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No retro kitchen was complete without a set of old fashioned glasses. Hence the name, these are one of the classic old fashioned kitchen gadgets you might not see everywhere anymore.

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It's hard to believe that there was a time when people couldn't just go to the store for a pint of ice cream. They used one of these to make their own.

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Frozen pop molds are actually making a comeback, but like ice cream, people used to have to make their own instead of buying them at the supermarket.

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Sure, you can still find KitchenAid mixers at department stores, but they sure don't look like this anymore.

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Can you imagine having to grind your own pepper from this contraption? It looks a little big, don't you think?

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Egg white separators come in a huge variety of styles, but in the old days they were usually well made and not just plain old plastic.

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I love the color of this gadget. It makes it look easy to slice hard boiled eggs too.

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You could use this sturdy tool for all sorts of draining needs. I wonder if you can put it through the dishwasher.

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Look at how adorable this is. It's made to look like the old school carts that sold cold treats to kids on hot days.

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It might be vintage, but this tool proves its worth by peeling, coring and slicing an entire apple in just minutes.

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Cast iron skillets have been around for hundreds of years. They might have been invented a long time ago, but this old fashioned tool will stand the test of time.

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There once was a time when people had to grind their own sausage with a tool like this one. That doesn't sound like a very fun chore to me.

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Chefs from generations back have been using a mortar and pestle for all sorts of grinding needs. Use it for spices, garlic and much more.

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These have been recreated, but old fashioned milk jars are fun for any kitchen. Use them for milk or go ahead and turn them into decor items instead.

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You saw the tabletop version above, but this big cart was one you might have seen at fairs and carnivals.

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Look at the quality of this tool. They sure don't make kitchen gadgets like they used to.

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No, you don't need this for cooking, but many retro homes didn't have a television and used a radio for entertainment while preparing meals.

Do you have any of these old fashioned kitchen gadgets lurking in your space? I may have one of those egg slicers somewhere and I have a whole pile of cast iron skillets. Do you remember your mom or grandma using any of these items?