Log in or Sign up
Antiques Board
Home
Forums
>
Antique Forums
>
Antique Discussion
>
Finds Thread
>
Reply to Thread
Message:
<p>[QUOTE="Marko, post: 448275, member: 210"]I wanted to share this with you all. We had the most lovely neighbors for 15 years....sadly, the young gentleman passed away in October due to chronic health issues. He was only 42, and his young widow is devastated. </p><p><br /></p><p>I found this vintage pocket watch case, no workings, and the seller had filled it with sea glass. I removed the sea glass and put a picture of them in the case.... this is a picture of them being dressed in vintage clothing, I gave her the vintage dress she is wearing in the photo. </p><p><br /></p><p>I didn't know what I was going to do for a chain... turn it into a necklace (it is rather large), and I was in one of my usual antique malls yesterday and this watch chain was in a revolving case. It matched the watch case colors rather well (white gold and rose gold tone, the watch case is gold-filled, the chain in costume.) I will give it to our neighbor the next time I see her (she is too heartbroken to stay in their house; she is staying with family.) </p><p><br /></p><p>We never know how long we have. Live well, do what makes you happy, and enjoy life to the fullest. Count your blessings. I have made the decision to retire and pursue a third career involving selling off most of the treasures I have acquired (and the new ones I will hopefully find) when I turn 62 in June. </p><p><br /></p><p>Happy, healthy, prosperous New Years to you all, my friends. May your treasures be many in the coming year. Love, Marko</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]156629[/ATTACH]</p><p>[ATTACH=full]156632[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]156633[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Marko, post: 448275, member: 210"]I wanted to share this with you all. We had the most lovely neighbors for 15 years....sadly, the young gentleman passed away in October due to chronic health issues. He was only 42, and his young widow is devastated. I found this vintage pocket watch case, no workings, and the seller had filled it with sea glass. I removed the sea glass and put a picture of them in the case.... this is a picture of them being dressed in vintage clothing, I gave her the vintage dress she is wearing in the photo. I didn't know what I was going to do for a chain... turn it into a necklace (it is rather large), and I was in one of my usual antique malls yesterday and this watch chain was in a revolving case. It matched the watch case colors rather well (white gold and rose gold tone, the watch case is gold-filled, the chain in costume.) I will give it to our neighbor the next time I see her (she is too heartbroken to stay in their house; she is staying with family.) We never know how long we have. Live well, do what makes you happy, and enjoy life to the fullest. Count your blessings. I have made the decision to retire and pursue a third career involving selling off most of the treasures I have acquired (and the new ones I will hopefully find) when I turn 62 in June. Happy, healthy, prosperous New Years to you all, my friends. May your treasures be many in the coming year. Love, Marko [ATTACH=full]156629[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]156632[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]156633[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]
Your name or email address:
Do you already have an account?
No, create an account now.
Yes, my password is:
Forgot your password?
Stay logged in
Antiques Board
Home
Forums
>
Antique Forums
>
Antique Discussion
>
Finds Thread
>
Home
Home
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Activity
Recent Posts
Forums
Forums
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Posts
Gallery
Gallery
Quick Links
Search Media
New Media
Members
Members
Quick Links
Notable Members
Registered Members
Current Visitors
Recent Activity
New Profile Posts
Menu
Search
Search titles only
Posted by Member:
Separate names with a comma.
Newer Than:
Search this thread only
Search this forum only
Display results as threads
Useful Searches
Recent Posts
More...