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The pair shown on the left were made by W.H. Dunne Skate Co. of Toronto. A thumb screw on the back is used to adiust their size to fit the boot and would have had leather straps with buckles that go over the top of the boot for stability. This type of skate was fairly common and in fact is still used today to teach and instill As the skating season draws to an end here is an interesting group of'relat- ed items. Many‘ of us remember learning to skate on bob skates. These were skates 'with two paral- lel blades that offered some. stability for the weak at ankle and thick of head. 18 - 'WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE THIS MONTH" â€" See ATTIC TREASURES... by‘Rob Reid www.mwmmm mmumwammm mmmnsoum. 15mm mmvmum '. BARB BETH YOUR ATTENTION TO DETAIL HELPS us PUT THE ”REAL” IN REAL ESTATE! 37 Sandflord Dr., 819. 105, StoutMlle 3. 9. ”El. EC. all!!!“ WI: John Walley, Broker sultan grow-Mum no cum My In Mammary LYNDA', Administrative Professionals Week As with bob skates they had leather straps and buckles to firmly attach them to the boot. The brand name is ‘Halifax Pattern Club Skate' and they would have been rel- atively expensive when The pair of skates on the right are of a different nature. These are adult sized skates intended for a serious skater. They have a tempered steel blade which can be sharpened The skates can be adjust- ed to fit both the toe width and length of the boot and they have a spring type sole for greater flexibility. confidence in new skaters. These typically sell for $20 to $25 today. APRIL 1 us on ‘www.s!ouflvilleanline.wm' new. Today a pair like this would sell for $60 to $80. HEY, MY OTHER MOM, THANKS so MUCH FOR THE LAST 20 YEARS. LET’ s BOTH LOOK FORWARD TO MANY MORE! mmmnmam 905.640.1323 or 1.800.862.7253 FOR JUST DOING EVERYTHING! Graydon Staff 5758 Main Street, Stouflville 9056403622 - Fax: 905640-1589 NORMA, BONNE, APPLIANCES 8¢ELEVISI0N5 With a good pair of skates and enough practice. perâ€" it appears to be in an original frame and both skaters autographed the photo, which always has an impact on value. This cou- ple belonged to the Minto Skating Club of Ottawa and 2004 happens to be the Club's 100th Anniversary This is a photo of Miss Alden Godwin and Mr. A. Gorden McLennan, the I922 Pair Skating Champions of Canada! Sports memorabilia'is a very popular area for col- lectors. This piece is inter- esting on Several levels, not the least of which is a little bit of Canadian histo- haps you might end up like the couple in the photo. THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HARD WORK - OVER THE YEARS. SANDL I welcome inquiries about any objects that you may have and look forward to seeing and perhaps writing about them. Please forward a photo and a description to me through Slouffviile this Manih, drop it off at Reid '5 Antiques, 6397 Main St. Stouffville during regular business hours or via e-mail at robert.reid5@sympatico.ca year. All of these things put together turn a nice $50 to $75 photo into a great piece that should sell for $250 to $300 Rob Reid is the owner of Reid's Antiques and Consignment on Slouffville's Main St. APRIL 2004