The Great War across Europe and beyond lasted from 1914 to 1918, also known as “World War One” following the occurrence of the second. This functional piece of art has been cut from the side wall of an artillery shell manufactured during the war. Various industrial textures were hammered into the piece for added detail. Each piece has been stamped with the year of manufacture found on the base of the original shell.
Each money clip is hand-made in the USA in our studio in Northfield, MN.
Certificate of Authenticity is included.
This piece has been forged from a WWII-era armed forces brass shell casing. It is of the very highest quality United States Government brass. The projectile would have been used in an artillery weapon, and the casing was most likely brought back as a souvenir. Textured and highlighted to show off the decades-old patina. The clip is stamped with the casing’s original date of manufacture. A date-matched coin is hand riveted on with solid copper rivets.
Each money clip is hand-made in the USA in our studio in Northfield, MN.
Certificate of Authenticity is included.
This piece has been forged from a WWII-era armed forces brass shell casing. It is of the very highest quality United States Government brass. The projectile would have been used in an artillery weapon, and the casing was most likely brought back as a souvenir. Textured and highlighted to show off the decades-old patina. The clip is stamped with the casing’s original date of manufacture. A date-matched coin is hand riveted on with solid copper rivets.
Each money clip is hand-made in the USA in our studio in Northfield, MN.
Certificate of Authenticity is included.
This piece has been forged from a WWII-era armed forces brass shell casing. It is of the very highest quality United States Government brass. The projectile would have been used in an artillery weapon, and the casing was most likely brought back as a souvenir. Textured and highlighted to show off the decades-old patina. The clip is stamped with the casing’s original date of manufacture. A date-matched coin is hand riveted on with solid copper rivets.
Each money clip is hand-made in the USA in our studio in Northfield, MN.
Certificate of Authenticity is included.
These pieces come from the shell casings of long-range and tank military weapons from the Korean War. Various industrial textures were hammered into the piece for added detail. Each piece has been stamped with the year of manufacture found on the base of the original shell.
Each money clip is hand-made in the USA in our studio in Northfield, MN.
Certificate of Authenticity is included.
These pieces come from the shell casings of long-range and tank military weapons from the Korean War. Various industrial textures were hammered into the piece for added detail. Each piece has been stamped with the year of manufacture found on the base of the original shell.
Each money clip is hand-made in the USA in our studio in Northfield, MN.
Certificate of Authenticity is included.
These pieces come from the shell casings of long-range and tank military weapons from the Korean War. Various industrial textures were hammered into the piece for added detail. Each piece has been stamped with the year of manufacture found on the base of the original shell.
Each money clip is hand-made in the USA in our studio in Northfield, MN.
Certificate of Authenticity is included.
These pieces come from the shell casings of long-range and tank military weapons from the Korean War. Various industrial textures were hammered into the piece for added detail. Each piece has been stamped with the year of manufacture found on the base of the original shell.
Each money clip is hand-made in the USA in our studio in Northfield, MN.
Certificate of Authenticity is included.
These pieces come from the shell casings of long-range and tank military weapons from the Korean War. Various industrial textures were hammered into the piece for added detail. Each piece has been stamped with the year of manufacture found on the base of the original shell.
Each money clip is hand-made in the USA in our studio in Northfield, MN.
Certificate of Authenticity is included.
This is a hand forged cuff made with a vintage brass Abbey bicycling tag. Hand-rivited onto a textured silver band cut from a vintage silver plate tray . Copper washes and rivets are hand forged in our studio in Northfield, MN. Cuff is a medium size, 7-8 in wrist. All salvaged materials. All hand made in the USA.
Cuffs are one-of-a-kind and are sold as is. No requests for a custom size or design will be accepted for listed cuff above
This cuff bracelet features a Childs Fire Extinguisher plate hand-riveted onto a silver-on-brass vintage tray section. Carefully hand cut and polished. Washers punched from copper “wheat” pennies.
This is a piece of a chrome or nickel plated brass tag from some corporate award. One of a kind piece / prototype. This one is free with any purchase off my website. Just put it in your cart with the item you wish to buy and it will be free at checkout. 1 free item per customer per purchase. Thank you.
Brass tags and data plates that are a certain thickness are cut, forged, and finished into these unique money clips. Most were pulled from large equipment or very old industrial scrap.
This particular money clip was the lower half of a General Electric data plate from some plant of unknown origin. It has been cut, polished, and shaped into a nice slim clip.
Each money clip is hand-made in the USA in our studio in Northfield, MN.
Salvaged from the scrapyard, these brass machinery plates bear the name of General Electric, a company that has dominated American industry and pioneered ingenuity for over a century. These plates have been cut, forged, and finished into unique and useful money clips.
Each money clip is hand-made in the USA in our studio in Northfield, MN.
Adorn your cash with a hand-crafted “Tension Drive” machinery plate money clip. Salvaged from estate sales and scrap yards, every piece has been carefully cut to show off its unique designs, making each piece one of a kind. This particular money clip is made of stainless steel.
Each money clip is hand-made in our studio in Northfield, MN.
A cut and forged section of a stainless steel railroad owner lease or plate. Mid 20th century.
Elevate your style with the Vintage Minneapolis Tycos Brass Money Clip, a perfect blend of classic design and practicality. Exquisitely crafted, this money clip offers a unique way to keep your cash secure and accessible.
Handcrafted in our studio in Northfield, MN.
Bronze aircraft tag hand riveted onto a silver on brass vintage tray section. Carefully hand cut and polished. Washers punched from copper “wheat” pennies.
