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What's the oldest thing you own?
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My mother kept my teddy bear, which I've appropriated for my daughter to play with. It's 35 years old now.
Most of our furniture is from the 1940's.
My wife's grandfather made a jelly cabinet that we still have during the great depression.
We had a chest of drawers from the early 19th century but gave it back to my in-laws when we moved to a smaller house.
My wife's grandfather made a jelly cabinet that we still have during the great depression.
We had a chest of drawers from the early 19th century but gave it back to my in-laws when we moved to a smaller house.
Audio Equipment: Edison Cylinder player 1880's
Furniture: Empire dresser 1820's
Coins: roman (no date), 1813 big penny
Computer: Lisa Rev2
Furniture: Empire dresser 1820's
Coins: roman (no date), 1813 big penny
Computer: Lisa Rev2
i misread that and thought it just said "my wife's grandfather made jelly" and thought "wow you should be careful to make sure nobody eats that."
A Seth Thomas 30-hour clock, dates from roughly 1842. Still works, keeps pretty good time, though I have to wind it twice a day.
Dunno, but this reminds me that I have some cheese in the fridge that should really be thrown out.
Well thank you iBlue, I had a mouthful of beer!!!
*wipes down PB screen whilst muttering*
Ammonite bought in Whitby Yorkshire which I think is of the Jurassic period. A few flakes of meteorite - probably free with some breakfast cereal. A silver coin dated 1711 from a Dutch ship wrecked off the Shetlands, runner up prize in a competition.
Probably my dressers. My wife and I inherited them from her great-aunt. With the help of her father I stripped and re-stained them. We guess they are from the 50's or 60's and are quality wood furniture you don't find these days.
Actually, now that I've read some of the other posts, I am reminded that I own some Native American arrowheads and crystals. I couldn't even begin to guess their age. My grandfather found them over several trips out to the West.
Actually, now that I've read some of the other posts, I am reminded that I own some Native American arrowheads and crystals. I couldn't even begin to guess their age. My grandfather found them over several trips out to the West.
My grandfather has original Edison Phonograph in excellent condition as well. It still plays several original cylinders he has. Some day I ought to digitally record each of them before/if they get broken.
I have genetic material that came from my great great great ... great grandparents. Does that count?
I also have a hardbound book from 1907 and a couple of other books from early in the 20th century.
I also have a hardbound book from 1907 and a couple of other books from early in the 20th century.