{"product_id":"vintage-midwinter-blackbird-pie-funnel-based-on-a-clarice-cliff-design","title":"Vintage Midwinter Blackbird Pie Funnel, Based on a Clarice Cliff Design","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGlossy black, a yellow beak and a white perch for a bold little silhouette.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis vintage Midwinter pie funnel combines a stylised blackbird with a contrasting white base. The three colour palette gives the ceramic form a graphic quality, with the bright beak drawing attention to the bird’s face.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in England during the mid century period, this pie funnel is based on a Clarice Cliff design. Originally created to release steam from beneath a pie crust, its animal form brings a bold decorative detail to a practical kitchen tool.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisplay it beside plain contemporary pottery, where the contrasting colours can stand out. It also works among cookbooks and wooden utensils, adding a small sculptural detail to an open kitchen shelf.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA distinctive piece of British kitchenalia and a thoughtful vintage gift for someone who enjoys ceramic design or baking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails \u0026amp; dimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker: Midwinter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: England\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType: Pie bird or pie funnel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEra: Mid century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Glazed ceramic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign: Blackbird on a white base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign basis: Clarice Cliff\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColours: Black, yellow and white\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal purpose: Releasing steam from pies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: Approximately 8.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery good vintage condition with light glaze wear. No chips or cracks. Please study the photographs carefully as they form part of the description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarefully packed for delivery. Please see Delivery information for shipping details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis piece has found a new home. Explore the collection for more vintage pieces to bring personality to yours.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/collectable-pie-birds\" style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 6px 14px; background-color: transparent; color: #000000; text-decoration: none; border: 1px solid #000000; border-radius: 4px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.8em;\"\u003eBrowse Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Love Nicki x","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55235921084740,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0856\/9061\/4084\/files\/Untitled_design_-_2026-10-07T144519.746.png?v=1791380742","url":"https:\/\/lovenickix.co.uk\/products\/vintage-midwinter-blackbird-pie-funnel-based-on-a-clarice-cliff-design","provider":"Love Nicki x","version":"1.0","type":"link"}