Pie Birds

A vintage aluminum Mirro Set for decorating and baking cookies. It has two presses with copper color aluminum rings at each end, 12 numbered cookie-forming plates, and 2 frosting tips (set is short one frosting/decorating tip). Made by Mirro Aluminum Company, Manitowoc, Wisconsin. -Comes with photo-copied instructions/ recipes. Size: the larger press measures 5 inches by 3 inches / The smaller press measures 5 inches by 2-1/4 inches. Both sets use the same sized disc and tips, and both operate by turning the crank handle. Condition: used/ some use dents, stains, black marks on aluminum; does not affect use Comments: A good set for mother, daughter (child) baking, as one press is smaller for the smaller hands to work with easily.

Mirro cookie - pastry press in original box with the 12 cookie plates and 3 pastry tips. Manufactured by the Mirro Corporation, Manitowoc, Wis. - Original box has no lid, came with a clear plastic wrap, now missing, and is model M-0358-22. Size: The body of the press is 6-1/4 inches length by 3 inches width, and the cookie plates are 1-7/8 inches across. Original instructions (very worn) directions/recipes. Body of press is aluminum and the ends are copper colored aluminum, operates by turning crank handle. Condition: used

An early 1980's rosette set with directions and other interesting paperwork, some are dated. The four pieces are the handle and three rosette irons; also have original directions. The directions are folded a bit, but still useable and offer some recipes. Condition: pre-owned, but possibly never used

Marked: Cake Decorator Size: press is 4 inches length by 1-1/2 inches width. Condition: used Comments: plunger style operation

Marked: No Size: 5 inches length, 2 inches width, round discs are 2 inches across Condition: used, some denting, no box or instructions. Comments: disc's are heavier than aluminum, not sure if they are chromed or what for sure.

Marked: Maid Of Honor - Stainless - U.S.A. Size: 12-1/2 inches length, 1-1/8 inch width across blade Condition: used, shows normal wear, wood has a tiny chip on edge Comments: wood handle, nice patina, two rivets, hanging hole at end.

Aluminum, copper tint 6-inch cookie cutter shaped like a Gingerbread boy; 3-3/4 Inches width, with a slotted handle, top is decorated.

Slotted aluminum cookie cutters, tinted copper in animal shapes: A dog, horse, bunny, chicken, camel and lion shape. All are in good used condition and the sizes average 4 1-1/2 inches length, and the chicken is 3-1/2 inches height. (Camel is smallest at 3-1/4 inches length, 2-1/2 inches height and the color is slightly darker.)

All aluminum, copper tint slotted cookie cutters in a bridge set: a diamond, a club, a heart and a spade shape. The diamond is 3-1/4 inches height, and 2-1/4 inch width, the spade is 2-1/2 by 2-1/2 inches to give you idea of their sizes. All are in good used condition, and all have fluted edges. Condition: used

Signed: Chromium Plated - Ekco - U.S.A. - Dough Blender To Blend Flour With Shortening - Pat No.'s 1486255 - 1645062 - 1724356 Size: 4-3/4 inches height, 4 inches across the 5 blades, handle is 3-1/2 inches Condition: Used, some use dents to blades, still in very useable condition, handle is a hard plastic material, with grips.

Mirro Dial-A-Cookie press with three plates that each have four designs each, for quicker baking in not having to change each disc each time. Size: The press tube measures 5 inches length, by 3 inches width, and operates by turning the knob at top. The top has: Pat. Pend - written; that patent number dates to being filed May 29th, 1964 and was granted July 26, 1966 to James S. Marz and John W. Weisner of Manitowoc, Wisconsin, assignors to Mirro Aluminum Company, Manitowoc, Wisconsin. The three discs measure 3-1/2 inches across. Condition: used, screw replaced/ not original, average used condition, some scratches to surface, has photo-copied instructions. The press is aluminum and the discs and ends are copper colored aluminum. This set was made by Mirro Aluminum Company, Manitowoc, Wisconsin

This is vintage aluminum Mirro Set for decorating and baking cookies. Has the press with aluminum rings at each end, and has: Mirro The Finest Aluminum - Made In U.S.A on handle. 11 numbered cookie-forming plates. Everything seems complete. Comes with photo-copied instruction for use; with recipes. Size: press is 5 inches by three inches / disc's are 2 inches across. Condition: used, good, remain in useable condition.

