Images of items I have purchased.

[Tefal]

I've just bought this as a surprise birthday present for my mum. It's a silver brooch made by Ernest Blyth in 1966.

He was her brother and a quite talented goldsmith in the 60's, 70's and 80's (he won the DeBeers award twice). He died around 15 years ago and sadly the small number of items that my mum had of his were lost is a small house fire around 10 years ago. So I thought this brooch would be a lovely sentimental present for her. I was very pleased when I found it and I can't wait to give it to her tomorrow and see her reaction when she reads the signature on the back

I have some fantastic memories of visiting his studio with my mum and brother in the early 70's to see him work. It's strange to think that he would never have known when he was making this item that it would find its way back to his sister 49 years later.

Might be worth getting it cleaned an polished it looks a tad tarnished.

That kind of style looks best when it's clean and crisp

 

[Hades]

Hades thats an amazing story and a gift she will be proud of, along with a son she will be proud of.

Top stuff.

Thanks.

Might be worth getting it cleaned an polished it looks a tad tarnished.

That kind of style looks best when it's clean and crisp

Yes that's a very good idea. I'll still have to give it to her tomorrow as it only arrived today and I'm seeing her tomorrow (she's 3 hours drive away so rarely get to see her). But I'll get it cleaned for her afterwards.

 

[IC3]

Snap, got mine today.

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I got mine today as well, but I haven't had a chance to test it out yet.But I have tested the FM transmitter and the audio quality is better than I thought.

 

[Tyrone1Wils]

My bad with the photo, fixed now

 

[Dis86]

Thanks.



Yes that's a very good idea. I'll still have to give it to her tomorrow as it only arrived today and I'm seeing her tomorrow (she's 3 hours drive away so rarely get to see her). But I'll get it cleaned for her afterwards.

Toothpaste is your friend for cleaning silver. Seriously.

 

[Hades]

Toothpaste is your friend for cleaning silver. Seriously.

I just googled it and amazingly you're right. Thanks.

 

[Dis86]

I just googled it and amazingly you're right. Thanks.

No problem. Great find, hope it makes her face light up!

 

[Tefal]

Thanks.



Yes that's a very good idea. I'll still have to give it to her tomorrow as it only arrived today and I'm seeing her tomorrow (she's 3 hours drive away so rarely get to see her). But I'll get it cleaned for her afterwards.

beautiful piece though, i wonder if he used match sticks cu and glued and maybe lacquered to make the original mold.

 

[Hades]

beautiful piece though, i wonder if he used match sticks cu and glued and maybe lacquered to make the original mold.

I'm not sure. It sounds feasible.

 

[[HB]Rugrat]

I've just bought this as a surprise birthday present for my mum. It's a silver brooch made by Ernest Blyth in 1966.

He was her brother and a quite talented goldsmith in the 60's, 70's and 80's (he won the DeBeers award twice). He died around 15 years ago and sadly the small number of items that my mum had of his were lost is a small house fire around 10 years ago. So I thought this brooch would be a lovely sentimental present for her. I was very pleased when I found it and I can't wait to give it to her tomorrow and see her reaction when she reads the signature on the back

I have some fantastic memories of visiting his studio with my mum and brother in the early 70's to see him work. It's strange to think that he would never have known when he was making this item that it would find its way back to his sister 49 years later.

They say it's the thought that counts and that's possibly the most thoughtful present ever. I'm filling up!

 

[Holdon Tight]

Did she like the gift. Great story, well done.

 

[bakes0310]

Tell us I must know how it ends dude.

 

[Montala]

They say it's the thought that counts and that's possibly the most thoughtful present ever. I'm filling up!

... and I thought it was just me!

A lovely story indeed, and I am sure she will be absolutely thrilled with her present.

Full marks to you for all your efforts, and I hope that you will post an update on here, after the event.

 

[Cosimo]

I've just bought this as a surprise birthday present for my mum. It's a silver brooch made by Ernest Blyth in 1966.

He was her brother and a quite talented goldsmith in the 60's, 70's and 80's (he won the DeBeers award twice). .[/QUOTE]

What a great find and wonderful present for your mum. :)

 

[Kiyoshi]

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Great work!

 

[Adam]

That's awesome, she'll be chuffed with that.

 

[Edrof]

Good show, Hades old chap.

 

[Glaucus]

That's a find and a half

 

[booyaka]

top work indeed

 

[Craig1981]

That's a very thoughtful gift. Let us know how she reacts!