The numbers on these money clips are derived from sections of old zig-zag rulers that have served tradesmen for decades. They have been cut, sanded, and hand-riveted onto strips of brass or bronze kick plates, making for a very durable and functional piece.
Each money clip is hand-made in our studio in Northfield, MN.
Antique carpenter folding rulers made of aluminum are carefully cut, cleaned, and forged into a lightweight and durable cuff. Most are from the 1960’s.
SIZE: Large ------ 7 3/4’’ - 9’’ wrist
Gently wrap a piece of ribbon or string around the part of your wrist you would like to wear the bracelet. Mark where the ends meet and lay it along a ruler. You could also use a cloth tape measure if you have one.
XS --------- 5’’ - 6 1/2’’ wrist
Small ------- 5 1/2“ - 6 3/4” wrist
Medium --- 7’’ - 8’’ wrist
Large ------ 7 3/4’’ - 9’’ wrist
XL --------- 9+ inch wrist
Bracelets generally follow these sizing guidelines and hand adjusting may be needed for best fit.
All cuffs are flexible and can be squeezed or expanded slightly by hand to be larger or smaller.
All cuffs are one-of-a-kind and are sold as is. No requests for a custom size or design will be accepted for listed cuff above.
Antique carpenter folding rulers made of aluminum are carefully cut, cleaned, and forged into a lightweight and durable cuff. Most are from the 1960’s.
SIZE: Medium --- 7’’ - 8’’ wrist
Sizing Directions:
Gently wrap a piece of ribbon or string around the part of your wrist you would like to wear the bracelet. Mark where the ends meet and lay it along a ruler. You could also use a cloth tape measure if you have one.
XS --------- 5’’ - 6 1/2’’ wrist
Small ------- 5 1/2“ - 6 3/4” wrist
Medium --- 7’’ - 8’’ wrist
Large ------ 7 3/4’’ - 9’’ wrist
XL --------- 9+ inch wrist
Bracelets generally follow these sizing guidelines and hand adjusting may be needed for best fit.
All cuffs are flexible and can be squeezed or expanded slightly by hand to be larger or smaller.
All cuffs are one-of-a-kind and are sold as is. No requests for a custom size or design will be accepted for listed cuff above.
Antique carpenter folding rulers made of aluminum are carefully cut, cleaned, and forged into a lightweight and durable cuff. Most are from the 1960’s.
SIZE: Medium --- 7’’ - 8’’ wrist
Sizing Directions:
Gently wrap a piece of ribbon or string around the part of your wrist you would like to wear the bracelet. Mark where the ends meet and lay it along a ruler. You could also use a cloth tape measure if you have one.
XS --------- 5’’ - 6 1/2’’ wrist
Small ------- 5 1/2“ - 6 3/4” wrist
Medium --- 7’’ - 8’’ wrist
Large ------ 7 3/4’’ - 9’’ wrist
XL --------- 9+ inch wrist
Bracelets generally follow these sizing guidelines and hand adjusting may be needed for best fit.
All cuffs are flexible and can be squeezed or expanded slightly by hand to be larger or smaller.
All cuffs are one-of-a-kind and are sold as is. No requests for a custom size or design will be accepted for listed cuff above.
Antique carpenter folding rulers made of aluminum are carefully cut, cleaned, and forged into a lightweight and durable cuff. Most are from the 1960’s.
SIZE: Medium --- 7’’ - 8’’ wrist
Sizing Directions:
Gently wrap a piece of ribbon or string around the part of your wrist you would like to wear the bracelet. Mark where the ends meet and lay it along a ruler. You could also use a cloth tape measure if you have one.
XS --------- 5’’ - 6 1/2’’ wrist
Small ------- 5 1/2“ - 6 3/4” wrist
Medium --- 7’’ - 8’’ wrist
Large ------ 7 3/4’’ - 9’’ wrist
XL --------- 9+ inch wrist
Bracelets generally follow these sizing guidelines and hand adjusting may be needed for best fit.
All cuffs are flexible and can be squeezed or expanded slightly by hand to be larger or smaller.
All cuffs are one-of-a-kind and are sold as is. No requests for a custom size or design will be accepted for listed cuff above.
Please Contact if you would like a specific Number Combination and we will do our best to accommodate you.
Antique carpenter folding rulers made of aluminum are carefully cut, cleaned, and forged into a lightweight and durable cuff. Most are from the 1960’s.
SIZE: Large ------ 7 3/4’’ - 9’’ wrist
Sizing Directions:
Gently wrap a piece of ribbon or string around the part of your wrist you would like to wear the bracelet. Mark where the ends meet and lay it along a ruler. You could also use a cloth tape measure if you have one.
XS --------- 5’’ - 6 1/2’’ wrist
Small ------- 5 1/2“ - 6 3/4” wrist
Medium --- 7’’ - 8’’ wrist
Large ------ 7 3/4’’ - 9’’ wrist
XL --------- 9+ inch wrist
Bracelets generally follow these sizing guidelines and hand adjusting may be needed for best fit.
All cuffs are flexible and can be squeezed or expanded slightly by hand to be larger or smaller.
All cuffs are one-of-a-kind and are sold as is. No requests for a custom size or design will be accepted for listed cuff above.
Antique carpenter folding rulers made of aluminum are carefully cut, cleaned, and forged into a lightweight and durable cuff. Most are from the 1960’s.
SIZE: Small ------- 5 1/2'“ - 6 3/4” Wrist
Sizing Directions:
Gently wrap a piece of ribbon or string around the part of your wrist you would like to wear the bracelet. Mark where the ends meet and lay it along a ruler. You could also use a cloth tape measure if you have one.