Nordic Ware, manufactured by Northland Aluminum Products Inc., Minneapolis, Minnesota Cat. NO 01300 double Rosette & Timbale Iron, in original carton. Two open rosettes, two timbales (closed forms) plus the double wood handle. Comes with original Nordic Ware directions & recipes, in torn condition.

Set has a plunger press (4-1/2 inches) and eight 1-3/4 inch cookie discs - Frosting set has 3 tips Condition: used, some discs have blackened with age, and need polished / Comments: Has a patent number around plunger of 2101075 which dates to filed June 3, 1935 and was granted Dec. 7, 1937 to Franz Kielsen Krag of Chicago, IL., as a food dispensing device.

Set has a plunger press (4-1/2 inches) and eight 1-3/4 inch cookie discs - Frosting set has 4 tips Condition: used / Comments: Has a patent number around plunger of 2101075 which dates to filed June 3, 1935 and was granted Dec. 7, 1937 to Franz Kielsen Krag of Chicago, IL., as a food dispensing device.

Two pieces, center twists out for making biscuits and in for making doughnut shapes. Size: 2-1/2 inches across, and 2-3/4 inches height to top of green wood handle. Condition: vintage, used, some dents and overall wear, as expected, nice weight, paint wear, center fits snugly as intended.

A Biscuits cookie pump-press set with instructions in nine languages and 19 cookie discs. Size: press is 8-1/2 inches length and 2-inches across end. Discs are just under 2-inches. Condition: used, works as intended - no original box Comments: press and disc are aluminum.

Marked: Mrs. Anderson's - Pie Crust Shield - Pat. Size: 10-1/4 inches across total - for a 9-1/2 to a 10-inch pie Condition: gently used Comments: for a perfect edge to the pie crust, beautiful golden crust every time - for frozen or home-made pies, durable/re-useable, dishwasher safe.

Six cookie cutters made of red plastic, marked Tupperware on handles. (1) A birthday cake form, 3-1/4 height by 4 inches width / (2) A Bunny, 5- inches height by 1-3/4 inches width / (3) a gingerbread man, 4-3/4- inches height, 2-3/4 inches width.(4) A Turkey, 3-1/4 by 3-1/4 inches, (5) A Jack-O'Lantern/ Pumpkin, 2-7/8 inches height by 3-1/2 inches width, (6) A Porky Pig, 5-inches by 2-1/4 inches and a bonus piece, not figural. Condition: used - Comments: all have lift handles, of red plastic. Condition: used, may show some use scratches or minor use wear in places. Comes with photo-copied instructions

Lot of 8 vintage 1960s handled cookie cutters from Tupperware. All cutters are red plastic and in good condition, showing light use. Each of the cutters has 'Tupperware' imprinted on the handle, some also have Orlando, Florida on the back of the handle. These cutters can be used throughout the year; included are Gingerbread man, Rabbit, Birthday Cake, Porky Pig, Jack O'Lantern, Turkey, Santa and Christmas tree, and comes with original instructions. Instructions are very worn.

I bought this white porcelain pie bird in England. It is also called a pie vent or pie funnel. It measures 4 inches high by 2 inches wide by 2 inches deep. It has been used--has some staining. This pie bird is called a Knobler for the designer and was made 1990-1995. I thought it was cute! Pie birds were developed in the 1500s to release steam from a baking pie so the filling didn't boil over.

Goose Pie Bird in colors of pink, gray, yellow, this item does have a crack in it. I will accept offers on this item.

