My Dad drove truck all over the USA. When I was born in 1962, he started making this bracelet for me.
He purchased charms from the truck stops he was at.
My parents divorced a year or two after I was born. I never saw him after that.
My Dad was killed in a car accident in 1970.
This bracelet has been worn a lot, but still in great shape.
I have not worn it in many years. Kind of afraid to, as I have seen these charms for sale between $10.00 and $25.00 each.
Most are marked Wells Sterling. I think the company existed from the early 1920’s through the late 1970’s.
The bracelet chain is also Sterling.
I love it, what a unique and beautiful charm bracelet; I’ve never seen one like that. Thank you for sharing the story behind it, losing your dad so young is hard, so having those precious mementos from him is priceless.
I love charm bracelets You have a lovely remembrance from your dad, and it’s so special that he made it for you.
My husband started one for me when the kids were born and I treasure it. I’m a member of Sisters on the Fly, and we did a charm trail in Pendleton when I hosted an event years ago, and I made a necklace out of mine, and added vintage state charms like yours too, it’s quirky, but I like it for the memories.
You have a lovely remembrance from your dad, and it’s so special that he made it for you.