Vintage 1940s Pink Duckling Pie Vent by Ebling & Reuss circa 1945 Pierre Yves Petit (1886-1969) That was in the golden

That was in the golden age of air travel when people dressed up for flights

The bread plate measures 6

and Meat and Lentil Curry

Desserts made at home and decorated at home

Vintage 1940s Pink Duckling Pie Vent by Ebling & Reuss circa 1945 Pierre Yves Petit (1886-1969) That was in the golden{HISTORY} Not only cute but also clever, ceramic pie birds were first invented in Britain during the 1800s as a way to let steam escape from double crust pies while baking in the oven. Due to their unique shape, these little charmers prevented pie juices from bubbling over and prevented top crusts from sagging in the center. America caught on to these affable kitchen helpers in the 1920s, and since then, birds and pies have been constant companions