Grandma's Jewelry Box Restoration - Mysterious Document Inside!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

*Hi folks! This video is very special to me! It is about my family's past and my Grandmother, whom I loved so much! I've decided to share these moments with you, so things won't be forgotten again! Enjoy watching! Cheers, wherever you are!*

[@razorboyXVII]

Fantastic restore!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

razorboyXVII Thank you!

[@amoichipmunk]

@@rustyshadesrestoration Hello Wow, how cool, the 2-hole needle, I think I can answer you, served as a thread stopper, in practice, it was used as a spool, and if desired, the needle was stuck with the thread, using it as a guide, generally they were used to embroider or repair war jackets, it was given to soldiers, and I think it belongs to your grandfather, and your grandmother kept it as a souvenir of her husband in the war, if you wanted it could be sewn under the buttons to keep them in place, I'll give you the my email, I wanted to ask you something,[e-mail]

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you for sharing this information with me. You have my email here: [e-mail] Cheers!

[@amoichipmunk]

@@rustyshadesrestoration Ok perfect tenks

[@jamesfield5346]

Hey Johnny, I finally took the time to read further in the description and am very moved that you have entrusted this story that is so extremely personal to you and your family. I not only am flattered that you shared it but also humbled and honored. Thank you.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@jamesfield5346]

That Johnny, has to be one of the most emotionally filled description I have ever read. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for sharing this extremely emotional and yet exciting discovery/restoration. It is and always be a memory I will not forget. God bless and once again thank you.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

You're very welcome! Thank you for watching and commenting! Have a great weekend! 👍

[@magicfungi]

Chances are it wasn't nickel plated but rather Silver plated as evident by the tarnish. Beautiful Memories and nice work!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Very possible. Thank you for watching my videos! Cheers!

[@therealrockstargamer]

​@@rustyshadesrestoration You should frame that certificate from the mayor

[@ilonamollema6467]

A similar box was shown on the TV series "the repair shop". That box was silver-plated, not nickel. To be honest I'm a bit bummed that you didn't silver plated it again, but kept the copper finish. What a wonderful surprise to find that letter hidden under the bottom. Think the red stain came from the red lining inside the box. At the look of it, it has been wet. So that transferred the red colour.

[@condar419]

What a wonderful set of treasures, especially that document! I think the letter of "good conduct" was often used when someone was moving districts or countries, and wanted to show new landlords, employers, etc. that they were decent people. There were no phones to check police records, employment records, etc., so that was a good alternative. I think the modern equivalent is that some countries require a signature from a professional person (doctor, professor, etc.) indicating that they know the person applying for a passport and that they are who they say they are.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

That makes sense to me. I digged a bit more and I found out that also if you had a case in court or if you wanted to join a school or army, this type of document was required. Thank you for watching! Cheers! PS: Still didn't try maple syroup. 😅

[@dalmiroubina2162]

Pure magic. Congratulations.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you!

[@maggiesue4825]

What a wonderful find! I found a portrait of my great-aunt by accident, too. She is now hanging over my staircase. Thank you for sharing!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Glad you enjoyed it, and I'm happy to hear that you kept the portrait safe. 😀

[@СветланаК-с5л]

Очень трогательное видео. И хоть я вам чужой человек письмо тронуло меня до глубины души. И я рада что сохранили тёплые воспоминания о бабуле, так говорят у нас в России, это показывает вашу человечность. ❤️. Здоровья вашей семье и счастливых дней. ❤️🇷🇺

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you for watching and I'm happy that you enjoyed the video! 🙂 All the best for you and your family too!

[@Amonides]

Вы, как русский, говорите о человечности Что делают русские в УКРАИНЕ УБИВАНИЕ, НАСИЛИЯ, УБИВАНИЕ ДЕТЕЙ ЭТО ЧЕЛОВЕК?

[@ЕкатеринаВоронина-ч8ч]

Красота. Спасибо мастеру за его кропотливый труд. И бережное отношение к истории его рода.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you! 🙂

[@katgrey6239]

Oh my, it's lovely! It truly meant so much to her.❤

[@2007Isabellamaria]

What a sentimental piece! I am happy that you remembered the jewelry box. It came out to be beautiful and I am sure it will be passed through many generations. You spoil us with your work. Cheers! 😊

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video and how the jewellery box turned out. Thank you as well for watching my work! Cheers!

[@2007Isabellamaria]

@@rustyshadesrestoration You are most welcome. 🤗

[@julies2110]

💜 So pretty! Your grandmother would be so pleased with your work.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

🙂

[@drummergirl14216]

Thank you for sharing your history. This is truly a beautiful piece of treasure!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you for watching my videos! 🙂

[@michelebriere9569]

That letter is a fabulous find! It needs to be preserved, before it disintegrates.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Absolutely! It is safe and preserved. 🙂

[@michelebriere9569]

@@rustyshadesrestoration ♥️

[@Ms.Cats-if.you.please]

Absolutely beautiful restoration! ♥️ Your grandmother would be proud of you and thrilled with how you brought her jewelry box to life!!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you 🙂

[@jeannunn6709]

Your Grandmother would be proud. Great job!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

I hope so!

