingly beautiful, with bright sun, a low high temperature, and a strong cool breeze that felt like you could soak it up and fly with it.
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Never tire of seeing ole toffee wings. What a beautiful lamb.
unclekurty said:
Good Saturday to you. I’ve been enjoying the fine pictures. Here’s my lambsfoot for today.
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That rig checks a lot of boxes. Love the copper.
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Sunshine!!!View attachment 2632523
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Love this classy lamb Bob. 👍
 
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