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Someone Asked Our Community To Share Pics Of The Oldest Object In Their House, 30 Delivered

You know when you have this classic object from the past that you know is way older than you. It's amazing how this one object could have experienced more than you. Tell us about that here.

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#1

My Grandfather's Clock, Circa 1770

My Grandfather's Clock, Circa 1770

Final score:

518points

#2

Me

Because I am moving house and everything that I have that is older has been boxed.

Final score:

509points

#3

My Aunt At 2 Years Old, 100 Years Ago, 1922

My Aunt At 2 Years Old, 100 Years Ago, 1922

Final score:

435points

#4

Mum Just Turned 90 Today

Mum Just Turned 90 Today

Final score:

409points

#5

Mahogany Riveria Radio. Circa 1920. Still Works Great, Beautiful Sound

Mahogany Riveria Radio. Circa 1920. Still Works Great, Beautiful Sound

Final score:

409points

#6

I Have No Idea How Old It Is, But It Works Like A Charm And Can Sew Pretty Much Anything You Put Under It

I Have No Idea How Old It Is, But It Works Like A Charm And Can Sew Pretty Much Anything You Put Under It

Final score:

391points

#7

Egg Basket Made By My Great Grandfather Sometime Between 1896 And 1900

Egg Basket Made By My Great Grandfather Sometime Between 1896 And 1900

Final score:

391points

#8

A Portrait Of My Great-Great-Grandmother. It's Around 160 Years Old

A Portrait Of My Great-Great-Grandmother. It's Around 160 Years Old

Final score:

354points

Legolas Greenleaf

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#9

A Whole Shelf Of Vintage Things

A Whole Shelf Of Vintage Things

Final score:

350points

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#10

Oldest Known Fossil: 3.48 Billion Year Old Stromatolite

Oldest Known Fossil: 3.48 Billion Year Old Stromatolite

Final score:

336points

#11

It's A Cast Iron Foo Dog Incense Burner, From The Late Qing Dynasty (China). Roughly 130 Years Old

It's A Cast Iron Foo Dog Incense Burner, From The Late Qing Dynasty (China). Roughly 130 Years Old

Final score:

290points

#12

My Doll, Given To Me When My Sister Was Born 1950

My Doll, Given To Me When My Sister Was Born 1950

Final score:

289points

#13

Trilobite I Found, South Africa. Approximately 250m Years Old

Trilobite I Found, South Africa. Approximately 250m Years Old

Final score:

288points

#14

This Photo I Found At A Flea-Market. The Back Says 05.09.1917

This Photo I Found At A Flea-Market. The Back Says 05.09.1917

Final score:

251points

#15

An Original Restored Pharmacy Now Used For Coffee Accessories

An Original Restored Pharmacy Now Used For Coffee Accessories

Final score:

248points

Andréa Tremblay

#16

The Lintel Of The Front Door 1678. Doubs France

The Lintel Of The Front Door 1678. Doubs France

Final score:

241points

#17

My Favorite Picture, Circa 1900

My Favorite Picture, Circa 1900

My great-grandmother and grandmother are in the crowd.

Final score:

218points

HarriMissesScotland

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#18

Butter Mold

Butter Mold

Final score:

206points

#19

Handmade Vase From Italy WWII

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Final score:

206points

#20

Dutch And Hebrew Psalm Book From 1666. My Antique Dealer Friend Says It's Worth $20

Dutch And Hebrew Psalm Book From 1666. My Antique Dealer Friend Says It's Worth $20

Final score:

205points

#21

An Old Singer Sewing Machine From (Maybe) The 60s

An Old Singer Sewing Machine From (Maybe) The 60s

Final score:

197points

#22

My Grand Grandmother's Plant Pot, Circa 1896, Art Nouveau/Liberty

My Grand Grandmother's Plant Pot, Circa 1896, Art Nouveau/Liberty

Final score:

195points

#23

A 16th Century Woodcut

A 16th Century Woodcut

Final score:

187points

#24

66 Million

66 Million

Final score:

172points

Edward Brubaker

#25

This Marble My Sister Found In Our Parents' Field 15 Years Ago. Unknown Date, Guessing Circa 1920

This Marble My Sister Found In Our Parents' Field 15 Years Ago. Unknown Date, Guessing Circa 1920

Final score:

168points

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#26

I Have This Magazine From The 40s But Don’t Have A Pic Of It So Here’s My Vintage Protector From The Early 50s