[@НаташаЛенькова-ц8й]

Какой вы молодец, так трепетно относитесь к воспоминаниям!!! 🤗 Работа как всегда , на отлично!!! 💯👍

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you for watching my videos! 🙂

[@mariannapapadopoulou7147]

Hi from Greece!!! This is an amazing job! It is sooo touching and nostalgic as well as historically intresting!! I noticed in the photos you shared a traditional Greek male costume, the "foustanella", that in the guy with the white fluffy skirt and vest. I don't know the traditional Romanian costume, I would say that I see a common heritage. On the other hand, before WWII, in countries with monarchy (such as Bulgaria, Greece, Serbia, or Hungary) a Social Beliefs Certificate was common. I know from my country that when you had to join the army, present to court, or apply for a job in the public sector, you had to show this certificate of social beliefs. It was a piece of paper stamped by local authorities stating that you are not a communist, atheist or anarchist. Maybe it is hillarious these days, but back then it was rough times. Thank you again for sharing this video! Frame rhe certificate! It is a valuable source of History.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video Marianna and thank you for sharing this great information with us. I'm happy to learn that in Greece, people used to wear such traditional costumes. I thought that it was something that only could be found in the Balkans and Slavic countries. I already framed the document, and I'm keeping it in my room. Cheers! Johnny

[@glarrymoreme]

Fantastic work, what a great object. Really good that you preserved the letter in the frame, lovely touch

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you 🙂

[@paulmeinke9461]

Beautiful job. Thank you.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

I'm glad you like it! 🙂

[@J0hnnieP]

A small box with what is almost certainly volumes of history behind it!! Fabulous work on box, it was very enjoyable to watch!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you 🙂

[@donahaney2294]

I thought it was silver at first based on the tarnish. What a surprise to see it is brass and copper. Thank you for sharing 🎉history with us.

[@elisashue5086]

Gorgeous!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you 🙂

[@jasonthomas1760]

Watching this made me want to visit Romania again. Awesome restoration job

[@VJones-mr2vu]

Just beautiful

[@ЛюдаДакуева-э1и]

Golden hands. Bravo.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you so much! 🙂

[@cassandraralph5906]

Interesting family history! Beautiful restoration of your much loved grandmother's jewelry box. Well done, indeed 👏

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you Cassandra! 🙂

[@marcianogueirademoraes4790]

Ficou magnífico, parabéns

[@DoctorKia]

well done Johnny. Excellent restoration and a touching write up to boot. so precious, well done.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you so much! 🙂

[@kaymcgraw9362]

Beautiful work. It’s wonderful to see the past come to life again; especially when it is in the family.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you Kay! I'm glad that you enjoyed the video.

[@iwilliston]

great work and thank you for sharing your Family History

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you! 🙂

[@thierrypasquet1503]

Très émouvante cette histoire et belle restauration.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Merci!

[@lindajanke6194]

Very pretty!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you!.

[@julienghanadan8311]

Great job on grandma’s jewelry box restoration -mysterious document inside rusty shades restoration 💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you Julien 🙂

[@nathan25229]

It's so pretty 😍 I'm watching this to restore my little box I found at good will 3 years ago and haven't done anything with yet. But this give me hopes and dreams.

[@AndreaMerchak]

That's a beautiful story, thanks for sharing.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

🙂

[@Michelle-pv1uh]

My cat loved your video! We were relaxing and I was shocked he watched it the whole way through on my phone. After it was done he went back to his nap. 😂 Glad this treasured letter has come back to you and your family!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Awww! Soooo cute 😻😺

[@MrChupatek]

Great job!!!!!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you!

[@reavisstockard2994]

Very awesome to watch this restoration and thank you for sharing your family history with us ! I have my grandfathers old truck I'm planning to restore as I get my little channel going so I completely understand the range of emotion's you must have felt while working on that jewelry box. Beautiful work and much respect!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you Reavis! 🙂 There were a lot of emotions and thoughts while restoring it and even after. I wish you the best of luck with your channel and may your dreams come true! 🙏 Cheers!

[@reavisstockard2994]

@@rustyshadesrestoration Thank you so much!

