What is the oldest thing you own? - Page 3

Crimson Ghost · 08-21-2007, 02:59 AM

An Austrian "Ein Kreutzer" with Franz I from 1761.
Along with an Austrian "Ein Kreutzer" with Maria Theresa from 1762.

manephelien · 08-21-2007, 06:21 AM

Natural object: Trilobite fossil and some pieces of amber with insects inside.
Man-made: Hum... I have two armchairs that are over 30 years old and some plates from the 1940s. I also have at least one photograph from the 1910s, my grandmother as a toddler.

DanaC · 08-21-2007, 07:12 AM

Oooh....the photograph! I forgot my grandad's photo. Must have been from about the same time as yours mane.

It's such a cute photo. He's about 3 i think. He's been dressed up ever so smartly in a little sailor suit and he's stood on a chair, with such a serious expression on his little face.

SteveDallas · 08-21-2007, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Crimson Ghost

An Austrian "Ein Kreutzer" with Franz I from 1761.
Along with an Austrian "Ein Kreutzer" with Maria Theresa from 1762.

Where did those come from? (Yeah, I know: "Austria")

HungLikeJesus · 08-21-2007, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Elspode

I have a small piece of nickel-iron meteorite that I had made into an earring.

So is the age determined from when it was made into an earring, or when the meteorite was created by the big bang?

jinx · 08-21-2007, 01:46 PM

No one else has a picture of their precious old shit??? Wtf?

SteveDallas · 08-21-2007, 04:17 PM

I said the Britannica was old, I didn't say it was precious. (I'd dump all 20-however many volumes tomorrow, but Mrs. Dallas has a sentimental attachment to it.)

Clodfobble · 08-21-2007, 04:37 PM

Just don't let the kids use it for school science research...

HungLikeJesus · 08-21-2007, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by jinx

No one else has a picture of their precious old shit??? Wtf?

I was in the process of photographing two old pocket watches last night when my camera battery died.

Cicero · 08-21-2007, 07:02 PM

Idylls of the king- softbound leather 1880's. I think that's my oldest- not sure though.

HungLikeJesus · 08-21-2007, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by SteveDallas

I said the Britannica was old, I didn't say it was precious. (I'd dump all 20-however many volumes tomorrow, but Mrs. Dallas has a sentimental attachment to it.)

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

Undertoad · 08-21-2007, 08:16 PM

nice!

Weird Harold · 08-21-2007, 09:11 PM

I have and old crank type pencil sharpener. The part that the shavings accumulate in is a smiley face, the pencil goes in the mouth. The thing is ancient. My guess, probably from the seventies.

Crimson Ghost · 08-22-2007, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by SteveDallas

Where did those come from? (Yeah, I know: "Austria")

Well, since you know...

I've been told that they've been in my family for over 150 years.
They supposedly came to America in 1845.
It's a tradition that each first-born son gives them to his first-born son.
I don't know how true the story is, but I'll more than likely die with them, as I'm not planning on any kids.
Lilys on my chest and these coins on my eyes...

Bullitt · 08-22-2007, 10:47 AM

Not counting my trilobite fossil, a large, orange, metal "P" from a "..ARKING GARAGE" that my dad's brother liberated and gave to my dad for his birthday or something when they were at SMU down in Texas in the mid 70's (our last name begins with a P). It is now a family heirloom, passing from each child as he/she enters college. A saying from an old Indian comes with it as it is passed.."There is a time and a place for everything... it's called college."

08-21-2007, 02:59 AM	#31
Crimson Ghost Larger than life and twice as ugly. Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,264	An Austrian "Ein Kreutzer" with Franz I from 1761. Along with an Austrian "Ein Kreutzer" with Maria Theresa from 1762. __________________ We must all go through a rite of passage. It must be physical, it must be painful, and it must leave a mark. I have no knowledge of the events which you are describing, and if I did have knowledge of them, I would be unable to discuss them with you now or at any future period. Don't waste your time always searching for those wasted years

08-21-2007, 06:21 AM	#32
manephelien Smooth Ruffian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Hogwarts Posts: 47	Natural object: Trilobite fossil and some pieces of amber with insects inside. Man-made: Hum... I have two armchairs that are over 30 years old and some plates from the 1940s. I also have at least one photograph from the 1910s, my grandmother as a toddler. __________________ Draco dormiens nunquam titillandus.

08-21-2007, 01:46 PM	#36
jinx Come on, cat. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: general vicinity of Philadelphia area Posts: 7,013	No one else has a picture of their precious old shit??? Wtf? __________________ Crying won't help you, praying won't do you no good.

08-21-2007, 07:02 PM	#40
Cicero Looking forward to open mic night. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: New Mexico Posts: 5,148	Idylls of the king- softbound leather 1880's. I think that's my oldest- not sure though. __________________ Show me a sane man, and I will cure him for you.- Carl Jung

08-21-2007, 09:11 PM	#43
Weird Harold Vice-President of Resentment Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 199	I have and old crank type pencil sharpener. The part that the shavings accumulate in is a smiley face, the pencil goes in the mouth. The thing is ancient. My guess, probably from the seventies. __________________ I don't need a whole lottsa money. I don't need a big fine car.

08-21-2007, 07:12 AM	#33
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	Oooh....the photograph! I forgot my grandad's photo. Must have been from about the same time as yours mane. It's such a cute photo. He's about 3 i think. He's been dressed up ever so smartly in a little sailor suit and he's stood on a chair, with such a serious expression on his little face.

08-21-2007, 04:17 PM	#37
SteveDallas Your Bartender Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Philly Burbs, PA Posts: 7,651	I said the Britannica was old, I didn't say it was precious. (I'd dump all 20-however many volumes tomorrow, but Mrs. Dallas has a sentimental attachment to it.)

08-21-2007, 04:37 PM	#38
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	Just don't let the kids use it for school science research...

08-21-2007, 08:16 PM	#42
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	nice!

08-22-2007, 10:47 AM	#45
Bullitt This is a fully functional babe lair Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Akron, OH Posts: 2,324	Not counting my trilobite fossil, a large, orange, metal "P" from a "..ARKING GARAGE" that my dad's brother liberated and gave to my dad for his birthday or something when they were at SMU down in Texas in the mid 70's (our last name begins with a P). It is now a family heirloom, passing from each child as he/she enters college. A saying from an old Indian comes with it as it is passed.."There is a time and a place for everything... it's called college." __________________ Kiss my white Irish ass.

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