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AIBU to ask what’s the oldest appliance / utensil you still use regularly?

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AlmondsAreGreat · 30/09/2024 00:27

Another thread got me thinking - what’s the oldest appliance or utensil you use regularly? Something that has truly outlived its life expectancy but is still going strong? I mean things you actually use for their tended purpose.

I have a hot water bottle inherited from my Gran who died 27 years ago, although judging by the thread I should probably give it up!

I also have a gravy boat that I still use that was my Great Grandmothers, and must be at least 90 years old. I also have her rolling pin, and still use it.

The boiler in our last house was newly installed in 1973 and still going strong when we moved in 2013.

Any others?

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KimberleyClark · 30/09/2024 00:38

Kenwood Chef, wedding present in 1990. Still works. Also have my gran’s bread knife.

outforawalkbiatch · 30/09/2024 00:36

A breville toastie maker and a slow cooker that both belonged to my nan
The slow cooker has an on off switch and that's it!

OddityOddityOdd · 30/09/2024 00:35

A K-tel brush-o-matic clothes brush from 1974. Still as good as new.

ViciousCurrentBun · 30/09/2024 00:35

I have a sugar storage jar, it’s a big jar with a metal screw on lid from DH great Grandmothers house from the 1920’s.

shellyleppard · 30/09/2024 00:33

My granddads carving set, must be around 40 + years old??? Only comes out at Christmas time though lol. Also have an electric tin opener that I brought 25 years ago

9GreenBottles · 30/09/2024 00:33

I have an earthenware jar where I keep my kitchen utensils which belonged to my great grandmother who died in 1960 (but it’s probably much older).

As an electrical item, my toaster was bought in 1984 and has seen virtually daily service since then.

4405cd · 30/09/2024 00:31

Tumble dryer. We got it in 1995 . Still working and we use it regularly. I think it cost about £90 .

candlewhickgreen · 30/09/2024 00:30

I have a bread knife I bought second hand in my student days which must be thirty years old. My toaster is about 20 years old.

Pascha · 30/09/2024 00:29

My hairdryer is a Christmas gift from 1992. Still works fine after 32 years.