Antique Rolling Pin with Black Handles USA. Late 1940s. seaside*collectibles is pleased to bring you this beautifully grained wood rolling pin circa the 1940s through the 1950s. Made in the USA. Original, not reproduction. Black handles (varnished) with flat ended wood cap. Dark, American hardwood (unidentified). Hand-wash only. The rolling pin measures: 17 " inches Handle to Handle 10 1/4 " inches Rolling Area 2 1/2 " inches in Diameter CONDITION ~ VERY, VERY GOOD Antique Vintage Condition. Some nicks present in the black paint finish of the turning handles. Flecks of old, dried flour dough still adhered in places to the handles. Otherwise, no notable or observed loss of detail, cracks or repairs - overall condition is again very, very good. (A little) ABOUT ROLLING PINS "Early American wooden rolling pins were commonly made from pine; however, in the 1800s, manufacturers started using oak, cherry, mahogany, sycamore, apple wood, beech, walnut and maple hardwoods as the pine forests dwindled. In the mid-1900s, the rolling pins were hollowed out and a steel rod inserted with handles at each end made from the same wood. These handles were usually painted. Solid hardwood rolling pins from France were long, thick in the middle, with tapered ends -- their heavy weight allowed easier rolling and maneuverability of the dough. Length and weight of common wooden rolling pins: Mini-rolling pins come in 5 – 7 inch models. Regular size rolling pins were made at 12, 15, and 18 inches, and the big 18-inch ones weighed as much as 12 lbs." --SWK Knob-ended rolling pins preceded those with the handles carved in one piece with the roller. These utensils were usually homemade until they began to be factory produced in the mid-19th century. CATEGORIES: Rolling Pins primitive vintage antique 1940 1930 1950 kitchen utensil s foodie Rod Roller fondant flour dough kitch en ware preparation s pie crusts chef bread s cookie s pastry pastries wafers biscuit s cracker s durability hardwood pasta fine old school holiday cooking display decorative element home decor collectables collecting Decorative | ref: RP_01 Only one rolling pin of this design is available from seaside*collectibles. Don't let it get away! Thanks for dropping by and please take the time to view our othersales, which include vintage prints, lithographs, heirloom collectibles, first edition books as well as many other interesting and unusual collectibles. Payment Options: eCheck / MasterCard, American Express or Visa Credit Card through PayPal. Shipping Options: More than one item awarded from us at seaside*collectibles? We'll consolidate all of the shipping costs in this bid period. Shipping/handling charges include USPS Priority with delivery confirmation. Federal Express delivery is optional. International bidders are welcome. Customer Service & Shipping Policy: International rates will be based on location and preferred shipping method. Payment must be received from buyer within 3 days after the close of thesale as per requirements. California Residents pay 9.25% Sales tax. All shipping costs are to be prepaid by the buyer. Our goal at seaside*collectibles is to provide a first-rate product, excellent customer service and satisfaction. Our Customer Promise. All items as described and well packaged for shipping. We want you to visit oursale site again and again. Questions about the item? Any inquiries? Nothing too small. Please email us. Thank You and Happy Bidding! BE SURE TO VIEW OUR OTHERsaleS!!! All contents & photographs copyright © 2000-11 Seaside Collectibles. All rights reserved.