The glass tube with float
This long glass tube, resembling a laboratory instrument, is actually a hydrometer. It was used to measure the density of a liquid, particularly to check the sugar or alcohol content in certain homemade preparations. It was widely used in the production of artisanal beverages.
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