I Have This Magazine From The 40s But Don’t Have A Pic Of It So Here’s My Vintage Protector From The Early 50s

Final score:

160points

#27

Dinosaur Coprolites Have Been Dated Back To The Cretaceous Period (146–66 Million Years Ago)

Dinosaur Coprolites Have Been Dated Back To The Cretaceous Period (146–66 Million Years Ago)

Final score:

155points

#28

I Recently Acquired This Ancient Item, Specifically For Its Age

I Recently Acquired This Ancient Item, Specifically For Its Age

Final score:

145points

#29

Metal Bowl And Spoon

Metal Bowl And Spoon

Final score:

131points

Elin Peterson 🥐

#30

This Vase Is From The '60s

This Vase Is From The '60s

Final score:

110points

Gabrielė Malukaitė

Note: this post originally had 57 images. It’s been shortened to the top 30 images based on user votes.

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I am a person who wants to know new things about others. Let me tell you more stuff about me! I have a Sega Saturn, 5 cats, and depression!

I am a person who wants to know new things about others. Let me tell you more stuff about me! I have a Sega Saturn, 5 cats, and depression!

Rokas J.

Rokas works as a Community Manager for Bored Panda. A creative at heart (and written on his Bachelor's diploma), Rokas spends his days making up stuff - whether it's creative storytelling, photography or video projects. On weekends you'll find him drinking a bit too much coffee, hosting game nights with his friends or just re-watching Friends for the 5th time.

Rokas works as a Community Manager for Bored Panda. A creative at heart (and written on his Bachelor's diploma), Rokas spends his days making up stuff - whether it's creative storytelling, photography or video projects. On weekends you'll find him drinking a bit too much coffee, hosting game nights with his friends or just re-watching Friends for the 5th time.

Gabrielė Malukaitė

Hi there! I'm Gabrielė, but you can also catch me responding to Gab, Gabi, Gabert, or Gabe – take your pick. Professionally, I'm the senior community manager over at Bored Panda, helping people share their awesome work and connecting artists with a worldwide audience. Beyond work, you'll catch me traveling, listening to vinyl and diving into movies, art exhibitions, and concerts. I'm a culture buff at heart, always eager to explore and embrace the richness of the human experience.

Hi there! I'm Gabrielė, but you can also catch me responding to Gab, Gabi, Gabert, or Gabe – take your pick. Professionally, I'm the senior community manager over at Bored Panda, helping people share their awesome work and connecting artists with a worldwide audience. Beyond work, you'll catch me traveling, listening to vinyl and diving into movies, art exhibitions, and concerts. I'm a culture buff at heart, always eager to explore and embrace the richness of the human experience.

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Paul Wilczynski Jr. 2 years ago

So if I clean out my fridge, I may actually win this thing!

59points

Elaine Elder 2 years ago

I had a can of Cranberry sauce with best if used by date June 1997. It exploded October 2019.

4points

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Gerard Neaux 2 years ago

😁😂

2points

Summer Mason 2 years ago

🤣🤣🤣

0points

Sega Saturn (Post author) 2 years ago

I just learned that I should treat my singer sewing machine with more respect.

28points

Felicia Dale 2 years ago

Absolutely. If you can find the model/serial number on it you can look it up and find out a lot about it. Those things were built to last.

4points

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ZombieGirl 2 years ago

My husband wont let me post a picture of him..lol

13points

Who Panda 420 2 years ago

Lol was gonna ask my mom as a joke but decided not to make her feel bad

6points

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Paul Wilczynski Jr. 2 years ago

So if I clean out my fridge, I may actually win this thing!

59points

Elaine Elder 2 years ago

I had a can of Cranberry sauce with best if used by date June 1997. It exploded October 2019.

4points

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Gerard Neaux 2 years ago

😁😂

2points

Summer Mason 2 years ago

🤣🤣🤣

0points

Sega Saturn (Post author) 2 years ago

I just learned that I should treat my singer sewing machine with more respect.

28points

Felicia Dale 2 years ago

Absolutely. If you can find the model/serial number on it you can look it up and find out a lot about it. Those things were built to last.

4points

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ZombieGirl 2 years ago

My husband wont let me post a picture of him..lol

13points

Who Panda 420 2 years ago

Lol was gonna ask my mom as a joke but decided not to make her feel bad

6points

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