West Bend Stoneware Bean Pot with Warmer Unit & 4 Bowls This is one terrific stoneware set, vintage age and in excellent condition. West Bend called this a bean pot or patio server set. The stoneware cook pot stands 5 1/4 inches tall exclusive of the lid and has a 4 1/2 interior depth. The eared handle cups are 2 3/4 inches tall and measure 3 inches across the top opening. The warming unit works well, and is marked with the West Bend, Heat Rite name.

All the pieces have a white background with a decoration of measuring spoons and barbecue fork, done in brown, yellow and black color tones. The only issues of less than perfect condition occurred during the manufacturing process. We note some variations of the slip to the underside of the lid and one of the bowls has what appears to be a dash of brown color that strayed away from the utensil decoration when it was painted.

If you have been searching for a bean, soup, chili or just all-around functional stoneware pot, this one fits the bill. The addition of the warmer unit makes it patio and outside deck perfect. A vintage first slow cooker and four bowls to fill with whatever hearty, stick-to-your-ribs food you decide to create. Each piece has the West Bend, USA name in raised lettering under the base.

This is a heavy set, weighing over 8 pounds before packaging.
 

Gerz W Germany Earthenware Skillet In Original Box Perhaps best known as a manufacturer of quality steins, the Gerz (Gerzit) Manufactory of W. Germany produced this ovenproof skillet most likely back in the 70’s/80’s time frame. The deep brown skillet measures 7 1/2 inches in diameter and is 11 1/2 inches from the tip of the handle to backside. Fluted design decorates the rim of the hefty, well-made skillet.

The original box shows age related wear, but is intact with manufacturing information in German. The underside of the skillet is stamped in black with the Gerz name and trademark, West Germany.
 

1878 Reading Hardware Cast Metal Apple Peeler Incredibly ingenious in design and craftsmanship, this Reading Hardware manufactured antique apple peeler is 11 inches tall and clamps to a table or other flat surface. An apple is attached to the metal tines, and as the handle is turned, the gears and razor blade device track and peel the apple.

The cast metal peeler is in fine vintage working condition, with only a minimum of age-related wear for its 130+ years. There is a piece that had been broken off and is shown in the pictures. Believe this was present to prevent the unit from being turned backwards. The piece could be glued on, but the machine is totally functional without it. Marked with the Reading Hardware name (located in Lancaster, Pa), this device has both an 1877 date and a patent date of 1878. What a terrific addition to an early working kitchen tool collection!
 

Vintage Armstrong Glass Spice /Nut Grater Jar–40’s/50's This is a marvelous old glass jar spice/nut grater manufactured by the Armstrong Glass Company, in business from 1938 through 1968. Armstrong had plants in Lancaster, Pa, Millville, N.J. and in Dunkirk, Indiana. This 7 1/inch tall bottle with a 2 1/2 inch width has an embossed A in a Circle trademark under the base, and a line underneath. That symbol identifies this jar as being produced in Armstrong’s Dunkirk plant.

The body of the jar has frond or leaf like raised spirals. A red metal screw cap allows you to remove the yellow plastic top portion in order to place your nutmeg, cloves, or even small nut pieces on the metal grating device. To grate, just turn the key device, and you’re ready to go. The plastic dome also has graduated markings for up to 6 teaspoons or 2 tablespoons of your grated spice or nut.

The upper portion unscrews to access the inside of the glass jar. The yellow plastic cover over the grinding tines/blades has a thumb tab to add spice or nuts. The red circular disc at the top of the device rotates to open or close the shaker port. The jar was most likely manufactured in the 40’s to 50’s time frame, and is in fine vintage condition without any cracks or chips to the glass or to the plastic parts. The metal blade grater, and the turn key device are in excellent condition as well.
 

Vintage HLC Fiesta Set of 4 Turquoise Coffee Mugs MINT Each of these terrific turquoise Fiesta coffee mugs stands 3 1/2 inches tall and measures 3 inches across the top opening. They also came to be known as Tom & Jerry mugs because they resemble the shape of the cups or mugs used in that particular style punch set. Distinctive loop handle with the ring pattern sets these apart from the standard style mug.

Manufacturing of products with the turquoise color began in the late thirties and continued into the early 70’s. The mugs we offer for sale are of vintage age, not the contemporary Homer Laughlin, with all of the mugs stamped HLC, Fiesta in script and USA beneath. All are in marvelous condition without any cracks, chips, or nicks, have a bright, shiny glazed appearance, and appear to be unused.
 

'40's Siam Art Boxed Serving Fork & Knife Buddha Design Inside the cover of the 14 1/2 x 4 1/4 inch wooden box, the marking reads, Siamese Art, Behind the Erauan Hotel & Pleonghit Rd, Bangkok with trademark of Siamese dancer figure.

The official name change from Siam to Thailand occurred in 1949 and our belief is that this two pronged 10 1/2 inch long fork, and 13 inch long carving knife were created in the late forties time period. Intricate Buddha decorations adorn the handles of the two brass and Bakelite utensils, and each is marked Siam on the backside. The boxed serving/carving set is in fine vintage condition with only slight age related wear.
 

Cordon Bleu Institute France Cooking Mortar & Pestle From one of the most famous cooking institutes in the world comes this ceramic mortar and pestle set for you, or a special someone, who has a passion for gourmet cooking.

