VINTAGE RED, WOODEN-HANDLED PIE CUTTER AND CRIMPER

This is a classic "mid-century modern" kitchen tool, a staple of the 1940s and 50s farmhouse-style kitchen. With its iconic painted red wooden handle, this tool was designed for both trimming excess pastry dough and "crimping" the edges of a pie crust to create a professional, fluted seal.

DESIGN AND IDENTIFICATION While often unmarked, this specific designfeaturing a scalloped metal wheel and a tapered wooden handlewas a signature product of famous kitchenware brands like ANDROCK (USA), NUTBROWN (England), or SKYLINE (England). These tools were beloved for their simplicity and durability; the rotating wheel allowed the baker to follow the curve of a pie dish in one smooth motion, while the "red handle" served as a vibrant splash of colour in the kitchen.

CONSTRUCTION AND MATERIALS

• Handle: Turned wood with its original "Cherry Red" lacquer.
• Wheel: Scalloped or "zig-zag" edge metal wheel designed to cut and pattern dough simultaneously.
• Mechanism: The wheel is mounted on a sturdy metal axle that allows for free rotation under pressure.

DIMENSIONS

• Total Length: 14cm
• Handle Length: 9cm
• Wheel Diameter: 4cm

CONDITION This item is in EXCELLENT VINTAGE CONDITION. The red paint on the handle remains remarkably bright and intact, which is rare for tools of this age that were often subjected to heavy washing. The wheel turns freely and the metal is clean, showing only the slight patina consistent with an authentic vintage piece.