Small ------- 5 1/2'“ - 6 3/4” Wrist
Medium --- 7-8 inch Wrist
Large ------ 7/34 - 9 inch Wrist
XL --------- 9+ inch wrist.
Bracelets generally follow these sizing guidelines and hand adjusting may be needed for best fit.
All cuffs are flexible and can be squeezed or expanded slightly by hand to be larger or smaller.
All cuffs are one-of-a-kind and are sold as is. No requests for a custom size or design will be accepted for listed cuff above.
Antique carpenter folding rulers made of aluminum are carefully cut, cleaned, and forged into a lightweight and durable cuff. Most are from the 1960’s.
SIZE: Large ------ 7 3/4’’ - 9’’ wrist
Sizing Directions:
Gently wrap a piece of ribbon or string around the part of your wrist you would like to wear the bracelet. Mark where the ends meet and lay it along a ruler. You could also use a cloth tape measure if you have one.
XS --------- 5’’ - 6 1/2’’ wrist
Small ------- 5 1/2“ - 6 3/4” wrist
Medium --- 7’’ - 8’’ wrist
Large ------ 7 3/4’’ - 9’’ wrist
XL --------- 9+ inch wrist
Bracelets generally follow these sizing guidelines and hand adjusting may be needed for best fit.
All cuffs are flexible and can be squeezed or expanded slightly by hand to be larger or smaller.
All cuffs are one-of-a-kind and are sold as is. No requests for a custom size or design will be accepted for listed cuff above.
Antique carpenter folding rulers made of aluminum are carefully cut, cleaned, and forged into a lightweight and durable cuff. Most are from the 1960’s.
SIZE: Small ------- 5 1/2'“ - 6 3/4” Wrist
Sizing Directions:
Gently wrap a piece of ribbon or string around the part of your wrist you would like to wear the bracelet. Mark where the ends meet and lay it along a ruler. You could also use a cloth tape measure if you have one.
Small ------- 5 1/2'“ - 6 3/4” Wrist
Medium --- 7-8 inch Wrist
Large ------ 7/34 - 9 inch Wrist
XL --------- 9+ inch wrist.
Bracelets generally follow these sizing guidelines and hand adjusting may be needed for best fit.
All cuffs are flexible and can be squeezed or expanded slightly by hand to be larger or smaller.
All cuffs are one-of-a-kind and are sold as is. No requests for a custom size or design will be accepted for listed cuff above.
Antique carpenter folding rulers made of aluminum are carefully cut, cleaned, and forged into a lightweight and durable cuff. Most are from the 1960’s.
SIZE: Small ------- 5 1/2'“ - 6 3/4” Wrist
Sizing Directions:
Gently wrap a piece of ribbon or string around the part of your wrist you would like to wear the bracelet. Mark where the ends meet and lay it along a ruler. You could also use a cloth tape measure if you have one.
Small ------- 5 1/2'“ - 6 3/4” Wrist
Medium --- 7-8 inch Wrist
Large ------ 7/34 - 9 inch Wrist
XL --------- 9+ inch wrist.
Bracelets generally follow these sizing guidelines and hand adjusting may be needed for best fit.
All cuffs are flexible and can be squeezed or expanded slightly by hand to be larger or smaller.
All cuffs are one-of-a-kind and are sold as is. No requests for a custom size or design will be accepted for listed cuff above.
Antique carpenter folding rulers made of aluminum are carefully cut, cleaned, and forged into a lightweight and durable cuff. Most are from the 1960’s.
SIZE: Extra Small ------- 5“ - 6 1/2” Wrist
Sizing Directions:
Gently wrap a piece of ribbon or string around the part of your wrist you would like to wear the bracelet. Mark where the ends meet and lay it along a ruler. You could also use a cloth tape measure if you have one.
Small ------- 5 1/2'“ - 6 3/4” Wrist
Medium --- 7-8 inch Wrist
Large ------ 7/34 - 9 inch Wrist
XL --------- 9+ inch wrist.
Bracelets generally follow these sizing guidelines and hand adjusting may be needed for best fit.
All cuffs are flexible and can be squeezed or expanded slightly by hand to be larger or smaller.
All cuffs are one-of-a-kind and are sold as is. No requests for a custom size or design will be accepted for listed cuff above.
Antique carpenter folding rulers made of aluminum are carefully cut, cleaned, and forged into a lightweight and durable cuff. Most are from the 1960’s.
SIZE: Small ------- 5 1/2'“ - 6 3/4” Wrist
Sizing Directions:
Gently wrap a piece of ribbon or string around the part of your wrist you would like to wear the bracelet. Mark where the ends meet and lay it along a ruler.
You could also use a cloth tape measure if you have one.
Small ------- 5 1/2'“ - 6 3/4” Wrist
Medium --- 7-8 inch Wrist
Large ------ 7/34 - 9 inch Wrist
XL --------- 9+ inch wrist.
Bracelets generally follow these sizing guidelines and hand adjusting may be needed for best fit.
All cuffs are flexible and can be squeezed or expanded slightly by hand to be larger or smaller.
All cuffs are one-of-a-kind and are sold as is. No requests for a custom size or design will be accepted for listed cuff above.
Antique carpenter folding rulers made of aluminum are carefully cut, cleaned, and forged into a lightweight and durable cuff. Most are from the 1960’s.
SIZE: Small ------- 5 1/2'“ - 6 3/4” Wrist
Sizing Directions:
Gently wrap a piece of ribbon or string around the part of your wrist you would like to wear the bracelet. Mark where the ends meet and lay it along a ruler. You could also use a cloth tape measure if you have one.
Small ------- 5 1/2'“ - 6 3/4” Wrist
Medium --- 7-8 inch Wrist
Large ------ 7/34 - 9 inch Wrist
XL --------- 9+ inch wrist.