[@alisonsmith4436]

Thank you so much 😊

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

🙂

[@Motitas272]

Me encantó esta restauración, muchas gracias por compartir la historia detrás del documento. ❤

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Gracias! 🙂

[@westernerserge1676]

tres belle resyauration bravo

[@seven7863]

Bravo pour le travail fait qui de plus est personnel donc double plaisir meme si certains souvenirs..... 😍👏🍾

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Merci beaucoup! 🙂

[@noras.9774]

Congratulations from Romania!👏

[@riikkaheikkinen6268]

Wonderful 👍🙌

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you 😊

[@mariahb5194]

Such a beautiful restore!! And thank you for sharing your family's history! I love the surprise document you found❤️❤️

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you 🙂 I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

[@santamadonna9706]

Amazing remembering!!!! Awesome job! Respect. Thank you and like. Hello from Ukraine 🇺🇦!!!!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you! Greetings from Poland!

[@potlily]

The most beautiful restoration I've ever seen

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

I'm glad to know that Tamires! Thank you 🙂

[@marin4311]

The discovery of the letter was the best part of this restoration.

[@Cradley684]

Perfect friend, have a nice day !!!.😀😀

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you! Same to you!

[@mskayla7747]

Simply beautiful.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Many thanks!

[@yvonnepagan9912]

Brilliant! ❤🦘

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you 🙂

[@Алик-Звездунов]

Amazing😊

[@scaramouche1740]

As a lawyer, I can say, there are some civil or commercial transactions or governmental duties that require some kind of proof or garantee that supports someone’s credibility or reliability. Until some years ago it was usual to ask good conduct or lack of criminal records certificate just to apply to a formal job. Since the certificate was issued for the same person who asked for it, it seems to be for the job purpose. Maybe this was an extra copy that was not used and your dear granny saved just in case. What a beautiful story and great restoration, thanks! 👍🏼

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you for sharing! 🙂

[@reginaceliamorais1985]

Adicionar um pedaço de história da família a um trabalho de restauração, caramba, tem uma emoção enorme. Pelo que vi foi uma experiência emocionante pra você. Sucesso com seu trabalho. Meus filhos e eu gostamos muito de vídeos de restauração!! felicidades!!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you so much for watching my videos Regina! I'm glad to know that your children are enjoying watching too.

[@ГалинаДиц-ж2ь]

😊

[@anabeatrizlopescoelho9040]

Gratidão por compartilhar um pouco da sua História. Parabéns pelos belos Projetos que tens feito!!!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻😍😍😍

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Obrigado!

[@MarianaRibeiro-yx8op]

Um belo restaurador além do talento, tem que mostrar criatividade e responsabilidade aos seus clientes 👏👏👏👏❤️

[@larrykelly2838]

Beautiful work

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you Larry! 🙂

[@riittagallen1406]

Hello Johnny! Nice again❤

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Hey, thanks! 🙂

[@barssertbulut1590]

Hello You are doing great work my friend. see you in new videos Take care of yourself....

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you! 🙂

[@michaeltreadwell777]

OMG ! Sand blasting, then Emery paper - WHAT ARE YOU THINKING OF ! I'd have put it in Goddards Silver Dip ! I have a Solid Silver Cigarette Box here, presented to my Grandfather in 1924. He was the British Vice Consul in Persia. I am so proud to be the custodian of it now. It's lovely to have such a treasure from your past - I know the feeling well. Take care 🙂

[@leahprice1141]

Great job

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you!

[@aimeebaker8494]

Green looks Awesome but purple would have looked nice also. Beautiful wor!!!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Absolutely! I love purple too!

[@susancurrie2627]

You really ought to have used red velvet again. It looks so pretty with gold! And it is the original color used, besides.

[@oneshotme]

Looks great and I'm sure your mother is proud of the job you did. The stain isn't blood!! Blood turns brown when it dries not red Enjoyed your video and I gave it a Thumbs Up

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Yes, she is! You ha e right, maybe is only dye from the velvet

[@mariaassante620]

Beautiful restoration

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you Maria! 🙂

[@ЛюдмилаДухнова-з8щ]

Классно.Вы молодец!

[@GT_Racer347]

Sweet 👍🏼👍🏼

[@skovbeats1929]

Such a cool story!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoy it!

[@JoseManuel-of9xy]

És um grande artista dedicado parabéns pelo seu trabalho

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Gracias!

[@Акслипиодота]

хорошая переделка получилась. шкатулка продолжает жить дальше.

[@margua01]

What a beautiful video. Thank you so much for sharing this s with is. It is very special. My best wishes for you. Big hi, from Costa Rica!!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you 🙂 Cheers!

[@riittasaarinen7288]

Nice work, great results 😊

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

I'm glad you enjoyed it! 🙂

[@luizalbertorodrigues4560]

Sensational

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

I'm glad you enjoyed it! 🙂

[@philippians4890]

Wonderful work and such a meaningful project! ☺️

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you! 🙂

[@aparecidapinademeloheker6276]

Muito lindo da sua parte compartilhar história dos seus antepassados e eu respeito muitíssimo. Ficou muito interessante a caixinha ,parabéns!!! Desejo muita saude também. 👏👏👏.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Gracias! 🙂

[@isamukim1693]

@@rustyshadesrestoration Obrigado: é português não espanhol😅

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Obrigado! 😁

[@juanapajarogarcia8698]

Interesante trabajo.

