Can you guess what these vintage items are?

 

The wire device with springs

This small metal cage with springs was actually an old toaster. Slices of bread were placed inside and brought close to a heat source. The system allowed the bread to be held without getting burned. 

The large ceramic pitcher with lid

This large stoneware container was often used to store food or prepare certain homemade recipes. It could also be used to make and store preparations such as butter or other preserved foods. 

These ancient objects show how ingenious previous generations were in making their daily lives easier with simple, sturdy and durable tools.