Bracelets generally follow these sizing guidelines and hand adjusting may be needed for best fit.
All cuffs are flexible and can be squeezed or expanded slightly by hand to be larger or smaller.
All cuffs are one-of-a-kind and are sold as is. No requests for a custom size or design will be accepted for listed cuff above.
Antique carpenter folding rulers made of aluminum are carefully cut, cleaned, and forged into a lightweight and durable cuff. Most are from the 1960’s.
SIZE: Extra Small ------- 5“ - 6 1/2” Wrist
Sizing Directions:
Gently wrap a piece of ribbon or string around the part of your wrist you would like to wear the bracelet. Mark where the ends meet and lay it along a ruler. You could also use a cloth tape measure if you have one.
Small ------- 5 1/2'“ - 6 3/4” Wrist
Medium --- 7-8 inch Wrist
Large ------ 7/34 - 9 inch Wrist
XL --------- 9+ inch wrist.
Bracelets generally follow these sizing guidelines and hand adjusting may be needed for best fit.
All cuffs are flexible and can be squeezed or expanded slightly by hand to be larger or smaller.
All cuffs are one-of-a-kind and are sold as is. No requests for a custom size or design will be accepted for listed cuff above.
Antique carpenter folding rulers made of aluminum are carefully cut, cleaned, and forged into a lightweight and durable cuff. Most are from the 1960’s.
SIZE: Small ------- 5 1/2'“ - 6 3/4” Wrist
Sizing Directions:
Gently wrap a piece of ribbon or string around the part of your wrist you would like to wear the bracelet. Mark where the ends meet and lay it along a ruler. You could also use a cloth tape measure if you have one.
Small ------- 5 1/2'“ - 6 3/4” Wrist
Medium --- 7-8 inch Wrist
Large ------ 7/34 - 9 inch Wrist
XL --------- 9+ inch wrist.
Bracelets generally follow these sizing guidelines and hand adjusting may be needed for best fit.
All cuffs are flexible and can be squeezed or expanded slightly by hand to be larger or smaller.
All cuffs are one-of-a-kind and are sold as is. No requests for a custom size or design will be accepted for listed cuff above.
Antique carpenter folding rulers made of aluminum are carefully cut, cleaned, and forged into a lightweight and durable cuff. Most are from the 1960’s.
SIZE: Small ------- 5 1/2'“ - 6 3/4” Wrist
Sizing Directions:
Gently wrap a piece of ribbon or string around the part of your wrist you would like to wear the bracelet. Mark where the ends meet and lay it along a ruler. You could also use a cloth tape measure if you have one.
Small ------- 5 1/2'“ - 6 3/4” Wrist
Medium --- 7-8 inch Wrist
Large ------ 7/34 - 9 inch Wrist
XL --------- 9+ inch wrist.
Bracelets generally follow these sizing guidelines and hand adjusting may be needed for best fit.
All cuffs are flexible and can be squeezed or expanded slightly by hand to be larger or smaller.
All cuffs are one-of-a-kind and are sold as is. No requests for a custom size or design will be accepted for listed cuff above.
Antique carpenter folding rulers made of aluminum are carefully cut, cleaned, and forged into a lightweight and durable cuff. Most are from the 1960’s.
SIZE: Large ------ 7 3/4’’ - 9’’ wrist
Sizing Directions:
Gently wrap a piece of ribbon or string around the part of your wrist you would like to wear the bracelet. Mark where the ends meet and lay it along a ruler. You could also use a cloth tape measure if you have one.
XS --------- 5’’ - 6 1/2’’ wrist
Small ------- 5 1/2“ - 6 3/4” wrist
Medium --- 7’’ - 8’’ wrist
Large ------ 7 3/4’’ - 9’’ wrist
XL --------- 9+ inch wrist
Bracelets generally follow these sizing guidelines and hand adjusting may be needed for best fit.
All cuffs are flexible and can be squeezed or expanded slightly by hand to be larger or smaller.
All cuffs are one-of-a-kind and are sold as is. No requests for a custom size or design will be accepted for listed cuff above.
Antique carpenter folding rulers made of aluminum are carefully cut, cleaned, and forged into a lightweight and durable cuff. Most are from the 1960’s.
SIZE: Small ------- 5 1/2'“ - 6 3/4” Wrist
Sizing Directions:
Gently wrap a piece of ribbon or string around the part of your wrist you would like to wear the bracelet. Mark where the ends meet and lay it along a ruler. You could also use a cloth tape measure if you have one.
Small ------- 5 1/2'“ - 6 3/4” Wrist
Medium --- 7-8 inch Wrist
Large ------ 7/34 - 9 inch Wrist
XL --------- 9+ inch wrist.
Bracelets generally follow these sizing guidelines and hand adjusting may be needed for best fit.
All cuffs are flexible and can be squeezed or expanded slightly by hand to be larger or smaller.
All cuffs are one-of-a-kind and are sold as is. No requests for a custom size or design will be accepted for listed cuff above.
Antique carpenter folding rulers made of aluminum are carefully cut, cleaned, and forged into a lightweight and durable cuff. Most are from the 1960’s.
SIZE: Small ------- 5 1/2'“ - 6 3/4” Wrist
Sizing Directions:
Gently wrap a piece of ribbon or string around the part of your wrist you would like to wear the bracelet. Mark where the ends meet and lay it along a ruler. You could also use a cloth tape measure if you have one.
Small ------- 5 1/2'“ - 6 3/4” Wrist
Medium --- 7-8 inch Wrist
Large ------ 7/34 - 9 inch Wrist
XL --------- 9+ inch wrist.
