He probably made it when he and my Nannie first moved into that little house, many years before.
I also had a brass money box he had made out of a WW1 Shell casing, made to hold half crowns, in the days long before decimal. I have used it to hold 50p pieces and now it holds two pound coins. You can't get to your money in a hurry. There is quite a knack to getting the coins out with a knife. I can remember him showing me this as a child....... These are special to me.
I shall show you some pics, there is also a brass tray I fell in love with 30 years ago in an Antiqu shop. It's probably foreign and more than 100 years old. There's also a small icon with a tiny brass plate on the front showing the Virgin Mary. There's quite a story to this as you can see on the picture.
Do you have some tiny treasures that hold special memories for you?
5 comments:
What fabulous and amazing treasures June - so lovely that you have been able to keep them all this time.
Have a great weekend.
luv and hugs {brenda} xoxox
Oh, June, what lovely treasures!! And the memories that go along with them make them even more beautiful.
I had to laugh as you talked about your British coins...I don't have a clue about any of that!! Quarters, dimes, nickels, and pennies, I understand...but not decimals and half crowns. I will be in a very bad way if I ever make a trip to England.
Have a blessed day.
Love,
Patti
That's fascinating. I've never heard of anyone making their own key. What a talented man! It's a shame the house isn't still standing.
Wonderful treasures! And how do you make your own key! Never heard of that, I agree with Bill, he must have been awesomely talented! I would have loved to see that house! Thanks for sharing!
OH, I love your new banner!!!
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