Treble and Bass Clef Cuff-Links

@JudyEv (381837)

Rockingham, Australia

February 25, 2016 8:50am CST

Many folk here do some incredible craft work. One of my mother's hobbies was china painting and I thought I'd share a photo of a pair of cuff-links she painted for my husband. He played drums in a dance band at the time in a band called the Evergreens so Mum painted treble and bass clefs on a greenish background. He wore the cuff-links quite often then they languished in a little box. We've now passed them on to our musician son who asked if he could have them. It is nice to think they will be worn again - and worn with love. It is good to pass things on to family members and to know they are being used rather than hiding them away in a drawer. Have you had a treasured item passed down to you? Care to share?

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@LadyDuck (502208)

• Italy

25 Feb 16

Those cuff links are very nice. I have an ancient wrist clock that was of my grandmother.

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@LadyDuck (502208)

• Italy

27 Feb 16

@JudyEv It's made in gold, as they did many years ago, it looks nice even if it is useless as a watch.

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@JudyEv (381837)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 Feb 16

It is special to have these things I think. We have a few bits and pieces which we treasure. Do you wear the wrist watch at all?

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@JudyEv (381837)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 Feb 16

@LadyDuck Once you mentioned it stopping like it does, I remembered you writing about it. Isn't that interesting? I'm glad you're able to wear it even if it is only as a bracelet.

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@TiarasOceanView (70020)

• United States

25 Feb 16

What a beautiful art. Did she do the inlay as well Judy? So nice to pass them on to your son.

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@JudyEv (381837)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 Feb 16

She would have bought the frames and probably the inner part was plain white porcelain.

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@MsTickle (25180)

• Australia

4 Jul 16

Those are just lovely Judy. I once won a prize stamped with the name of the company which happens to be my family name. The prize was a ladies and gent's watch each. I passed these onto my sister who still bears the name and my brother but I have not seen or heard of them since. I often wonder about them.

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@MsTickle (25180)

• Australia

5 Jul 16

@JudyEv i'm thinking they were reasonably expensive and having the name on them made them a keepsake as far as I'm concerned.

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@JudyEv (381837)

• Rockingham, Australia

5 Jul 16

That was a bit of coincidence. Like you, I wonder what happened to them?

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@JudyEv (381837)

• Rockingham, Australia

5 Jul 16

@MsTickle Undoubtedly. I would have hung on to them.

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@Jessicalynnt (50523)

• Centralia, Missouri

26 Feb 16

it's even more neat that they have weight, and memory, and have become a family heirloom

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@Jessicalynnt (50523)

• Centralia, Missouri

27 Feb 16

@JudyEv I was thinking they'd make lovely broaches as well

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@JudyEv (381837)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 Feb 16

Thanks. I think so too. I'm glad they're not just stuck in a box in a drawer too.

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@JudyEv (381837)

• Rockingham, Australia

28 Feb 16

@Jessicalynnt That's true, they would. I have a brooch with a pink rose painted on it that Mum made. It can also be hung from a chain.

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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)

• United States

25 Feb 16

they're beautiful! i'm so glad that'cher son'll put 'em to good use :D i've a wee pup statue that was my maternal granma's granpa's that i simply adore.

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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)

• United States

27 Feb 16

@JudyEv i'm sure yer momma's jest a smilin', hon :) yes ma'am, 't least the late 1800's. perhaps one day i'll get such appraised - not fer the monetary value, but to see if'n they can 't least date it. who knows? they might e'en be able to tell me who made it 'n where :D

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@JudyEv (381837)

• Rockingham, Australia

28 Feb 16

@crazyhorseladycx That would be very interesting. We sometimes watch 'Antique Roadshow'. It's an English programme but the people are very knowledgeable about all sorts of antiques.

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@JudyEv (381837)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 Feb 16

It's nice the cufflinks are being used. Your little statue must be very old.

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@Inlemay (17712)

• South Africa

25 Feb 16

they are beautiful - I have a stunning broach that my Grandfather was give by a Prisoner of war made from Butterfly wings and then put into hand panned frames made from tickes (nickle)

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@Inlemay (17712)

• South Africa

29 Feb 16

@JudyEv I might just do that

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@JudyEv (381837)

• Rockingham, Australia

29 Feb 16

@Inlemay I'll keep my eyes open for it.

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@JudyEv (381837)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 Feb 16

That sounds very special and must have a real story behind it. What about a photo and a post about it?

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@drannhh (15219)

• United States

27 Feb 16

So cute! I love seeing things like that. Functional art is so cool.

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@JudyEv (381837)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 Feb 16

I have some other lovely pieces that she has made. They are all special.

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@pgiblett (6524)

• Canada

25 Feb 16

I have seen a few cuff links of this nature before. A judge I knew had a pair with a gavel on them.