Bracelets generally follow these sizing guidelines and hand adjusting may be needed for best fit.
All cuffs are flexible and can be squeezed or expanded slightly by hand to be larger or smaller.
All cuffs are one-of-a-kind and are sold as is. No requests for a custom size or design will be accepted for listed cuff above.
Sections of antique carpenters folding rulers made of aluminum are carefully cut, cleaned, and forged into functional and durable cuffs, money clips, and rings. Most are pre-WWII era in age.
Sections of antique carpenters folding rulers made of aluminum are carefully cut, cleaned, and forged into functional and durable cuffs, money clips, and rings. Most are pre-WWII era in age.
These brass cymbals have been retired over time from their lifetime of use and constant sound vibrations, tearing through them. Music stores, band members, and schools often discard them once cracked as scrap. With care and good finishing, Makeshift has made them into wearable jewelry and accessories while maintaining the story of their previous life.
This cuff is adjustable to fit a small/medium wrist.
Each cuff bracelet is hand-made in our studio in Northfield, Minnesota, USA
These brass cymbals have been retired over time from their lifetime of use and constant sound vibrations, tearing through them. Music stores, band members, and schools often discard them once cracked as scrap. With care and good finishing, Makeshift has made them into wearable jewelry and accessories while maintaining the story of their previous life.
This cuff is adjustable to fit an extra small wrist.
Each cuff bracelet is hand-made in our studio in Northfield, Minnesota, USA
These brass cymbals have been retired over time from their lifetime of use and constant sound vibrations, tearing through them. Music stores, band members, and schools often discard them once cracked as scrap. With care and good finishing, Makeshift has made them into wearable jewelry and accessories while maintaining the story of their previous life.
This cuff is adjustable to fit an extra small wrist.
Each cuff bracelet is hand-made in our studio in Northfield, Minnesota, USA
Bronze cymbals have cracked over time from the sound vibrations, tearing through them. Music stores, band members, and schools often discard them afterwards. With care and good finishing, I have made them into wearable jewelry and accessories, which still carry the story of their prior life.
Gears, sprockets, and fire sprinkler heads have been collected and hand-riveted onto strips of salvaged brass, bronze, or silver tray. A hand-forged copper rivet fastens the two pieces together to create a durable and functional piece.
All pieces are one-of-a-kind and are handmade in our shop in Northfield, Minnesota, USA.
Gears, sprockets, and fire sprinkler heads have been collected and hand-riveted onto strips of salvaged brass, bronze, or silver tray. A hand-forged copper rivet fastens the two pieces together to create a durable and functional piece.
All pieces are one-of-a-kind and are handmade in our shop in Northfield, Minnesota, USA.
Gears, sprockets, and fire sprinkler heads have been collected and hand-riveted onto strips of salvaged brass, bronze, or silver tray. A hand-forged copper rivet fastens the two pieces together to create a durable and functional piece.
All pieces are one-of-a-kind and are handmade in our shop in Northfield, Minnesota, USA.
Gears, sprockets, and fire sprinkler heads have been collected and hand-riveted onto strips of salvaged brass, bronze, or silver tray. A hand-forged copper rivet fastens the two pieces together to create a durable and functional piece.
All pieces are one-of-a-kind and are handmade in our shop in Northfield, Minnesota, USA.
Gears, sprockets, and fire sprinkler heads have been collected and hand-riveted onto strips of salvaged brass, bronze, or silver tray. A hand-forged copper rivet fastens the two pieces together to create a durable and functional piece.
All pieces are one-of-a-kind and are handmade in our shop in Northfield, Minnesota, USA.
Gears, sprockets, and fire sprinkler heads have been collected and hand-riveted onto strips of salvaged brass, bronze, or silver tray. A hand-forged copper rivet fastens the two pieces together to create a durable and functional piece.
All pieces are one-of-a-kind and are handmade in our shop in Northfield, Minnesota, USA.
These cuffs are repurposed from found and salvaged metals. The base metals are strips of vintage decorative serving platters of brass and silver plate. The heads of obsolete fire sprinkler heads pulled from buildings are held on with found world coins and hand-made coper rivets. I search farms, estates, scrap yards, and numerous other sites to find an interesting variety of shapes, sizes, and colors to give every piece it’s uniqueness.
This Sunburst Cuff fits a wrist that is a small/medium, 6.5-7.5 inches in size diameter.
All pieces are one-of-a-kind and are handmade in our shop in Northfield, Minnesota, USA.
These cuffs are repurposed from found and salvaged metals. The base metals are strips of vintage decorative serving platters of brass and silver plate. The heads of obsolete fire sprinkler heads pulled from buildings are held on with found world coins and hand-made coper rivets. I search farms, estates, scrap yards, and numerous other sites to find an interesting variety of shapes, sizes, and colors to give every piece it’s uniqueness.
This Sunburst Cuff fits a wrist that is a large - 7.5-8.5 inches in size diameter.
All pieces are one-of-a-kind and are handmade in our shop in Northfield, Minnesota, USA.
These cuffs are repurposed from found and salvaged metals. The base metals are strips of vintage decorative serving platters of brass and silver plate. The heads of obsolete fire sprinkler heads pulled from buildings are held on with found world coins and hand-made coper rivets. I search farms, estates, scrap yards, and numerous other sites to find an interesting variety of shapes, sizes, and colors to give every piece it’s uniqueness.
This Sunburst Cuff fits a wrist that is a small/medium 6.5-7.5 inches in size diameter.
All pieces are one-of-a-kind and are handmade in our shop in Northfield, Minnesota, USA.
