ANTIQUES... Mantiques there is a difference

Question

Antiques
take up space
a topic of conversation
dust bunny collector

Mantiques
are built to last a life time
with proper usage & care
even more so

I was around 8/9 years of age
when I got to first use my dad's
meat saw
**** thing tried taking my thumb off
mom was always good with needle an thread
still have that scar
(one of many)
don't know if that saw was a gift
or
a week's wages saved up over time and purchased
still sharp, still working

the Albert Pick & Co. operated out of Chicago 1885-1930+

this is one of Albert's catologs

everytime I use that meatsaw
I can still hear my Father say
"that hurt, looks like it hurts, let's go see your Mother"

that bag of trim
that's for Heckle & Jeckle
they like my ***** to
should hear them scream eating the HOT stuff
they gota eat to

Answer 1

They just don't make stuff like they used to. Nice that you have that to use and cherish.

Answer 2

Awesome Chancy. ;)
got my grandfather's bailing hooks....

Answer 3

Reading this as I clean my 1903A3 Springfield rifle made in November 1943.

Answer 4

very cool Edward
take a picture, show the gun grabbing nutballs what it took to gain the Peace for ALL

very cool :)

Answer 5

They just don't make stuff like they used to. Nice that you have that to use and cherish.

Answer 6

we never talked about where or how he came of it
to busy cutting up deer
maybe my Grandfather gave it to him at some point in time
already have asked my mother, she didn't know, he had before they were married

Answer 7

just enjoy here

Answer 8

Walk in Peace

Answer 9

thanks,... : )

Answer 10

These are in my home. I adore them.

Made by Kellogg Switchboard and Supply Company



Tip trays made in the early 1900s

Answer 11

very cool stuff you have there :)

you gotta dust'em? :P

my mother would like your items

Answer 12

I dust everything, lol.