SALE Pie Bird Elephant Nut Brown Pie Funnel

Collectibles : Vintage : Pie Bird : Pie Funnel : Elephant : Pottery : Kitchenware : Decorative

 

This charming old white glazed pottery Elephant Pie Bird or funnel was made by Nut Brown Pie Funnels, in England with a registration mark dating it to 1950. These were placed into the middle of a pie as a vent to allow the steam to escape, thus preventing the contents from bubbling out of the sides of the pie crust. The more common ones were made in the shape of a black bird which would sing or whistle as the steam was forced through it, as in the old nursery rhyme "Sing a song of six pence" This one stands 3 1/2" high and 3" wide and is in excellent condition with no damage of any sort except some light staining under his ear, on his trunk and foot, you can see it in the pictures but it is hardly noticeable in person. You often find this because they were standing in the pie filling while it cooked, certainly nothing to worry about. Please be sure to click on photo for enlargement and more pictures so that you can really enjoy this lovely piece. Thank you for shopping with us and please take a minute or two to check out some of our other treasures, and come back to visit often, you are always welcome.

Item ID: a 999

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