The crank box
This small metal box with a crank was once very common in kitchens. It’s a manual meat grinder. You placed the food inside, then turned the crank to chop it finely. It was the ancestor of many modern kitchen appliances.
The metal iron
This heavy, shoe-shaped object with no opening was an old-fashioned iron. Before electricity, you heated this iron over a heat source before ironing clothes. Some models even had a compartment to retain heat longer.
The small decorative handheld tool
This small, toy-like object was actually a tatting shuttle. It was used to make lace or thread decorations. It was a tool used for sewing and textile crafts, which were very common in the past.
The bottle with two openings
This elegant glass bottle with two spouts was generally used to hold two different liquids, most often oil and vinegar. It allowed for easy seasoning of dishes and was often part of the table decoration.
The screw vise
This small metal cage with springs was actually an old toaster. Slices of bread were placed inside and brought close to a heat source. The system allowed the bread to be held without getting burned.
The large ceramic pitcher with lid
This large stoneware container was often used to store food or prepare certain homemade recipes. It could also be used to make and store preparations such as butter or other preserved foods.
These ancient objects show how ingenious previous generations were in making their daily lives easier with simple, sturdy and durable tools.
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