Unusual things from the past, the purpose and appearance of which may surprise (12 photos)

We offer a look at the amazing and unusual inventions, that have been made in the past. Both far and not so far. The purpose of many of these things can really surprise, but the look is so accurate! So let's take a look at these interesting things from past life.

Example of a pool with a case carried by vendors from the 1960s





Victorian conversation chair, Europe, 19th century



The Malling-Hansen typewriter, the earliest form of typewriter, 1865





Rev. Malling-Hansen, Director of the Royal Institute deaf and dumb in Copenhagen, designed his unique ergonomic a typewriter to help his students "tell with their fingers".

Huge Mughal bronze multi-barreled cannon, 18th century. It is now in a museum in India.



Another seller's suitcase. This time demonstrating neon lamps. 1935



A silver jug from 1902 holding 4,500 liters of water. Cast from 345 kg of silver.



Rose quartz incense burner, Qing Dynasty, 1736-1796



The 2.7mm Hummingbird is the smallest small arms in history. Created in 1910 by the Austrian watchmaker Franz Pfannl as a weapon for women.



And 10 years later, there was ...

Dangerous Ladies Powder Box 1920s



Bronze Age Lures from Denmark. These horns are wind instruments cast in bronze 3000 years ago. They are usually found in pairs. 39 of them were extracted from peat bogs, where, as it is believed they were placed as offerings.



First aid kit with 7 glass ampoules - with ether, cocaine, morphine and caffeine. France, 1900-1910



Horror dummy for the (brave) dentists of the early 20th century