Seen a Remington 10 a First World War (1919 ) era and an Imperial 58 a Second World War (1940) vintage type writer akin a similar model housed in the National Museum of Victoria England.
A model of Akai X355D and Akai GX 255D spool tape player gramaphone . A 133 year old Grand Piano SCHEDMIER GERMANY 1880 and in working condition perhaps the only of its kind in Asia fitted with ivory keys; a vintage Honer sax Sitar etc ; Old kerosene lanterns and a kerosene linen press commonly known as irons. A silent movie projector still camera. Rare crockery garaffaos An art work of Baby Jesus mounted on an Ostrich egg shell with the beast of the jungles and the laughing infant below. The statue of Our Lady of Fatima mounted on an one half meter ribs of Jonah's fish (old Testament) These are marvelous and prized collection of Thomas Antonio da Costa a Technical Artist/ Engineer/Officer now on public display at the SAN TOME MUSUEM (Back in Time ) in San Thome Simplex Chadwado Varca Salcete 403 721 Goa India; between 0900 hrs to 2000 hrs IST . The entry fee is Rs.100/- per adult and Rs.50/- for children upto 14 years of age. A visit by this writer this evening post inaugural session to this ground plus two floor apartment housing the Museum of Antiques ad Technical evolution as a Mr Thomas calls it reveals his deep passion for antiques. Quizzed on how he could put in place such an exotic collection - he merely says - its the work of God. Indeed this writer was perplexed to understand how such a treasure trove could exist in Varca village in South Goa district conveniently located along the main road. Mr Thomas was all too excited about his collection he feels that this Museum is more of information and study project which would help the school and college going students who are perhaps unaware of the humble beginnings in contrast to the advances made in the field of recorded music movies typewriting and more. In the end of the half hour visit Mr Thomas offered this writer a photo session alongside the APSHI 3.3 tonne look alike anchor on display in the courtyard. This he feels will be a must for his visitors. Mr Thomas has set up a website www.santhome.com . For those wish to commend him for his unique collection just call +91 9822363917. Ironically this Museum has been thrown open a day after the opening ceremony of the Lusofonia 2014 Games at Margao and is a must visit destination both for locals and tourists visiting this tiny 25th State of India on the West. from the Varca end GODFREY J. I. GONSALVES, BORDA, MARGAO, 403 602, GOA. (INDIA) +91 98221 58584 (24 HRS) [email protected] GODFREY J. I. GONSALVES, BORDA, MARGAO, 403 602, GOA. (INDIA) +91 98221 58584 (24 HRS) [email protected]
