Who said old items had a use-by date?

abelsloane:

The Woodworker Annual Volume XL. 1936

Bryant & May’s Special Safety Matches and matchbox case

1920’s/1930’s Desk Lamp… unfortunately had to replace the split bakerlite switch for this too-shiny modern one. Hopefully it will gain its age back in no time. I overly-plaster my fingerprints over it to speed up the process. Match holder and striker in the base of the light