{"product_id":"vintage-nutbrown-white-ceramic-elephant-pie-funnel-c-1930s-to-1950s","title":"Vintage Nutbrown White Ceramic Elephant Pie Funnel, c.1930s to 1950s","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn elephant in white ceramic, giving a practical baking tool an unexpected form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis vintage Nutbrown pie funnel dates from around the 1930s to 1950s. Made in Blackpool, England, its elephant shape offers a distinctive alternative to the familiar bird designs associated with traditional pie vents.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe plain white finish draws attention to the animal’s outline, with the Nutbrown maker’s mark adding another detail to discover. Originally designed to release steam from beneath a pie crust, it combines household function with playful ceramic design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisplay it beside coloured mixing bowls or against a dark kitchen shelf, where the silhouette can stand out. It also pairs well with contemporary pottery, adding a small animal form among simpler shapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn unusual piece of British kitchenalia and a thoughtful vintage gift for an elephant lover or baker.\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: Nutbrown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: Blackpool, England\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType: Pie funnel or pie vent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEra: Circa 1930s to 1950s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Ceramic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour: White\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign: Elephant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarkings: Nutbrown maker’s mark\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal purpose: Releasing steam from pies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: Approximately 9 to 10 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 a small chip to the base. 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","brand":"Love Nicki x","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56539432485188,"sku":null,"price":32.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0856\/9061\/4084\/files\/Untitled_design_-_2026-10-07T143846.446.png?v=1791380348","url":"https:\/\/lovenickix.co.uk\/products\/vintage-nutbrown-white-ceramic-elephant-pie-funnel-c-1930s-to-1950s","provider":"Love Nicki x","version":"1.0","type":"link"}