Tuesday Treasure

Hello Everyone, Tuesday again! Gosh, weeks seem like days - whizz there goes another one. It's nearly February already!
I have some lovely treasures to show you today.
First are some treasures which belonged to my mother. I have been slowly wading, (as if through silky warm chocolate, heavy going at times but lovely fun when you stop to sample it) through her 'bibs and bobs' and have come up with a few things that I thought may interest you.

Clockwise from top left: A 'Boomerang' brand, teeny tiny mouth organ. A printer's magnifier. A liquid fuel lighter (prob WW1). A cylindrical whistle (my Dad - Herbert William - 1919- 2000 was a teacher and would have used this for his sport's classes. He may have also used it in WW11 as he was a corporal in New Guinea). Gold plated cufflinks which belonged to my Grandfather Herbert Joshua -1882- 1949. A penknife from WW1- this item has hallmarks on it - both the blades have been used and sharpened so many times that they have been almost ground away totally. AND underneath them is a printed sheet entitled 'Receipts for Aerated Drinks' There is no date on this but the copperplate script and contents appear to be very old. Probably pre WW1.

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Secondly is a dear little elephant pendant which I hardly recall every seeing. It is, no doubt, made of ivory but as this was purchased over 50 years ago I'm willing to overlook it's involvement in the travesty which was (or is) the ivory trade.

A tiny, perfect ivory elephant. He stands just 3/4" tall.

I love this little fellow. He is so small and beautiful. My mother never wore it and never spoke of it so I don't know where it came from or who it belonged to. Shame.

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Lasty is just a photograph that I love:

The Dog - The Kid and The Hippo!- Priceless.

I hope you have enjoyed looking at my little treasures. I will be showing you lots more over the next few weeks. Please head over to Melody's blog to see more lovely Tuesday Treasures.