Sweet TRUE VINTAGE blackbird PIE FUNNEL vent PIE BIRD ceramic BLACK BIRD whistle

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Seller: dragon-quest ✉️ (774) 100%, Location: London, London, GB, Ships to: GB, Item: 282334956007 Sweet TRUE VINTAGE blackbird PIE FUNNEL vent PIE BIRD ceramic BLACK BIRD whistle. Sweet traditional TRUE VINTAGE ceramic bl ackbird pie funne l/whistle or vent. The pie bird originated in Europe, and was originally a hollow device shaped like a chimney or funnel used to vent fruit or meat pies. It later developed into the traditional bird with open beak, and has been used in cooking since the Victorian period. It is placed on the base layer of pastry at the centre of a dish, followed by the contents of the fruit or meat pie and then the top layer of pastry. A small neat hole is cut around the edge of the blackbird (as close as possible), and as the pie bakes, the steam escapes, preventing the contents of the pie from boiling up and spilling over the edge of the crust. The bird also has a secondary use, which is as a crustholder , helping support the pie at its centre and preventing sagging. Hard to date, since the blackbird pie funnel has seen many incarnations since the 1930s; this is, however, a traditional design, and my mother had it in her kitchen as far back as I can remember - certainly no less than 35 years. I don't remember her ever having used it - she may of course have done so a couple of times, but it shows no wear. The arches at the base are clean and, internally, the black glaze is unmarked; there are three fine hairline marks on the yellow beak underneath the glaze, which are original to manufacture. The glaze is clean and unaffected; there is no maker's mark that I can see. A nice vintage example of the pie-bird. All items sold are either my own, or have been donated by friends to help raise money towards the upkeep of rescued animals in my care. I do combine postage on multiple purchases. For buyers preferring collection in person (from South London area), payment would be by CASH ON COLLECTION ONLY.
  • Condition: Used
  • Type: Pie Funnels
  • Sub-Type: Kitchen Tools
  • Theme: Animals
  • Style: Vintage/ Retro
  • Material: Ceramic/ Pottery

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