Over the years I have gathered quite a collection of old kitchen implements.  Amazingly, I have not bought much of it.  Most of it has been scrounged or given to me by thoughtful friends, family and fellow
bloggers.

The dints and worn handles remind me of outback cooks, shearer’s kitchens and solid lunches eaten in the paddock.

These old knives could tell a story or two about white bread, hearty meals and real butter.  I am not actually sure of the correct name for the middle implements but I find them very useful for lifting warm biscuits onto cooling racks.

At some point I decided I quite fancied old thermoses.  I bought one at a second hand shop and shortly afterwards a whole box of old thermoses found me.  Life is funny like that.  The little glass Cottees bottle has sentimental value, apparently it always travelled with at least one of these thermoses whenever milk was required.

I know some of you will have memories of these brightly coloured metal cups that stack neatly into soft leather pouches.  These two sets have never been used and are just waiting for a picnic or road trip.

One day I hope to get invited to a vintage themed picnic.  When I do, I will be ready with at least four Willow brand picnic tins all in varying condition.   This old cane basket has three compartments within it, making it perfect for carrying thermoses or bottles.

I am not really into mashed potato but these old mashers are lovely.  The graters are buckled and bent, just right for grating wayward fingers.  They will live out their retirement happily in the props cupboard far from active duty in the kitchen.

 

I could go on.  I haven’t even started on the sifters, aluminum colanders and teapots, rolling pins or enamel ware.   Another day perhaps?

Are you collecting or baking or creating?  I hope so.

This post was partly inspired by Francesca from Almost Italian and her charming collection of green thermoses.

As always I am linking up with Celia from Fig Jam and Lime Cordial.