{"product_id":"vintage-nutbrown-grey-ceramic-elephant-pie-funnel-mid-century","title":"Vintage Nutbrown Grey Ceramic Elephant Pie Funnel, Mid Century","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA soft grey glaze and an elephant silhouette, made for an everyday baking task.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis mid century elephant pie funnel was produced by Grimwade for Nutbrown. Its glazed ceramic form combines an animal design with the practical purpose of releasing steam from beneath a pie crust.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe grey finish gives the shape definition without relying on bold colour. Inside, the Nutbrown marking provides a further connection to its origins as a piece of English kitchenware.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt approximately 8 cm tall, it fits easily beside cookbooks and mixing bowls on an open shelf. Pair it with contemporary white ceramics or darker stoneware, where the elephant form adds an unexpected detail.\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 elephants or unusual baking tools.\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: Grimwade for Nutbrown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: England\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType: Pie funnel or pie vent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEra: Mid century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Glazed ceramic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour: Grey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign: Elephant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarkings: Nutbrown, Made in England\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 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 no chips or cracks. There is light age related wear to the glaze. 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\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\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":55203250995524,"sku":null,"price":36.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0856\/9061\/4084\/files\/Untitled_design_-_2026-10-07T143631.879.png?v=1791380212","url":"https:\/\/lovenickix.co.uk\/products\/vintage-nutbrown-grey-ceramic-elephant-pie-funnel-mid-century","provider":"Love Nicki x","version":"1.0","type":"link"}