National Cherish an Antique Day; Show Us Yours!

[mikethompson]

Title edited to remove date. Note added that antique is 100 years old; otherwise it's 'vintage'.

National Cherish an Antique Day

Do you ever think about the historical stories behind your family’s artifacts?

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I think antiques have a certain charm, especially in this age where almost everything is disposable.

Do you have an antique that means something to you? It doesn't necessarily have to be a pipe.

I have an older magnifying glass from my grandparents. I remember being a kid and playing with it. When we were moving my grandmother into a home, I found it on the ground. It brought back some good memories, and now it lives on my work bench.

 

[smokiespipesmoker123]

1910-ish quarter sawn oak buffet with a couple Rayo oil lamps with modern Aladdin shades and some rando no name mid century glass oil lamp with a modern shade. The bowl and pitcher were thrown by a local potter

 

[Simmerdown☕️]

This old book has been in my family since the 1800s. It’s in rough shape, but is still treasured. ️

 

[jpmcwjr]

Should I post a photo of myself? A couple of people cherish me.....

 

[Sweet Home Alabama]

Electric Seth Thomas circa 1951.

 

[jpmcwjr]

What's your definition of "antique". It used to be 100 years at least in some parts of the country.

 

[mikethompson]

What's your definition of "antique". It used to be 100 years at least in some parts of the country.

I won't split hairs. If it is an antique *to you* then lets see it.

This old book has been in my family since the 1800s

Nice family heirloom ?

Electric Seth Thomas circa 1951.

Definitely a 1950s vibe with that clock, does it still keep time properly?

 

[Sweet Home Alabama]

I won't split hairs. If it is an antique *to you* then lets see it.



Nice family heirloom ?



Definitely a 1950s vibe with that clock, does it still keep time properly?

Oh yes, it has been running for two years since it's purchase off eBay. Should I post the 1960's Sony radio which runs 24/7?

 

[HawkeyeLinus]

Old stuff is cool, we have some old stuff. The old stuff I really care about has a personal connection and not a lot of our old stuff has that aspect. Technically it may not be an antique, but in terms of sentimental value one of the very few really old things I own that means something is a late 40s Remington 550-1 .22 that belonged to my mother's father. It's a heavy son of a gun, but "dead on balls accurate", lol. I'm settled in for all the pre-Masters yak, yak, yak on TV and the dog gave a grumble when he sensed I even thought of moving him off of me, so not headed downstairs to grab it for a picture, and it's a pretty "plain Jane" firearm only a few nerds like me would probably get excited about seeing.

I'll enjoy seeing the things that people post!

 

[condorlover1]

Just about everything I own is fecking ancient - I guess someone in our family purchased something new once. I have endured years of 'Try this one it was your Uncle Cyrils...' and me responding 'That's nice. Didn't he die in 1948' as I look at a near indestructible tweed jacket bearing the label of a tailor from the 1920s!

 

[sablebrush52]

What's your definition of "antique". It used to be 100 years at least in some parts of the country.

Actually, a 100 years old or older is the definition for the term "antique" everywhere but people misuse the term, not knowing that it has a specific range where it can be applied. Anything newer doesn't qualify, no matter what anyone says or thinks. Vintage, on the other hand, is a more flexible term.

 

[AcesAndEights]

Couple of cool things hanging in my garage. My dad owned a service garage/convenience store when he was young. He had these hanging in the service station then had them in his garage. Put them up in mine when he passed.

 

[bassbug]

Engraved on the inside of the back with my grandfather's initials 1930. It still runs nicely.

 

[Chasing Embers]

Dated between 1830 and 1850.

 

[jaytex1969]

Most of my treasured antiques are also leadchuckers, which are all packed up for my pending move.

Most notably, a Finnish M39 Mosin Nagant built on an 1896 Sestroretsk (One of the early Russian aresnals) receiver.

I also have Grandma's dresser, which is hanging in there. Not sure of age.

 

[mikethompson]

I've posted this stuff before, but I have my great-grandfathers WWI medals and discharge papers.

 

[agnosticpipe]

I've been a film photographer for many, many years. Along the way I collected some old cameras that I've hung on to. This is probably the oldest, a Kodak No. 1 Autographic Junior. Although the No. 1 models went from the late 1800s to about 1920, the Autographic models started in 1914. For it's age this camera is in great condition, and of all the film sizes it was offered in, this one uses 120 roll film, something still in use today. I took some photos with it years ago and as I remember they were surprisingly good! Maybe because it has the 2 element rectilinear lens rather than the single element meniscus lens. Pretty little thing....

 

[scloyd]

Couple of cool things hanging in my garage. My dad owned a service garage/convenience store when he was young. He had these hanging in the service station then had them in his garage. Put them up in mine when he passed. View attachment 138986View attachment 138987

S&H Green Stamps...brings back fond memories of being a young kid and licking all those stamps and sticking them in books for my mom.

 

[gamzultovah]

This definitely qualifies as an antique and is one of my favorite pieces:

I’ve posted about it here in previous threads. It is an old, Dutch, handmade pipe rack. The inscription, “HET LEVEN IS EEN ROOK” loosely translated means ‘Life is but smoke’. The outline around the saying represents wisps of smoke and the design at the bottom between the curls of smoke is a stylized representation of the angel of death (as was depicted on tombstones of that era). This piece is a Memento Mori in the true Arts & Crafts tradition and one that will be with me until my inevitable end. I’m glad that it came to me for restoration and preservation.

 

[mikethompson]

HET LEVEN IS EEN ROOK

Could that also be translated as "Life is Smoke"?

That would be a nice double meaning; the pleasures of a good tobacco and the passing of life.

Either way, nice pipe rack!