Antique colorful glazed ceramic pie bird.

Back in the 19th century, bakers used chimney-like vents to keep pie fillings from boiling over by letting the steam from the crust out. Originally a variety of shapes were used, but by the 1930s the most common form was a bird like this one.

Placed in the center of the pie before adding the filling, it provided a route for steam to escape resulting in a crisper, less soggy pie bottom.

Measurement: Height: 4 1/2 in (11.5 cm)

Condition: Slight loss of the black glaze on the beak.

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