[@wokohedgehogs]

Brilliant, it’s nice to keep family things going through generations. Things don’t have to be worth money to be worth a fortune. Also, good tip for any hinge pins both to take out and put back in is to use a drill and put the pin in the Chuck. Used to use on 10ft aircraft fuel tank hinges.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

That's 100% true! Thank you for the tip; I'll use it! Cheers! 🙂

[@RestorationAustralia]

Well done, looks great.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thanks buddy! ✊️

[@nisantaniinocente]

It's beautiful 🙂

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

I'm glad you like it! 🙂

[@user-tq5lu1wp7e]

This family treasure made this Video special. There are a lot more emotions in this work, then in an anonym Objekt. I like the box and it is not nessesairy, to plate it in silver again. May be, this letter was used to mary or to sadle in an other country, to show, this is a man of Honor

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

That's possible! I'm glad that you enjoyed the video and the story revealed by this document. Thank you for watching! 🙂

[@RestorationVideo]

Another masterpiece! Such a pleasure to watch! Thank you 💕

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you 🙂

[@anthonyenglish5276]

Granny would be well pleased by both your restoration and the details of its contents and engraving. Well done

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you Anthony 🙂

[@elieneamancio8288]

Amei o seu vídeo.🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@SMcCaskill]

You need to take the letter to a conservater and have them stabilize and protect it from further wear and damage. The box is beautiful!!!

[@vanda1486]

Que sonho ....❤

[@carlosandino821]

I believe that, due to its history and affective memory, this piece deserves a silver galvanization.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

I'll think about it. I have everything that's needed to do it, but I like it also like this 🙂

[@bobjoncas2814]

...NICE WORK..

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you Bob! 🙂

[@bobjoncas2814]

@@rustyshadesrestoration ..A BEAUTIFUL MEMORY...

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Absolutely!

[@Maximus65]

Excellent work!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you 🙂

[@kimholcomb6943]

This looked like a very priceless moment restoring a family heirloom. But red would have looked much better or a brighter green.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you, Kim. It was very emotional for me. When it comes to the colour of the velvet, you know how it is; we all like something more or less.

[@LoveLee_Dreamer]

Blood oxidizes and turns brown, and eventually black. Only fresh blood would be red, so it's safe to say the red is from the velvet dye.

[@alberttreado3713]

Hi, It might be useful to sand progressive grits of paper 90 degrees from each other to remove the scratches from the preceding grits (if that makes sense). Very nice job.😀

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Hi! I've tried that too. The single thing is that in filming lights or sun, you can observe some little scratches. I think it will be impossible by hand to remove absolutely all of them that won't be visible in such a light and with zoom-in from the camera. Thanks for your tip and for watching! Cheers!

[@nataly_style]

Это очень мило, отреставрировать бабушкину шкатулку🥰

[@DonnaMSchmid]

How lovely! It's so nice to restore something that means so much to you! The only thing I disagree with is that this box was probably silver-plated (not nickel), and you should have found a way to replate it! Hopefully you will find a way to silver-plate it again, so that it looks like your Grandmother's pride and joy again!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you, Donna. It was my choice to don't nickel or silver plate it; not sure what was on; I should have done a test. I have all the tools to do silver plating/gold plating etc. I just have a thing with plating brass because I love how it looks more than silver, and it is hard for me to put anything on top of it besides the chemicals that will slow down the corrosion process 😅 It was indeed a challenge and a roller coaster of emotion to work on it. Thank you for watching! 🙂

[@MrsIsmena]

Its stunning video. Wonderful job! 👏

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you Ewa! 🙂

[@amr3617]

Congratulations for your excellent work. At 10:22 you can see the origin of the reddish stain in the letter. Aside, very emotive to find a family document. An important one, documents like this were usual in many european countries during decades. Best regards.

[@cathybenson5119]

Priceless heirloom. Take care of it. 👍👍🙂🙂🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

I definitely will!! 🙂

[@gleysebaer2830]

Restauração da caixas de joias...💖💖💖

[@nicholejoslin4324]

I agree with others; this was likely a silver plated box given the tarnish it originally carried. But the makeover was beautiful and I think your grandma would've loved this!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you! I never denied that. It could be silver-plated or nickel plated; it doesn't matter much to me this time. I knew from the beginning what I wanted to get as a result. I have everything needed to silver plate it again, but I don't intend to do it. I just love the copper lid and the beautiful shiny brass colour. Silver is not my thing, and as long it is a personal item, I take the freedom to do it as I like. Again, thank you for watching my work! 🙂