Once and for a lifetime! 22 photos of things that have passed the test of time
Really high—quality things are a huge rarity nowadays! Therefore, it is not surprising that when we come across them, we want to tell as many people about them as possible. This is what Reddit users did, boasting about things that managed to pass the test of time. Some of them have served their owners for decades and even continue to serve to this day!
Restoration of a family heirloom.
"I bought this pen for $10 in 2000 when I was studying abroad. She remains my favorite to this day."
A set of pots from the 80-90s. Better than any modern ones!
After a little repair, the old table looks just like new!
"My grandfather used to drink coffee from this thermos in the 50s."
"This watch from 1911 belonged to my uncle. After 111 years, they still show the time correctly!"
"My parents got this coffee pot as a wedding gift... in the late 60s!"
"My 1974 Pioneer Receiver is ready to last another 50 years!"
"These 81-year-old headphones sound better than any modern headphones I've tried."
"A bath towel from the 60s that I use regularly."
"A set of silverware from 1858, which is used most often in our family."
"A machine for the production of pasta. Once my parents taught me how to use it… After 30 years, I'm teaching my daughter how to use it."
"My 30-year-old kitchen stove, which I still use every day."
"This Soviet refrigerator is more than 60 years old, but it still works properly!"
Calculator of 1974.
"My parents got this toaster as a gift in 1971."
"My mom's waffle iron, which she bought when she was 19 years old. She's 75 now, and she still makes the most delicious waffles!"
"This little girl has been making my morning coffee for 12 years now."
Better than any trimmers and machines!
"A 60s typewriter that my wife inherited from her grandmother."
"An old Electrolux vacuum cleaner from 1969. My grandparents still use it."
"This bowl has been in my family since 1850-1860."