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@JudyEv (381837)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 Feb 16

It's nice when the cuff links reflect an interest of the person. Gavels would suit a judge beautifully.

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@pgiblett (6524)

• Canada

27 Feb 16

@JudyEv TRhere was a tailors shop in the legal area of London that sole these type of cuff links and other legal ones.

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@sofssu (23660)

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5 Jul 16

I have my grandmother's earrings. My mom wore them and passed them on to me.. I love wearing them.. It helps me feel connected. Your mom was a great crafts woman too!

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@JudyEv (381837)

• Rockingham, Australia

5 Jul 16

I can imagine how you would enjoy wearing your grandmother's earrings. I have a ring of my great grandmother but it is so small I can only wear it on my little finger.

@AbbyGreenhill (45490)

• United States

25 Feb 16

I have things from my grandparents, but as far as me passing things down - not yet, when I'm older. Those are interesting. I am not sure how many men own shirts for that use cuff links now days.

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@AbbyGreenhill (45490)

• United States

27 Feb 16

@JudyEv i aorked in a friend's jewelry store many years ago and I remember back then how popular cuff linkes were - they were the ultimate gifts for the groomsmen.

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@JudyEv (381837)

• Rockingham, Australia

28 Feb 16

@AbbyGreenhill Vince has several pairs but doesn't often wear a dress-shirt nowadays.

@JudyEv (381837)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 Feb 16

Cuff-links aren't used much but being in a jazz band I think Damian wears dress shirts for weddings and big functions so he probably gets a bit of use from them.

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@Tampa_girl7 (54714)

• United States

26 Feb 16

She did a beautiful job of painting them.

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@JudyEv (381837)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 Feb 16

She did some really lovely work and I have quite a few of her pieces.

@DianneN (254949)

• United States

6 Jul 16

Those cuff links are gorgeous! I've have lovely antique furniture passed down from my grandmother, some fine jewelry, and a fur coat of my mother's, which our dog attacked, killed, and ate! Lol!

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@DianneN (254949)

• United States

7 Jul 16

@JudyEv I was upset, but my mother and I went shopping and I bought two fur coats. I'm ashamed to admit it, but they did keep me warm.

@JudyEv (381837)

• Rockingham, Australia

6 Jul 16

Oh, no!!! Not your mother's fur coat. And the dog probably wondered what all the fuss was about. I presume you were upset even if you didn't actually punish the dog.

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@Lucky15 (37391)

• Philippines

26 Feb 16

You must be proud that your son asked those first and treasured them

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@JudyEv (381837)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 Feb 16

Yes I am. He was very close to my mother.

@Ladypeace (2028)

• Singapore

26 Feb 16

This is so beautiful and meaningful. Grandma's hand painted cuff-links to Vince and now to your son. He must be very fond of grandma, Vince and you to have asked to have them. My mom keeps a jewelry box and plans to pass it down to me in future.

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@JudyEv (381837)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 Feb 16

Our son was very close to my mother and she thought the world of both Vince and our sons but especially the younger son.

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@aju007 (1460)

• Thiruvananthapuram, India

25 Feb 16

Thats great, that its worn again. I havent had anything passed into me like this.

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@JudyEv (381837)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 Feb 16

Sometimes people move a lot and things get mislaid or given away. We're lucky to have a few things still.

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

25 Feb 16

That's really a nice story to tell. My uncle gave me a crucifix pendant when I was in high school days and until now, I still have it. He said, it will protect me from harm.

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@JudyEv (381837)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 Feb 16

That is a really special gift. I'm sure you treasure it.

@AnneEJ (4917)

• Dollard-Des-Ormeaux, Quebec

25 Feb 16

What a wonderful memento to be able to pass down. Your mother was talented and creative.

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@JudyEv (381837)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 Feb 16

Thank you. She loved her china painting.

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@andriaperry (118793)

• Anniston, Alabama

25 Feb 16

No I cannot say I have. That is so nice to pass this awesome gift to another family member.

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@JudyEv (381837)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 Feb 16

I am pleased he asked for them as I know he will treasure them.

@Jeanniemaries (8237)

• United States

25 Feb 16

What a great heirloom! They are beautiful and so meaningful. I was given a jade pendent that belonged to my grandmother on my fathers side and a peridot ring that belonged to my maternal grandmother. I treasure both.

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@JudyEv (381837)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 Feb 16

They sound nice - and very special! I've always liked jade.

@teamfreak16 (43573)

• Denver, Colorado

25 Feb 16

Those are pretty cool. We honestly have nothing like that in our family that is worth passing down. At least, nothing that has ever been passed down to me.

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@JudyEv (381837)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 Feb 16

I guess we're lucky in that we have a few bits and pieces from both families.

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