What is the oldest thing you own? - Page 4

Shawnee123 · 08-22-2007, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by HungLikeJesus

Then you wouldn't know now what we didn't know then.

That's really true, though. I found an old book, a compendium of US events, I guess...but it was written shortly after World War 1. Well, they didn't call it World War 1 it was THE World War (the one to end all wars, you know.) It was fascinating, and they mentioned that so many things about the war would be discussed and straightened out as history looked back. I found that fascinating.

Other than that, I have an old Philco radio, similar to the one pictured but mine is in better shape and is prettier. Still gets shortwave.

Also have some old wooden cigar molds that came from the shop my great grandfather started when he came to the US from Switzerland.

And I have a coral fossil which I guess anyone with a fossil has something way older than anything else they have.

Weird Harold · 08-22-2007, 03:52 PM

I forgot I have the bottom part of an old sewing machine. It was sitting by the curb, and I picked it up, thinking I could make a cool table out of it. I brought it to a friend, and he sandblasted, and primed it for me. That was about 15 years ago. Ive moved 3 or 4 times since then, and every move the sewing machine legs come with. They are out in the garage right now. Some day I'm going to do something with them. Really

fargon · 08-22-2007, 05:21 PM

The telephone on my desk was made by Western Electric in Aug '73, I found it at a garage sale last summer for $2.00 it works like brand new.

DanaC · 08-22-2007, 06:07 PM

Ooooh...Ihave a 1970s hairdryer.

limey · 08-22-2007, 06:31 PM

Here's something with a date on - 1817. A troika bell ...

minnmirman · 08-23-2007, 07:19 PM

the oldest thing i own are my sambas, which for the less shoe-inclined, are an adidas indoor soccer shoe. They are definitely the most comfy shoe i've ever owned, and i've had these trusty shoes for four years. The history of these shoes amazes me, they've outlasted or equalled some of highschool, some college, a relationship+engagement (bad deal), almost two years of military service and soon, a trip halfway around the world for fifteen months.

Griff · 08-23-2007, 09:24 PM

I had a relationship with a lovely pair of outdoor Patricks like that, alas they gave up the ghost. I fence in Sambas, nice shoes.

I've got an 1848 edition of The Collegians by Gerald Griffin representing my side of the family and an old German coocoo clock from Pete's.

busterb · 08-23-2007, 10:51 PM

Me 64 years. No really, I'll have to look around at some of this junk.

kgg · 08-23-2007, 11:28 PM

Jinx, Would LOVE that house. That is so cool! I think mine is a hand held mirror. Beveled glass and all.

Razzmatazz13 · 08-23-2007, 11:37 PM

My family is full of antique dealers, so everything in our house is old, I'd be happy to photograph the house if you're interested. (Well, the stuff IN the house, the house itself was only built in the 70s by the previous owner...a crazed architect and his wife.)

xoxoxoBruce · 08-23-2007, 11:51 PM

Crazed architect? That's worth a thread in the Images section.

jinx · 08-24-2007, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by kgg

Jinx, Would LOVE that house. That is so cool!

Hey thanks! Wanna buy it?

mitheral · 08-24-2007, 03:30 AM

I have an 1830s French-English dictionary. No picture as all my books are in storage at the moment.

DanaC · 08-24-2007, 07:08 AM

I do have a 1920s Latin-English dictionary.

Aliantha · 08-24-2007, 08:20 AM

I have an upright grand piano which belonged to my grandmothers grandmother so it's over 100 yrs old.

It needs a tune up, but still plays a good tune.

I hadn't played for years but started practising last christmas. I need to get back to it again. I miss making music.

08-22-2007, 03:52 PM	#47
Weird Harold Vice-President of Resentment Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 199	I forgot I have the bottom part of an old sewing machine. It was sitting by the curb, and I picked it up, thinking I could make a cool table out of it. I brought it to a friend, and he sandblasted, and primed it for me. That was about 15 years ago. Ive moved 3 or 4 times since then, and every move the sewing machine legs come with. They are out in the garage right now. Some day I'm going to do something with them. Really __________________ I don't need a whole lottsa money. I don't need a big fine car.

08-22-2007, 05:21 PM	#48
fargon Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: La Crosse, WI Posts: 8,924	The telephone on my desk was made by Western Electric in Aug '73, I found it at a garage sale last summer for $2.00 it works like brand new. __________________ Annoy the ones that ignore you!!! I live a blessed life I Love my Country, I Fear the Government!!! Heavily medicated for the good of mankind.

08-22-2007, 06:31 PM	#50
limey Encroaching on your decrees Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: An island within the south-west coast of Scotland Posts: 7,016	Here's something with a date on - 1817. A troika bell ... Attached Images __________________ Living it up on the edge ... of civilisation, within the southwest coast of

08-23-2007, 09:24 PM	#52
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	I had a relationship with a lovely pair of outdoor Patricks like that, alas they gave up the ghost. I fence in Sambas, nice shoes. I've got an 1848 edition of The Collegians by Gerald Griffin representing my side of the family and an old German coocoo clock from Pete's. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

08-23-2007, 10:51 PM	#53
busterb NSABFD Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: MS. usa Posts: 3,908	Me 64 years. No really, I'll have to look around at some of this junk. __________________ I've haven't left very deep footprints in the sands of time. But, boy I've left a bunch.

08-22-2007, 06:07 PM	#49
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	Ooooh...Ihave a 1970s hairdryer.

08-23-2007, 07:19 PM	#51
minnmirman noob Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Seymour WI/Ft Campbell KY Posts: 43	the oldest thing i own are my sambas, which for the less shoe-inclined, are an adidas indoor soccer shoe. They are definitely the most comfy shoe i've ever owned, and i've had these trusty shoes for four years. The history of these shoes amazes me, they've outlasted or equalled some of highschool, some college, a relationship+engagement (bad deal), almost two years of military service and soon, a trip halfway around the world for fifteen months.

08-23-2007, 11:28 PM	#54
kgg A Friend Indeed Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Issaquah Posts: 42	Jinx, Would LOVE that house. That is so cool! I think mine is a hand held mirror. Beveled glass and all. __________________ It was a rainy, stormy night.....

08-23-2007, 11:37 PM	#55
Razzmatazz13 Vicariously, I live... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,221	My family is full of antique dealers, so everything in our house is old, I'd be happy to photograph the house if you're interested. (Well, the stuff IN the house, the house itself was only built in the 70s by the previous owner...a crazed architect and his wife.)

08-23-2007, 11:51 PM	#56
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Crazed architect? That's worth a thread in the Images section. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

08-24-2007, 03:30 AM	#58
mitheral Abecedarian Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 170	I have an 1830s French-English dictionary. No picture as all my books are in storage at the moment.

08-24-2007, 07:08 AM	#59
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	I do have a 1920s Latin-English dictionary.

08-24-2007, 08:20 AM	#60
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	I have an upright grand piano which belonged to my grandmothers grandmother so it's over 100 yrs old. It needs a tune up, but still plays a good tune. I hadn't played for years but started practising last christmas. I need to get back to it again. I miss making music. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

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