"Vintage Cream-Coloured Enamel Bread Box from the 1925-1950 Era: A Timeless Kitchen Classic"

"Vintage Cream-Coloured Enamel Bread Box from the 1925-1950 Era: A Timeless Kitchen Classic"

• Manufacturer: Unknown
• Manufacturing Date: 1925 - 1950

Product Description
Beautiful and impeccably kept cream-coloured enamel bread box. With its elegant rectangular shape, crafted from enamelled sheet steel, this piece exudes the atmosphere of the 1925-1950 era—an authentic relic of history. The origin of this bread box remains a mystery, but its beauty is undeniable.

The gently curved lid, featuring a hinged metal handle, opens and closes smoothly. At the front, this box is equipped with a characteristic clasp closure, adding a touch of nostalgia to any kitchen interior. On the back, there are charming ventilation holes in a playful round shape.

Although the original brand stickers on the lid have faded with time, making it difficult to trace the exact brand, this bread box is still perfect for everyday use. With ample space for multiple loaves or individual rolls, this piece not only adds functionality to your kitchen but also a hint of vintage flair.

Condition
In very good condition, this vintage enamel bread box exhibits only the normal signs of use and age-related wear, which accentuates its character and authenticity. The attached photos provide a detailed view of the condition of this timeless piece.

Dimensions

• Height: 16 cm (6.3 inches)
• Length: 48 cm (18.9 inches)
• Width: 24 cm (9.4 inches)

Add a touch of history and elegance to your kitchen with this exquisite vintage enamel bread box. A piece of the past that still shines in the present.

Brocante: Charming Finds with History

Brocante is the art of discovering and cherishing charming objects that, although they haven't quite attained the status of 'antiques,' carry a history of at least 100 years. Unlike strict antique pieces, brocante finds do not need to be in perfect condition. It is their weathered appearance that gives them a unique character and enchanting allure.

Enamel: Durability and Stylish Protection

Enamel is a protective glass layer applied to metal or ceramic objects to protect, insulate, or beautify them.

Enamel offers various practical advantages, including a smooth and hygienic surface, exceptional hardness, non-flammability, and durability. Furthermore, enamel is resistant to chemical influences and discolouration due to UV radiation, resulting in colourfastness. It shields metals from corrosion. By adding coloured oxides, enamel can also serve a decorative purpose.

Various metals can be enamelled, including copper, aluminium, stainless steel, plain steel, cast iron, gold, and silver. While an enamel layer is less flexible than the underlying metal, rough handling can cause it to crack or even chip.

Traditionally, enamel was applied to metal surfaces of cooking appliances, pans, and other utensils, often in white. Petroleum stoves and pans also featured other colours like reseda green, dark green, petrol blue, black, red, orange mottled, mint green, cream, and grey marbled, although some of these styles may now be considered old-fashioned.

Enamel kitchen items include items such as sand-soap-soda containers, milk boilers, coffee and teapots, pans, storage canisters, bread boxes, spoon racks, nesting bowls, strainers, petroleum stoves, soap dishes, measuring cups, candle holders, chamber pots, whistling kettles, buckets, and much more.