Antique Kitchen Tool Primitive Pie or Pastry Crimper/Cutter Brass Wheel Wrought Iron and Wood Handle
Description: An antique wrought iron, wood, and brass kitchen tool. This is a primitive pie crimper and pastry cutter. The tool is made of wrought iron shaft holding a brass wheel having a jagged edge. The shaft, which is bent to facilitate use, is attached to a fat rounded knob-shaped wooden handle. The handle is attached to the shaft with a brass ring. The piece has developed a nice and warm age patina throughout and shows signs of wear from use. Please carefully review photos as they are part and parcel of our description.
Date: Unknown, but most likely mid 1800s to early 1900's, could be earlier.
Origin: Purchased at an estate auction in Southeastern Pennsylvania.
Size: The tool is ~6 3/4" long from end to end and the crimping wheel is ~1 5/8" in diameter. The piece weighs about 1.6 ounces.
Maker: Unknown.
Marks: Unmarked.
Distinguishing Characteristics - Most Interesting About The Piece: This is a nice antique kitchen tool which in our opinion looks great and is in good condition. A nice find worthy of a spot in your collection.
Condition: The crimper is in very good used condition. It has no breaks or repairs. It has wear commensurate with its age and utilitarian function. The piece has some surface scratches, losses to the wooden handle, and a few nicks and scratches to the wrought iron shaft. The wheel and shaft holding it to the wooden handle shows minor wear, some signs of minor surface oxidation, and discoloration to the surface. The handle has remnants of an old label which we chose not to remove and leave that to the discretion of the new owner. The piece has developed a nice age patina both to the wooden and metal portion. Just a great looking antique to add to your collection. Please carefully view photos for additional condition information.