The cream color mortar has a 3 1/8 inch diameter and a 3 3/4 inch long pestle.

The set appears to have been used for display and is in very fine vintage condition. There are chips, cracks or nicks and the Cordon Bleu foil label, along with Bia, France is attached under the mortar.

Enjoy crushing all your own fresh herbs and spices with this French Cordon Blue set.
 

1984 Three Little Piggies/Piglets Napkin Holder Rings If you are a fan of piglet designs, this one’s for you! Whimsical and charming, the little pigs measure 3 1/2 inches long and stand 2 3/4 inches tall. Splashes of black for eyes and hooves with a pink snout done on a white ceramic background.

Each piggy has the napkin ring with a 1 1/2 inch wide opening in back of him and is in very good condition without any cracks, chips, or nicks. Inscribed in the base is RGD for Roger Gordon Designs, and year date of 1984, with one piglet also having a partial paper label.
 

D.E. McNicol W. VA Deep Mixing Bowl/Casserole Dish For your consideration is a hard-to-find D.E. McNicol China of Clarksburg, West Virginia, mixing bowl/server.

The ivory colored bowl measures 9 1/4 inches in diameter and has a 5 inch depth. The sides of this hefty bowl have ivory bands in a stepped profile and it is in very fine vintage condition overall.

There are some chips in the bottom ring under the base that would not affect the bowl’s function or appearance, and a few minor dots on the outside of the bowl.

The bowl is marked with the McNicol trademark, Clarksburg, W. VA.
 

Sheffield Co. Brooklyn, NY Silver Plate Condiment Set Marvelous vintage condiment set manufactured as early as 1919.

The wording underneath the 7 1/8 inch long oval tray reads Silver Plate with a bar design hallmark. Inside the rectangular bar is a crown, stylized letter S, and a crest which was used by the Sheffield Company of Brooklyn, N.Y. The 4 1/2 inch tall tray features an ornately designed keyhole handle and has two recesses for the condiment jars.

The jars are 4 inches tall to the top of the lids and each has a hallmarked spoon with an open/pierced handle. On the back of the spoon bowl, there is a pineapple design with #830S mark (possibly used to notate silver content).

The set is fine condition without dings or gauges. The glass jars have no chips, nicks or flakes. There is some wear to the finish on the tray handles, but this is minimal in keeping with its vintage age.
 

Crescent Silver Plate and Hardwood Round Serving Tray Combining the warm mahogany tones with the pierced/reticulated silver plate edging makes for one extra fine serving tray design.

The round tray measures 12 3/4 inches in diameter, and is in overall excellent vintage condition.

Enjoy the craftsmanship and artistic design of a 1950’s created serving tray. Enhance a retro décor and know that this clear finish tray will resist staining or water marks if you choose to use as a functional server.

Piece has the Crescent maker marks on the bottom of the silver plate edging, in addition to a Crescent label.
 

Ware Ever Aluminum Egg Poacher/Steamer Set with Cups Take a stroll down memory lane with this marvelous Ware Ever aluminum egg poacher, steamer set.

The kettle measures 10 inches in diameter and stands 4 inches tall, excluding the cover. The poacher has two sided metal handles as well as a metal ring handle on the cover. The inset ring has 5 handled cups which fit well into the recesses. This aluminum kettle does double duty as a vegetable steamer and cook pot.

There is some wear and scratching to the metal, but no dings or dents. Impressed under the kettle is the Ware Ever name, Made in USA.
 

Six 1938 Vernon Silver Plate Seafood/Cocktail Forks Vernon Silverplate (embossed on the back of the forks) was a trademark used by Oneida Silversmiths of Sherrill, New York.

The 3 pronged seafood/cocktail forks being offered here are 6 inches long and are in wonderful vintage condition without warping or bending.

The La Rose pattern is an elegant, classic design, and looks remarkable for its seventy years of age. Some light scratching is noted, but the silver plating has no loss to the finish, and has a lovely appearance.
 

Jadeite Mixing/Batter Bowl with Pouring Spout This vintage bowl measures 4 1/2 inches in height and is 6 3/4 inches in diameter across the rim to the edge of the pouring spout.

Bowl is not marked, so uncertain as to the manufacturer, although similar to that of Fire King.

Bowl is in good condition, with very minimal evidence of wear or utensil markings. We do note some small flakes on the spout, and also a mark on the side, which could be a manufacturing bubble in the glass which had popped. We have featured the areas in question in the last 2 pictures.
 

Spirit of '76 Ceramic Cookie Jar Eagle Finial-AMERICANA Terrific vintage ceramic cookie jar crafted in the classic drum shape one would find in the old fife and drum manner.

The raised cording design gives this cookie jar that feeling of early Americana. It stands 7 inches tall to the rim, and 11 inches tall to the top of the eagle finial lid, and has a 6 inch diameter.

The background color is mustard, ochre with the highlighted bands and cording done in a hunter green color, and the word cookies painted in red.

Some of the painted areas have worn away, but there are no chips, cracks or flakes on this jar. Embossed with Spirit of ’76, and Made in Japan, under the base, this cookie jar makes a fine display piece as well as cookie keeper.