These cuffs are repurposed from found and salvaged metals. The base metals are strips of vintage decorative serving platters of brass and silver plate. The heads of obsolete fire sprinkler heads pulled from buildings are held on with found world coins and hand-made coper rivets. I search farms, estates, scrap yards, and numerous other sites to find an interesting variety of shapes, sizes, and colors to give every piece it’s uniqueness.
This Sunburst Cuff fits a wrist that is a small 6.5-7 inches in size diameter.
All pieces are one-of-a-kind and are handmade in our shop in Northfield, Minnesota, USA.
Solid stainless steel cuff bracelet formed from the head of a large set of tongs. Forged polished smooth and shaped into a large cuff bracelet. Fits a 7 1/2 to 8 1/2 inch wrist.
Salvaged stainless steel bicycle spokes are repurposed into sturdy but flexible bracelets. Each is hand bent and styled. A small salvaged bronze or brass machinery component is added to most for a fun kinetic twist. Please contact via email before ordering for size.
Valve with mother of pearl cut off of vintage saxophone.
Handmade at the Makeshift studio in Northfield, MN.
Made in USA.
Solid stainless-steel cuff bracelet formed from a vintage serving tray. Forged, polished, smooth, and shaped into a large cuff bracelet.
Sizing Directions:
Gently wrap a piece of ribbon or string around the part of your wrist where you want to wear the bracelet—mark where the ends meet and lay it along a ruler. If you have a cloth tape measure, you can use it as well.
XS --------- 5’’ - 6 1/2’’ wrist
Small ------- 5 1/2“ - 6 3/4” wrist
Medium --- 7’’ - 8’’ wrist
Large ------ 7 3/4’’ - 9’’ wrist
XL --------- 9+ inch wrist
Wrap your wrist with accessories made from old silver plate serving trays from the 20th century. Salvaged from estate sales and scrap yards, each piece has been carefully cut, forged, and polished to showcase its unique designs, making it one of a kind.
Produced from 1950-1973 by Rogers Bros. Silver over bronze.
Size: S
Sizing Directions:
Gently wrap a piece of ribbon or string around the part of your wrist where you want to wear the bracelet—mark where the ends meet and lay it along a ruler. If you have a cloth tape measure, you can also use it.
XS --------- 5’’ - 6 1/2’’ wrist
Small ------- 5 1/2“ - 6 3/4” wrist
Medium --- 7’’ - 8’’ wrist
Large ------ 7 3/4’’ - 9’’ wrist
XL --------- 9+ inch wrist
Wrap your wrist with accessories made from old silver plate serving trays from the 20th century. Salvaged from estate sales and scrap yards, each piece has been carefully cut, forged, and polished to showcase its unique designs, making it one of a kind.
Produced from 1950-1973 by Rogers Bros. Silver over bronze.
Size: S
Sizing Directions:
Gently wrap a piece of ribbon or string around the part of your wrist where you want to wear the bracelet—mark where the ends meet and lay it along a ruler. If you have a cloth tape measure, you can also use it.
XS --------- 5’’ - 6 1/2’’ wrist
Small ------- 5 1/2“ - 6 3/4” wrist
Medium --- 7’’ - 8’’ wrist
Large ------ 7 3/4’’ - 9’’ wrist
XL --------- 9+ inch wrist
Wrap your wrist with accessories made from old silver plate serving trays from the 20th century. Salvaged from estate sales and scrap yards, each piece has been carefully cut, forged, and polished to showcase its unique designs, making it one of a kind.
Produced from 1950-1973 by Rogers Bros. Silver over bronze.
Size: S
Sizing Directions:
Gently wrap a piece of ribbon or string around the part of your wrist where you want to wear the bracelet—mark where the ends meet and lay it along a ruler. If you have a cloth tape measure, you can also use it.
XS --------- 5’’ - 6 1/2’’ wrist
Small ------- 5 1/2“ - 6 3/4” wrist
Medium --- 7’’ - 8’’ wrist
Large ------ 7 3/4’’ - 9’’ wrist
XL --------- 9+ inch wrist
Wrap your wrist with accessories made from old silver plate serving trays from the 20th century. Salvaged from estate sales and scrap yards, each piece has been carefully cut, forged, and polished to showcase its unique designs, making it one of a kind.
Produced from 1950-1973 by Rogers Bros. Silver over bronze.
Size: S
Sizing Directions:
Gently wrap a piece of ribbon or string around the part of your wrist where you want to wear the bracelet—mark where the ends meet and lay it along a ruler. If you have a cloth tape measure, you can also use it.
XS --------- 5’’ - 6 1/2’’ wrist
Small ------- 5 1/2“ - 6 3/4” wrist
Medium --- 7’’ - 8’’ wrist
Large ------ 7 3/4’’ - 9’’ wrist
XL --------- 9+ inch wrist
Wrap your wrist with accessories made from old silver plate serving trays from the 20th century. Salvaged from estate sales and scrap yards, each piece has been carefully cut, forged, and polished to showcase its unique designs, making it one of a kind.
Size: L
Sizing Directions:
Gently wrap a piece of ribbon or string around the part of your wrist where you want to wear the bracelet—mark where the ends meet and lay it along a ruler. If you have a cloth tape measure, you can also use it.
XS --------- 5’’ - 6 1/2’’ wrist
Small ------- 5 1/2“ - 6 3/4” wrist
Medium --- 7’’ - 8’’ wrist
Large ------ 7 3/4’’ - 9’’ wrist
XL --------- 9+ inch wrist
Wrap your wrist with accessories made from old silver plate serving trays from the 20th century. Salvaged from estate sales and scrap yards, each piece has been carefully cut, forged, and polished to showcase its unique designs, making it one of a kind.
