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To ask what the oldest item is in your house (that still works)?

322 replies

gluteustothemaximus · 25/02/2017 21:21

Not an AIBU, just posting for traffic Smile

I just realised that my hairdryer is 15 years old. It's a Remington, and it still works perfectly, so no need to replace it.

I also have a spice rack (spinny round one) which is 10 years old. The spices in it have changed, obviously Wink

Anyone beat those?

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Seryph · 27/02/2017 12:24

In the corner is a little carved stool, the legs are definitely more recent than the seat, and if you turn it over the seat claims to be carved Viking wood from 800! I reckon the whole thing is actually probably about 200 years old. That came from my Grandad. His clock is sitting on the mantelpiece, too. That's (I think) about 80 years old.

icy121 · 27/02/2017 12:26

MIL has the same tumble drier from when she moved in, 40 odd years ago. Only uses it for towels and sheets.

CryingShame · 27/02/2017 12:30

A mantle clock that my (6 yr old) DS was gifted by his great aunt when we visited. He loved the key for it so she gave it to him. Daddy had to carry it as DS couldn't lift it. It needed servicing by a jewellers but still works and chimes every bloody 15 minutes. We think it's 1920 - 1925.

Goldenhandshake · 27/02/2017 12:53

We have a toaster that has reached the years, that is the oldest electrical applicance. I have discounted the 13 year old laptop, while it still technically 'works' i.e. it turns on... working on it is akin to using chalk and a slate.

StepAwayFromTheEcclesCakes · 27/02/2017 13:04

my mums sandwich toaster, not sure how long she had it but she gave it to me when I went to Polytechnic in 1986 and its still going strong Shock

gettingbacktoresearch · 27/02/2017 13:25

I have a Kenwood chef from the 1960's that is still going strong with all the original bits :D

Purple52 · 27/02/2017 20:05

My husband is the oldest thing in our house .... he seems to work fine everywhere but here!

glueandstick · 27/02/2017 20:07

1950's sewing machine. I love it.

Our cutlery is my parents old caravanning stuff that they downgraded from their house to the caravan in the 70's. They don't make it like they used to!

Doyouwantabrew · 27/02/2017 20:09

purple Grin

Flisstizzy · 27/02/2017 20:16

A lovely floral 1987 m&s make up bag, bought for my 10th birthday by my aunt. Used every day, zip still working perfectly- eeeeh they don't make things like they used to.

squizita · 27/02/2017 20:17

I collect vintage kitchenalia and use the stuff that still works.
I have a Sprong runner bean processor thats early 60s/late 50s.
I have some Victorian bits, and plenty of 20s/30s cutlery/spoons/cutters.
I have a 40s roaster that's tight lidded like a chicken brick, but metal - love it.

DH collects video games consoles. He has originals back to the early 80s.

theSnuffster · 27/02/2017 20:21

Until recently I had a saucepan that belonged to my parents, it was about 18 years old when the handle fell off.

Currently though- the kitchen. It's over 30 years old (older than me!) and although it looks a bit dated it's perfectly good, all still sturdy, no scratches or marks on the work tops.

squizita · 27/02/2017 20:22

Oh and we have a mole wrench too.

About 50% of our furniture and decor and 30% of my wardrobe is pre-80s (approx range 1980-1880!).

Lizzy1978 · 27/02/2017 20:27

I have a 30 year old Henry. My coffee table must be in her 60's though

Booshbeesh · 27/02/2017 20:30

We have the original door bells. They hang from a wiry string in the hall, about 8 of them, outside there is a bell pull. When pulled they all jiggle and tinkle. They are 90 years old.

Omg i so want this! That is so cool

MommaGee · 27/02/2017 20:32

Dh

thesockgap · 27/02/2017 20:34

We've lived here for 20 years this summer. Things that we moved in with, that are still going strong are:
Mantel clock (was actually an engagement present in 1996 so predates us living here )
Kitchen clock
Ironing board
Iron (obviously not died due to over-use!)
I was going to say bathroom mirror but actually DS1 smashed that a few years back and we replaced it with an identical one.
I actually think that's it!

KindergartenKop · 27/02/2017 20:37

I have my grandparents' dinner service, given as a wedding present in 1948.

bookworm14 · 27/02/2017 20:39

My violin - date of manufacture 1909. I think it still works although I haven't played since having my DD!

BikeRunSki · 27/02/2017 20:40

I was going to say "Me", but purple beat me to it.

I had DH's grandma's Kenwood Chef until about 5 years ago, when it burst into flames.

We still have a kettle we got in 1999, but that is about all.

P1nkP0ppy · 27/02/2017 20:44

Oak dresser made for my grandfather in 1924
160 year old gold bracelet that belonged to his grandmother
DD's precious cello (1816)

catslife · 27/02/2017 20:47

The house (110 years old)!
Le Creuset casserole dish (engagement present) bought 1990 still going strong and in regular use.
Electrical Kenwood mixer (approx 25 years old) and still used regularly.
DH still has a Remington electric shaver from the 1980s that still works (outlasted a replacement that was supposed to be an upgrade but only lasted 2 years).
We still have a working VCR that DH bought reconditioned from a well known but now closed electrical retailer that still works (has outlived the shop by years!)

MissCherryCakeyBun · 27/02/2017 20:50

my father-in law who is downstairs watching football....he is 91 and still going strong :-)

annam95 · 27/02/2017 20:51

I have a salad spinner that was a wedding present nearly 35 years ago.

LapinR0se · 27/02/2017 20:55

I have some very old things like furniture, silver and crockery. Like couple of hundred years old.
In terms of appliances though, probably the toaster which is 9 years old