Shawnee Pie Bird in colors of pink, cream and green. It is in excellent condition.

Cream colored Pie Bird with green, pink floral. Signed CK Collectibe, or very useful if you are a pie maker.

Cleminson's Ralphie Cermanic Pie Bird. This has a small chip at base. Really cute if you are a collector or a Pie Bird.

Set of four aluminum measuring spoons on a ring; one has marked on back of handle: Compliments - The Dayton Power & Light Co. - Gas Division Size: Largest is 5-inches length Condition: used, vintage

A cookie press and food decorator set, made by Hurtzler-Gerda, West Germany a division of Hurzler Mfg. Co., Inc. Canaan, Ct and is item # 695 and dated 1989. Set is complete except for the original directions; however the directions for this set are available for printing free, on-line. Set contains: 1 cookie press, 5 decorating nozzles, 1 filler nozzle, 10 cookie design disc's- 1 macaroon disc - 1 pasta disc - 2- two color discs - all are plastic and are dishwasher safe. The outer box has some scuffs. Condition: used

Signed: A 4 inches width at handle, 1-3/4 inches depth Comments: 5 blades with a bare wood handle Condition: used, vintage Comments: bare wood handle can be easily stained or painted if desired

Set of 12 figural cookie cutters made by Chilton Aluminum Specialties Co., Manitowoc Wis and all are numbered, marked, signed, and dated 1978. The set begins with the partridge in the pear tree and is complete to the 12 drummers drumming. All are of red plastic in good/ used condition, may show some use scratches or minor use wear in places. Sizes range from 2-/2 to 5 inches height, and from 2 to 4-1/2 inches in width, with a solid handle on the back.

An aluminum biscuit or pastry cutter with a black plastic handle, two top air holes. Size: 2-5/8 inches across Condition: used, vintage, minor use dents on sides; originally had the center doughnut cutter, which is now missing.

An aluminum biscuit, pastry cutter with a black plastic handle. Size: 2-5/8 inches across Condition: used, vintage, use dents to sides

A lot of ten aluminum cookie cutters with slotted handles. Size: (Bell) 2-3/4 inches height, 2-2/3 inches width Condition: used, most have use denting to handles and use scratches Comments: four are card related: (2) diamonds, A spade, and A club - six are Christmas related: (2) bells, (3) stars, and snowflake - seven have fluted sides, and three are smooth.

Nordic Ware, manufactured by Northland Aluminum Products Inc., Minneapolis, Minnesota Cat. NO 01300 double Rosette & Timbale Iron, in original carton. Two open rosettes, two timbales (closed forms) plus the double wood handle. Comes with photo copied directions.

Marked: Foley - MPLS Size: 3-3/4 inches across - 6-3/4 inches length Condition: used, vintage Comments: screen is aluminum, not mesh - unusual! Has 8 fingers that rotate.

Really unique set of patented cookie cutters and the enclosed directions offer recipes and handy helps for cookie making at its finest from the 1950's, I'd guess. The carton lists the makers name as: the Four McB's and the inside sheet for ordering has: The Chicadees, Box 4246 - F Tulsa, Oklahoma and has listed Aunt Chick's Gadgets - all interesting reading into the past with helpful tips for delicious cookie making. This set is for the Flower Garden, making cookies shaped like a strawberry - morning glory - daisies - crocus - wild rose - tulips - holly - poinsettia and have different instructions listed for making each of the eight. Material is a red plastic, textured on one side and smooth on the other and have tiny handles and are about 2-1/2 inches in diameter. Condition: used

Two molds per dip, a speed up feature manufactured by Northland Aluminum Products Inc., Minneapolis 16, Minnesota. This would date to before the early 1960's due to the lack of use of a zip code on the carton. Carton holds the double handle with a red wood grip, and the four 2-3/4 inch molds in different shapes; two closed, and two open. Looks like it has never been used, comes with original directions & recipes booklet. This set was called: 210B Combination set - Rosette - Timbale Condition: vintage

