Vintage Handy Things Red Handle Potato Ricer - Kitchen Tool - Handy Things - Ludington Michigan - Retro Kitchen - Cooking Utensils & Gadgets

Vintage Handy Things Enameled Red Handle Potato Ricer for Mashing Fruits or Veggies a Retro Kitchen Tool from the Handy Things Ludington Michigan This Handy Things potato ricer is a must for your vintage kitchen décor! It is a fully functional vintage kitchen utensil. The potato ricer is how to make the creamiest fluffy mashed potatoes. It can also be used to make gnocchi, hash browns, baby food and many other dishes. It is made of metal with red enamel handles. The metal basket is removable for washing. It is marked on the press "HANDY THINGS, LUDINGTON MICHIGAN, MADE IN U.S.A." around the Handy Things diamond logo. Condition: Good vintage condition. There is some chipping on the enamel parts and some minor rust. See photos for details. Size: 10.6" (26.92 cm) long and the bowl is 3.5" (8.89 cm) in diameter and 3.25" (8.26 cm) tall. This great potato ricer would make a wonderful addition to any retro kitchen, for use or collection. Note: The company began circa 1920, as a 1936 newspaper article mentioned that the Handy Things Manufacturing Company had been in continuous operation for sixteen years. They advertised in 1936 that "We Make Over 150 Handy Things". Some of their products included, bathroom fixtures, towel bars, towel racks, toothbrush holders, soap dishes, and laundry equipment. They also made ironing boards. A variety of "kitchen gadgets" were also made, such as a "fruit press and ricer" item, fruit jar wrenches, tongs, etc. ************************************************************************ Discover more! https://www.etsy.com/shop/backstashandbygones https://www.etsy.com/shop/undoneeclectic https://www.etsy.com/shop/undoneclothing ************************************************************************ Each item from Backstash and Bygones is special, old and unique. You may see imperfections and wear which add to the character. Items are sold in as-is condition. See photos for details.