Do you own any stuff that you’ve had for years and years that still works and that you still like to use?
I love it when people show me things they’ve owned for years or even decades that are still going strong.
Heck, maybe these items were even passed on down to them from their parents and can now be considered family heirlooms.
And that’s exactly what these folks did when they shared their own personal gadgets that they’ve owned for years and that STILL WORK.
Let’s take a look at the goods!
1. Yes, it counts!
Going wayyyy back.
Does a sewing machine count. I’ve had mine for 15 years but according to the serial number database it’s 120 years old this year. pic.twitter.com/qKft2pcOvN
— Ross Atkin (@rossatkin) June 8, 2020
2. From your great-great uncle.
How cool!
My 1906 Edison Amberola. It was my great-great uncle’s, then my grandfather’s, and now it’s mine. ❤️ Drawers are stock full of wax rolls to play. pic.twitter.com/38rH2hjPJa
— Laura (@mybellavino) June 9, 2020
3. Collecting appliances.
Very stylish.
Hi I collect old appliances and my kitchen is based around them. Dishwasher 1960 fridge late 1950s washing machine 1965 cooker 1961. Lots of small appliances also from that era. Oldest working is a 1935 hoover. All easy ( ish ) to fix. And a little different shall I say ! 😂 pic.twitter.com/VnTCjbddsz
— Richard (@Richard92334590) June 9, 2020
4. Can’t get rid of it.
It has sentimental value.
Still use this Nokia phone as an alarm . Can’t chuck it as it has romantic texts on it from before my husband was my husband. Sigh. pic.twitter.com/7lpOwP59EV
— Janey Wall (@janey_wall) June 8, 2020
5. Never seen one of those.
A bean slicer, huh?
A Spong’s 67-year-old bean slicer 💚 pic.twitter.com/DTIWbwJagQ
— Louise Mangos (@LouiseMangos) June 8, 2020
6. Use it every day.
Look at that!
73 year old Aga. Just been re-enamelled and used very day. pic.twitter.com/eWIIol8DbQ
— Jes Sage (@jessage) June 9, 2020
7. I love it!
Going back to the ’80s.
also, this monstrosity pic.twitter.com/p1qKShXR8W
— Steve Martin (@smartin) June 8, 2020
8. I remember these.
Very cool!
I’ve had it since I was about 6 pic.twitter.com/KKqI5A29Sq
— Rachel Berry (@rhbBSE) June 8, 2020
9. Works perfectly.
Thanks, Grandma.
This was my grandma’s toaster. I saw an exact copy in the design museum years ago – the sign said it was 1920s, which would fit since she got married in 1925. Works perfectly too. pic.twitter.com/81IYUopgrR
— Rachel Rogers (@DorsetRachel) June 8, 2020
10. That is amazing.
I’ve never even heard of this!
My Fairchild Channel F games console from 1976 – Still going strong pic.twitter.com/ZEdldB8jzS
— Retro Man Cave (@TheRetroManCave) June 9, 2020
11. Still going strong.
Vintage style.
Late to the party, but this is still going strong. pic.twitter.com/YBC22qVgAS
— Robert Sharl (@Sharl) June 9, 2020
12. Atari was awesome.
I need to buy another one…that works…
My old Atari VCS/2600. ~40 years and still working perfectly😎👌 pic.twitter.com/uvOx30WsrC
— Lord Destiny (@LordDestiny_) June 10, 2020
13. Warm it up.
And play it loud!
My Dad’s Philco Model 100 radio circa 1958. Takes a while for the valves to warm up.. but still works for (very) vintage listening! @HowardPeartree pic.twitter.com/zmHdvxGsR0
— Barry Waddilove (@Barry_Waddilove) June 8, 2020
Those are really nifty, don’t you think?!?!
Now we want to hear from you.
Tell us about the oldest thing you own that you still use regularly.
Please share with us in the comments. Thanks!