Six Easter Design cookie cutters, four are new in package, made in U.S.A. by Fox Run, Ivyland PA. The designs are: A church shape, a cross, 2 lambs, a Bible shape, and a bunny shape. The two tallest are three inches height, and about 2-1/2 inches width, and are deep well at 7/8 inches. The back of the package has recipes. Condition: like new, not used. The seventh is by Mirro, and is aluminum with a slotted handle and in the shape of a bunny; 4-inches length, three inches height, and ¼ inch depth. Condition: used

Adorable tiny yellow bird, pink beak, hand painted eyes with long eye lushes, measuring approximately 3 1/2 inches high, No chips or cracks.

A dated 1990 Wilton aluminum pan with four heart molds/shapes. Pan measures 9-inches square and holds four heart shapes that are 3-1/2 inches bv 3-1/4 inches with a depth of about an inch. Condition: used, some minor scratches to surface.

Pie Bird in porcelain with lovely colors of white, aqua, pink and yellow with black eyes. It is not marked and is in great condition with a couple of paint chips, very small on the back. It is 5 inches high, 2 inches wide and 2 1/4 inches deep. A nice, as found pie bird.

An aluminum cookie batter/ frosting dispenser with the patent number 1996628 on the top. That patent number dates to filing Aug. 26, 1933 and was granted April 2, 1935 to Frederick Schneider of Ozone Park, N. Y. assignor for the August Thomsen & Co. - Ridgewood, N.Y. and was named a batter dispenser. The press body is 5-1/4 inches length and 2-inches width - comes with 5 different shaped 2-inch discs and one frosting tip. Condition: used, has use scratches, is well made and works as intended,steel disc's need cleaning. Comes with photo-copied directions.

This antique white English stoneware pie vent, pie bird or pie funnel was made in the Edwardian period and dates to 1900-1920. The pie vent was made in Staffordshire, England where I got it in the Potteries district recently. The pie vent measures 2.5 inches high by 2 inches in diameter and is in very good +++ condition. There is some light staining inside as it was obviously used and no chips or cracks and the steam hole is a bit primitive. A fun piece with great patina. And practical! Pie birds were developed in the 1500s to release steam from a baking pie so the filling didn't boil over.

This creamy white stoneware pie vent, pie bird or pie funnel was made by the Nutbrown company of England and has the British Registry date of 1949. The Nutbrown company has been making pie vents in England for 50 years or more. The pie vent was almost certainly made in Staffordshire England and I got it in the Potteries district recently. A fun piece. And practical! Pie birds were developed in the 1500s to release steam from a baking pie so the filling didn't boil over.

Two piece; the center twists out for making biscuits and in for making doughnut shapes. Size: 2-3/4 inches across, and 3 inches height to top of green wood handle. Condition: vintage, used, dents and overall wear, as expected, nice weight, center removes easily, original green paint is in very good condition.

An axe shaped cookie cutter with a rivet in the center and a nice green wood handle. Circa 1938, 3-3/4 inches length, 2-inches width. Condition: vintage, used.

This is a dough blender with spring wire construction to blend flour with shortening to make dough. Marked on each side: Pat. No 1735236 - Made In U.S.A. - Androck - Stainless Steel Size: 4-1/4 inches width, 5-1/2 inches height Condition: used, vintage, slight bending to wires from use Comments: very nice older dough blender, handle is ribbed Bakelite.

This set was manufactured in U.S.A. by Fox Run Craftsmen, Ivyland, PA. - Set No. 3554 - four cookie cutters in Easter shapes: an egg / a rabbit / a chick and a tulip. The rear of the package his recipes and it is in unopened, unused condition. Size: tulip is 3-1/4 inches height- rabbit is 2-3/4 inches by 3 inches.

