Old time Aussie relics , Its gold to me !!

[aussiefarmer]

Been wanting to start this thread for a while and I finally got the pictures to upload.

I discovered some good old Aussie history with some tips from my father , I dug through the old shed and sure enough there she was , my great grandfathers rocker box .
It was used by him between 1903 and 1940 roughly and the story goes he had enough little chunky bits to rattle in his jars. No real record of what he found or if he sold much , I was over the moon to drag it out and check it out ................ IT REALY IS GOLD TO ME !!

I hope more of the forum members have some relic photos and post them up as good old Aussie history is almost as good as the specks of color in a pan.

 

[Ramjet]

What a great find Now THAT is Gold

 

[aussiefarmer]

Farm fresh looking great

 

[jamie]

I was looking at a rocker box a while ago I love them but what you have is awesome, family history looking for gold and to still have it today is gold mate

 

[MJB]

that is one great piece of family history there Aussiefarmer...awesome. Are you tempted to give it a go?

 

[AtomRat]

Absolutely awesome mate!!!!!

 

[Tathradj]

Now THAT is Gold.
A true piece of history.
Go try and find one like that mate.
My Grandad was a Cheese maker at Kameruka.
MM in the first world war.
Lewis Machine Gunner.

 

[GypsyGoldAu]

Now THAT'S a p!$$a.....go get some color with it now and show us what your made of huh?

Gypsy

 

[Mackka]

Aussie Farmer that is PRICELESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WOW!
I love old stuff including myself hahahahaha!
Are you going to give it a run?
Cheers
Mackka

 

[Wally69]

Ever thought of measuring it up and publishing a "Build your own Rocker Box" plan on the forum?

It would be a great way to ensure your great grandfather has a legacy that continues well beyond his years.

 

[aussiefarmer]

I will definitely give it a run and will measure her all up , Busy time for the farm so it might not happen for a month or so but it will , get some pictures of it doing what it was made for and hopefully some color in its belly :lol:

 

[ozziii]

Great find & great bit of family history you have there. Very nice.

 

[Nanjim]

Now that is Gold....
Thanks for posting ....

Cheers Nanjim
Jim

 

[aussiefarmer]

Great find & great bit of family history you have there. Very nice.

Grrrrr woof woof woof , Jess loves chasing cats , I like your avatar.

 

[ozziii]

Haha, my cat loves a scrap, he would see another cat & just run for it & attack, I keep him inside now, he was a feral farm kitten we rescued, he taught a husky a lesson once, they ended up friends.
Your dogs eyes look cool, is she a Australian cattle dog or similar.

 

[Tathradj]

Same as our Fella. Has the memory but no urge.
If any other cat or dog comes near his territory, No holds barred. LOL

 

[aussiefarmer]

German Koollie with a little bit of kelpie in her, She is the best working dog I have ever owned . A fast cat is a smart cat around my dogs as I train them to catch sheep for me , I have cats as well ,wise cats .

 

[bhogg]

Wow now that's a bit of history right there and made to last they don't make them like that anymore that's for sure and to have something your grandfather made and used and to be a piece of history that your also still interested in today is fantastic I'm sure he'd be thrilled to see he has instilled a great hobby like this down to yourself. It look like a quality museum piece you gotta be wrapped in that, thanks for sharing "Aussie"

 

[aussiefarmer]

Wow now that's a bit of history right there and made to last they don't make them like that anymore that's for sure and to have something your grandfather made and used and to be a piece of history that your also still interested in today is fantastic I'm sure he'd be thrilled to see he has instilled a great hobby like this down to yourself. It look like a quality museum piece you gotta be wrapped in that, thanks for sharing "Aussie"

Great grandfather

 

[silver]

I agree with Bhogg,... museum peice,... you can just loan it to one and still retain ownership through time. :|