{"product_id":"antique-roes-patent-rosebud-ceramic-pie-funnel-c-1900","title":"Antique Roe's Patent Rosebud Ceramic Pie Funnel c.1900","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntique Roe's Patent Rosebud Ceramic Pie Funnel c.1900\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA charming antique English ceramic pie funnel dating from the late Victorian to Edwardian period, circa 1890–1910.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in white glazed earthenware, this unusual example features a broad, gently sloping flange, a short central chimney and a series of ventilation holes beneath the rim. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe front bears the distinctive black transfer-printed circular trademark reading 'Roe's Patent Rosebud'.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePie funnels were placed in the centre of traditional meat and fruit pies to support the pastry crust and allow steam to escape during baking, helping prevent the filling from bubbling over.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA lovely surviving example of traditional English kitchenalia, particularly appealing to collectors of antique baking equipment and country kitchen accessories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn well-used antique condition, with considerable character from more than a century of use. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is extensive crazing to the glaze, staining and discolouration, together with areas of glaze loss and chipping around the base and flange. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original transfer-printed trademark remains clearly legible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eH: 8 cm x D: 6.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLate Victorian \/ Edwardian, c.1890–1910\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Roe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57687836459388,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/9302\/3204\/files\/C4A828B0-8BAE-42E3-8ACD-4B51088A1CD0.jpg?v=1792160569","url":"https:\/\/www.vintagewhiteantiques.com\/products\/antique-roes-patent-rosebud-ceramic-pie-funnel-c-1900","provider":"Vintage White Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}