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.
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| 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. |
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Lasty is just a photograph that I love:
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| The Dog - The Kid and The Hippo!- Priceless. |
Wonderful treasures ,they could be used In a history class .the elephant pendant is lovely ,too bad your Mom didn't wear it. The picture is priceless ,thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLots of lovely treasures Bronwyn, thankyou for sharing.......
ReplyDeleteOh what precious treasures and so very interesting. I loved reading about them.
ReplyDeleteThanks you so much for sharing snippets of your past.
Bronwyn, The treasures are wonderful in the memories they hold :) My favourite is the elephant - partly as there is a mystery in it's provenance; partly because elephants are my mum's favourite!
ReplyDeleteLove your little collection and the pendant also. Definitely treasures worth keeping.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful collection you have unearthed Bronwyn. I love elephants and the pendant is so cute. Maybe your Mum couldn't overlook it's providence. Your last photo is so cute.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing your treasures. They are so cute, especially the little one with the dog.
ReplyDeleteGreat treasures Bronwyn.
ReplyDeleteMy comment disappeared so maybe there will be two. Beautiful treasures today Bronwyn. I always love to see what you share. Gorgeous little last photo.
ReplyDeleteWhat awesome little treasures.. those are just up my street... I love looking at goodies like that.... ivory was once very 'in'... and your last picture is enchanting....
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Bronwyn, I thought I would mention to you that if I try to respond to an email from you I get an email back that says it is undeliverable. Interesting that your great grandfather was from Halifax :-)
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