Size: S
Sizing Directions:
Gently wrap a piece of ribbon or string around the part of your wrist where you want to wear the bracelet—mark where the ends meet and lay it along a ruler. If you have a cloth tape measure, you can also use it.
XS --------- 5’’ - 6 1/2’’ wrist
Small ------- 5 1/2“ - 6 3/4” wrist
Medium --- 7’’ - 8’’ wrist
Large ------ 7 3/4’’ - 9’’ wrist
XL --------- 9+ inch wrist
Wrap your wrist with accessories made from old silver plate serving trays from the 20th century. Salvaged from estate sales and scrap yards, each piece has been carefully cut, forged, and polished to showcase its unique designs, making it one of a kind.
Size: S
Sizing Directions:
Gently wrap a piece of ribbon or string around the part of your wrist where you want to wear the bracelet—mark where the ends meet and lay it along a ruler. If you have a cloth tape measure, you can use it as well.
XS --------- 5’’ - 6 1/2’’ wrist
Small ------- 5 1/2“ - 6 3/4” wrist
Medium --- 7’’ - 8’’ wrist
Large ------ 7 3/4’’ - 9’’ wrist
XL --------- 9+ inch wrist
Wrap your wrist with accessories made from old silver plate serving trays from the 20th century. Salvaged from estate sales and scrap yards, each piece has been carefully cut, forged, and polished to showcase its unique designs, making it one of a kind.
Size: S
Sizing Directions:
Gently wrap a piece of ribbon or string around the part of your wrist where you want to wear the bracelet—mark where the ends meet and lay it along a ruler. If you have a cloth tape measure, you can use it as well.
XS --------- 5’’ - 6 1/2’’ wrist
Small ------- 5 1/2“ - 6 3/4” wrist
Medium --- 7’’ - 8’’ wrist
Large ------ 7 3/4’’ - 9’’ wrist
XL --------- 9+ inch wrist
Wrap your wrist with accessories made from old silver plate serving trays from the 20th century. Salvaged from estate sales and scrap yards, each piece has been carefully cut, forged, and polished to showcase its unique designs, making it one of a kind.
Size: S/M
Sizing Directions:
Gently wrap a piece of ribbon or string around the part of your wrist where you want to wear the bracelet—mark where the ends meet and lay it along a ruler. If you have a cloth tape measure, you can use it as well.
XS --------- 5’’ - 6 1/2’’ wrist
Small ------- 5 1/2“ - 6 3/4” wrist
Medium --- 7’’ - 8’’ wrist
Large ------ 7 3/4’’ - 9’’ wrist
XL --------- 9+ inch wrist
This money clip was made using a hand hammered Bicycle die I made in studio. I rolled it into this section of silver plated tray.
Very old dense bronze off the sidewall of a National cash register made in Dayton, Ohio, over 100 years ago at the factory. I have cut, sanded, forged, and polished this beautiful classic design into this bracelet.
Cuff cut and forged from the exterior cabinet of a bronze National cash register. Originally produced in Dayton, Ohio, sometime before World War I.
This clip is made from a section of mid-century silver-plated serving piece.
Each money clip is hand-forged in the Makeshift studio in Northfield, MN.
Made in USA.
This money clip was cut from a souvenir tray from the 1933 Chicago World's Fair. It is made of solid bronze.
This bracelet is hand built from cut pieces of worlds fair change dish or small tray and two 1933 spoon heads. I have carefully sanded and polished each section and link it together with salvaged brass clock chain link. A period penny is cut to form the clasp end.
Will fit 6.5 - 7.25” wrist could be adjusted up or down with additional links. Please message me before shipping if this is desired.
This unique cuff was cut from the stainless steel walls of a breathable oxygen tank decommissioned from vintage aircraft. This tank was specified to fit Allied bombers, and Used by the crew while flying above 10,000 feet.
Each Cuff is hand-made in the USA in our studio in Northfield, MN.
A certificate of Authenticity is included.
This unique cuff was cut from the stainless steel walls of a breathable oxygen tank decommissioned from vintage aircraft. This tank was specified to fit Allied bombers, and Used by the crew while flying above 10,000 feet.
Each Cuff is hand-made in the USA in our studio in Northfield, MN.
A certificate of Authenticity is included.
The Soviet-Russian MiG-15 was one of the first production jet fighter aircraft and was equally matched to the best American fighter jets of the time.
This money clip was crafted from a section of MiG-15 Fighter Fuel Drop tank aluminum. The tank was obtained from the Air Combat Museum several years ago. The MiG-15 fuselage of the aircraft is on display at the museum and I have included some pictures. Original red primer and some silver paint remains. Edges have been folded, sanded, and polished. A light wax has been applied and buffed.
Clip can hold 8 credit cards and 10 business cards in example. More or less is possible. Clip can be hand adjusted for tension. Instructions for this as well as a signed certificate of authenticity is included.
The Soviet-Russian MiG-15 was one of the first production jet fighter aircraft and was equally matched to the best American fighter jets of the time.
This money clip was crafted from a section of MiG-15 Fighter Fuel Drop tank aluminum. The tank was obtained from the Air Combat Museum several years ago. The MiG-15 fuselage of the aircraft is on display at the museum and I have included some pictures. Original red primer and some silver paint remains. Edges have been folded, sanded, and polished. A light wax has been applied and buffed.
Clip can hold 8 credit cards and 10 business cards in example. More or less is possible. Clip can be hand adjusted for tension. Instructions for this as well as a signed certificate of authenticity is included.
The Soviet-Russian MiG-15 was one of the first production jet fighter aircraft and was equally matched to the best American fighter jets of the time.