Two cookie cutters with rivets in their centers and they have matching green wood handles. They were part of a bridge set circa 1936. They are in the shapes of a diamond, and a club, and have a fluted edge. Size: the diamond measure about 3-1/4 by 2-1/4 inches, the club is 2-5/8 by 2-5/8 inches. Condition: vintage, used, some dents.

A two-part round doughnut / pastry/ biscuit cutter with a faded green painted wood handle / Size: 2-5/8 inches across, 3- inches height to tip of the wood handle. No maker marks, center removes giving this its duel use. Condition: used

Unusual metal cookie cutter form, which has 6 shapes joined together into one cutter, which you would roll to operate. The shapes are: heart, club, diamond, spade, cross and square and each are about 1-1/2 inches to 2-inches. I believe it is stainless steel, or chrome, and I see no marks. Condition: used

Foley vintage flour sifter, made to use with one hand, 7-3/4 inches length, 4 inches across, single screen, works by squeezing the handle, to rotate the 8 fingers on top the screen. Needs cleaning still has some flour inside. Has a little rust on the handle, and in the center of the fingers. It is signed on one end of handle: Foley - Pat.No. 2326761 - Mpls - which dates to: filed Oct. 7, 1940 and was granted Aug. 17, 1943 to Freeman E. Collier of Minneapolis, Minn. assignor to Foley Manufacturing Company, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Condition: used

This set of metal cutters used for card and bridge parties, or for luncheons - there are the shapes of a heart,a diamond,a club and spades along with a star and moon. They come in a box, which looks to be the original, no marking on carton except stock number 1428. The cutters are 1 ¾-inches height; base of box has hand drawn shapes for storing. Condition: used

Beautiful to look at and useful in baking, Standing about 3 3/4 high, No chips or cracks.

A vintage dough blender with spring wire construction to blend flour with shortening to make dough. Marked on each side: Androck - Made In U.S.A. - Pat. No. 1,735,236 - Pat. 11-12-29. Is in average/ used condition, bare wood handle has some scratches. Wires are bent from age/ measures 5-1/2 height by 4 inches across handle. That patent date information: November 12, 1929 assigned to Elmer L. Dennis of Rockford, ILL an agent for The Washburn Company of Worcester, Mass / Dough Blender.

A red plastic cookie cutter form; that makes 9 holiday cookies with one press. Has large handles on each side, and is marked: Made In Hong Kong on the inside of one handle. Size: 12-1/2 inches end of handle to end of handle, the form measures 8 inches by 7-1/2 inches. Cookie Forms are: angel, 2 stars, bell, Christmas tree, giraffe, heart, moon shape, and wise man. Condition: average/ used

Unused in original box are 7 metal forms, gingerbread recipe and instructions. Manufactured by Fox Run Craftsmen, Ivyland Pa 18974, U.S.A. The inside directions are dated: copyright 1979. Looks to have never been used, the carton lid is a bit stained.

Two piece, center twists out for making biscuit and in for making doughnut shapes. Size: 2-3/4 inches across, and 2-inches height to top of red handle. Condition: used, vintage, paint scratch on red handle on #b.

4 Animal shaped cookie cutters, of colored aluminum and are not marked: 3 by 4-inch Bunny, 3-1/2 by 3-1/2 inch Chicken, and A Lion 2-1/2 inches height and 4-1/2 inches length, and last a Scottie Dog 3-1/2 by 2-1/2 inches. Condition: used

A spring wire construction dough blender; to blend flour with shortening to make dough for baking. Marked on each side: Androck - U.S.A. has a black hard plastic handle, and has six blending wires. Condition: average/ used. Size: measures 5-1/2 height by 4 inches across the handle.

Signed: Chromium Plated - Ekco - U.S.A. - Dough Blender To Blend Flour With Shortening - Pat No.'s 1486255 - 1645062 - 1724356 Size: 3-inch handle, 4-1/2 inches height, 4 inches across the 5 blades Condition: Used, some use dents to blades, still in very useable condition, handle is a hard plastic material.