Pie
Funnels by Donnaware Pottery
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 Pie funnels in all shapes and
sizes are produced by Donnaware
Pottery in England.
Pie Birds or Pie Funnels as they are called in England are varying sized
"steam vents" that have been placed in the center of fruit and meat pies
(while cooking) since Victorian Times.....surely you can remember your Grannie having
one?..
Pie birds were once little kitchen gadgets, rarely costing much over £1
($5.) But in the past 10 to 15 years, collecting has reached such proportions that many
new 'birds' are on the market, not necessarily masquerading as the old ones, but as
collectables in their own right.
More serious collectors prefer genuinely old ones but as the interest in ceramics over the
years has progressed, collectors are now beginning to appreciate the handmade unusual ones
just for the sake of collecting.
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Pie Funnels mass produced from molds bought in, are in the low
end of that range, whilst more elaborate and detailed ones by certain makers are obviously
more expensive. English made pie birds are generally preferred, although some collectors
specialize in certain makers, prices can be in the hundreds for rare "birds,"
now in modern times they have been produced in a multitude of shapes and sizes.
Displayed in your home, they will be a true "conversation piece". 
As gifts, they will be treasured for years and will continually
increase in value! Apparently many celebrities including Princess Diana, Ronald &
Nancy Reagan, Margaret Thatcher, George & Barbara Bush, have owned or collected Pie
Birds! Now you too can build up a Enchanting Collection of authentic (made in England) Pie
Birds and Vents, continuing a tradition that began in the English Countryside!
for an investment of tomorrow
Order your Collectable Pie Funnel today
Original exclusive handmade designs produced by 'The prima-donna of
piebirds ' as described by '"The Times" Newspaper for collectors worldwide, whether it be the traditional bell shape or an exclusive
original design available no-where else in the world.... this is the place to be. Displayed
in your home, Donnaware Pie birds will be a true "conversation piece", as gifts
they will be treasured and will continually increase in value!
The perfect gift for that "someone that has everything - friend or relative" A
truly sound investment |
Happy
Hunting!
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