This money clip was crafted from a section of MiG-15 Fighter Fuel Drop tank aluminum. The tank was obtained from the Air Combat Museum several years ago. The MiG-15 fuselage of the aircraft is on display at the museum and I have included some pictures. Original red primer and some silver paint remains. Edges have been folded, sanded, and polished. A light wax has been applied and buffed.
Clip can hold 8 credit cards and 10 business cards in example. More or less is possible. Clip can be hand adjusted for tension. Instructions for this as well as a signed certificate of authenticity is included.
This Money Clip is cut from the brass sidewall of one of the retired oil coolers off of the PB4Y-2 Privateer aircraft. The PB4Y-2 was a US Navy plane in WWII. It was a Modified version of the B-24 Bomber with a single vertical stabilizer on the tail instead of the double we see on the Army B-24. The part has been verified through corresponding military manuals. Documents available by request.
Care instructions and Certificate of Authenticity included.
During Operation LUftwaffe Secret TechnologY (or “LUSTY”) from 1945 to 1946, the U.S. military studied captured enemy aircraft for their scientific advancements at Freeman Field, where the planes were dissected, crushed, and finally buried. Today, you hold a piece of history: vintage data plates from WWII-era aircraft and components have been riveted onto aircraft aluminum salvaged from Operation LUSTY.
To learn more about Operation LUSTY, check out the wikipedia page by clicking here!
SIZE: Medium --- 7’’ - 8’’ wrist
Sizing Directions:
Gently wrap a piece of ribbon or string around the part of your wrist you would like to wear the bracelet. Mark where the ends meet and lay it along a ruler. You could also use a cloth tape measure if you have one.
XS --------- 5’’ - 6 1/2’’ wrist
Small ------- 5 1/2“ - 6 3/4” wrist
Medium --- 7’’ - 8’’ wrist
Large ------ 7 3/4’’ - 9’’ wrist
XL --------- 9+ inch wrist
Bracelets generally follow these sizing guidelines and hand adjusting may be needed for best fit.
All cuffs are flexible and can be squeezed or expanded slightly by hand to be larger or smaller.
All cuffs are one-of-a-kind and are sold as is. No requests for a custom size or design will be accepted for listed cuff above. Hand-made in our studio in Northfield, MN, USA
This cuff is forged from the wing section of a World War 2 U.S. Army C-47 Aircraft. The wing section was salvaged from Arizona in 2016. It is excellent aircraft aluminum, with superior spring and payload capacity.
Each cuff is hand-made in the USA in our studio in Northfield, MN.
A certificate of Authenticity is included.
The Washington Quarter remained an unchanging staple in American currency for decades until the eve of the 1976 Bicentennial. For two years (1975-1976) the Quarter was graced with a commemorative mark of America’s founding. This Quarter is hand-riveted onto a strip of what used to be a silver-plated tray.
Each money clip is hand-made in our shop in Northfield, Minnesota, USA.
This Masonic token from Chicago is hand-riveted onto a strip of what used to be a silver-plated tea tray.
Each money clip is hand-made in our shop in Northfield, Minnesota, USA.
Worn and weathered Buffalo Nickels have traveled from hand to hand for over 80 years and now are regarded as a classic American coin for any collector. This nickel has been hand-riveted onto a strip of salvaged brass kick plates.
Each money clip is hand-made in our shop in Northfield, Minnesota, USA.
Worn and weathered Buffalo Nickels have traveled from hand to hand for over 80 years and now are regarded as a classic American coin for any collector. This nickel has been hand-riveted onto a strip of salvaged brass kick plates.
Each money clip is hand-made in our shop in Northfield, Minnesota, USA.
Worn and weathered Buffalo Nickels have traveled from hand to hand for over 80 years and now are regarded as a classic American coin for any collector. This nickel has been hand-riveted onto a strip of salvaged brass kick plates.
Each money clip is hand-made in our shop in Northfield, Minnesota, USA.
Worn and weathered Buffalo Nickels have traveled from hand to hand for over 80 years and now are regarded as a classic American coin for any collector. This nickel has been hand-riveted onto a strip of salvaged brass kick plate.
Each money clip is hand-made in our shop in Northfield, Minnesota, USA.
This is a WWII-era steel penny that is hand-riveted onto a strip of salvaged brass door kickplates.
Each money clip is hand-made in our shop in Northfield, Minnesota, USA.
Worn and weathered Buffalo Nickels have traveled from hand to hand for over 80 years and now are regarded as a classic American coin for any collector. This nickel has been hand-riveted onto a strip of salvaged bronze kick plates.
Each money clip is hand-made in our shop in Northfield, Minnesota, USA.
Worn and weathered Buffalo Nickels have traveled from hand to hand for over 80 years and now are regarded as a classic American coin for any collector. This nickel has been hand-riveted onto riveted pieces of brass and brass-plated silver tray scrap.
Experimental one-of-a-kind piece!
Each money clip is hand-made in our shop in Northfield, Minnesota, USA.
Worn and weathered Indian Head Pennies have traveled from hand to hand across America for over 100 years and now are regarded as a classic American coin for any collector. This penny is hand-riveted onto a strip of what used to be a silver-plated tea tray
Each money clip is hand-made in our shop in Northfield, Minnesota, USA.
This piece has been forged from a WWII-era armed forces brass shell casing. It is of the very highest quality United States Government brass. The projectile would have been used in an artillery weapon, and the casing was most likely brought back as a souvenir. Textured and highlighted to show off the decades-old patina. The clip is stamped with the casing’s original date of manufacture.
Each money clip is hand-made in the USA in our studio in Northfield, MN.
Certificate of Authenticity is included.