Vintage English Blackbird Pie Funnel – T.G. Green Staffordshire Kitch

A beautifully simple and characterful vintage blackbird pie funnel by T.G. Green of Staffordshire, finished in a deep glossy black glaze with a warm ochre beak.

Designed to sit at the centre of a pie dish, this little bird allows steam to escape during baking, preventing spillover and ensuring a crisp, even pastry — a traditional piece of English kitchenalia with both purpose and charm.

Beyond its function, it makes a wonderfully sculptural decorative object. Styled on a shelf, nestled among cookery books, or placed in a glass-fronted cabinet, it brings a quiet sense of nostalgia and craftsmanship to a space.

A subtle nod to the nursery rhyme “four and twenty blackbirds baked in a pie,” these pieces carry both history and whimsy — the kind of detail that gives a home its layered, lived-in feel.

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Details

• Maker: T.G. Green & Co., England
• Era: Mid 20th century (c. 1950s–1970s)
• Material: Glazed ceramic
• Colour: Gloss black with ochre beak
• Height: 10.5cm

Very good vintage condition with a strong glossy finish.
Minor age-related wear, as expected to the funnel.