S/6068 Antique Treen Late 19th Century Elm Pie Peel

An elm pie peel, which come in various sizes, used for removing pies from brick ovens. The long handled peels, 4-6 feet, were used by baker's for large ovens and if between 8-10 inches, they were used for loaves and 6-8 inches, as in this instance, for pies in smaller ovens, which were often found at the sides of large open hearths. The whole has a pleasing colour, grain and patination.

5½ in. (14 cm.) Wide
13 in. (33 cm.) Deep
English Circa 1880