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  1. Mar-14-2017, 7:20am #1
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    Default Surprise find: Mother-In- Law's Gilchrist #78!

    I was looking through some old belongings we inherited from my wife's mother, and came across this. It's an antique ice shaver (a plane for shaving ice from blocks in the good old days). When I saw the brand name I knew I had to post it. Unfortunately, it's the closest I'll ever come to owning a Gilchrist.
    Gilchrist #78 is now prominently displayed in my "music room" alongside my instruments.

    Sorry for the misleading thread title, but I couldn't resist.

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    Default Re: Surprise find: Mother-In- Law's Gilchrist #78!

    That's Awesome!!
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    Default Re: Surprise find: Mother-In- Law's Gilchrist #78!

    what' the 'tone' like? sharp?
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    Default Re: Surprise find: Mother-In- Law's Gilchrist #78!

    You're a lucky man Steve. The ice shaver I inherited was a Rover 25.
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    Default Re: Surprise find: Mother-In- Law's Gilchrist #78!

    Hey thats still a pretty kool find and piece of history. And a perfect addition to your music room!
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    Default Re: Surprise find: Mother-In- Law's Gilchrist #78!

    I said "awesomeness" as I was clicking your thread. Now I just say "ha, ha" in a very Nelson sort of way
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    Default Re: Surprise find: Mother-In- Law's Gilchrist #78!

    I wonder if you could carve a mandolin top with that.
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    Default Re: Surprise find: Mother-In- Law's Gilchrist #78!

    N'ice Gilchrist!

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    Default Re: Surprise find: Mother-In- Law's Gilchrist #78!

    I knew it was a farce from the beginning... cause MY motherinlaw has #78!
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