Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Vintage Thingies, My Grandma's Watch

I'm joining in on the Vintage Thingies Thursday again this week. Suzanne, at "Colorado Lady", is our hostess. Visit her blog and see all the other participant's thingies!!



My Grandmother's Watch

This watch belonged to my Grandma Vorpe. She was my mother's mother. It is on a long necklace and hangs about at your diaphragm. The watch itself is small; only about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. A ladies watch.


The back (front?) of the watch is engraved with her initials. I don't know what the purple stones are in the necklace. Could they be amethysts??


The watch is 14K gold and is as beautiful inside as it is outside.


This piece is well over 100 years old and is a real treasure.
I hope you enjoyed seeing it.
Shirley

24 comments:

  1. What a beautiful piece of jewelry. It's even more special that it belonged to your grandmother.

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  2. That is truly a work of art and absolutely beautiful watch. You truly have a vintage treasure.

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  3. Your grandmother's watch is beautiful! I wonder if those are real gems too.

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  4. Wow - that is gorgeous! Even the inside is pretty! And I'm a sucker for monograms to so - just love it!

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  5. What a beautiful heirloom! I love the big old-fashioned monogram and the beautiful green stones.

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  6. That is stunning! What a wonderful treasure your grandmother left to you!

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  7. G'eve, Shirley ~ What a treasure you have. I love that necklace & amethyst stones.

    Happy Valentine's
    Have a beautiful week ~
    TTFN ~Marydon

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  8. Oh my Shirley, your watch is beautiful. What a lovely heritage from your grandmother. Such a beautiful heirloom.

    Jocelyn
    http://justalittlesouthernhospitality.blogspot.com

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  9. I love your sweet treasure, and with it being that old and gold....I betcha the stones are very valuable as well. It's jsut beautiful and even more so that it belonged to your grandmother.

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  10. That is such an incredible and special treasure! I hope you wear it often in honor of your grandmother.

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  11. What a treasure! You are very fortunate.

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  12. It is beautiful! What a special treasure.

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  13. Your grandmother was a very tasteful lady. Thank you for sharing your special memory and item with us. Have a blessed week, Cherie

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  14. This is just a beautiful piece! It would be a special antique store find - - - but to belong to your grandmother and now to you - - - that just makes it priceless!

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  15. Gorgeous piece! I know you'll cherish this 4 ever! Thanks for sharing :)

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  16. What a gorgeous treasure!

    Blessings!
    Gail

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  17. What a lovely watch. Seeing as her watch is 14k gold, I think it would be a safe bet that the amethysts are genuine as well. Probably worth a small fortune to buy today.

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  18. Beautiful watch! Years ago a watch was something the girl would get as engagement gift from her future husband.

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  19. Very beautiful. Do you wear it?

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  20. What a beautiful watch, and such a family treasure especially since it belonged to your grandmother...Happy VTT!

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  21. What a lovely watch! And so special since it was your grandmother's. Thanks for sharing.

    Blessings, Grace

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  22. Beautiful watch and chain and a wonderful family heirloom!

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