5 vintage kitchen tools that are now back in demand, according to collectors

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Ultrassist Glass Mortar and Pestle Bowl

We’re used to seeing wooden and stone mortar and pestle sets in kitchens, but have you seen a solid glass version? Made of thick, clear glass, the 1930s version reflects early twentieth-century apothecary and culinary design. Being made of glass means easy clean-up, too.

Kilner Small Manual Butter Churner

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One popular vintage-inspired gadget we see all the time is the butter churner from Kilner. It’s small and efficient, and offers a fun way to make butter at home using one ingredient.

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Salter Retro Kitchen Scales

Sure, we can find a digital food scale to better weigh and measure our ingredients, but there’s something about a vintage scale that makes the process more intentional. It may take awhile to get the hang of how to level the scales, but once you do it’ll be as easy as 1-2-3. These tools allow us to slow down and enjoy the small rituals that anchor a day.

Tala Pull Handle Food Scoop

Gourmet ice cream, or even your favourite grocery store brand, deserves to be served in a gourmet manner. Rather than reaching for a plastic scooper, opt instead for a spring-handled vintage 1930s English ice cream scoop made of brass or chrome.

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Add a bit of flourish to your next dinner party when you finish off dishes of pasta, salad or bowls of soup with freshly grated cheese using a vintage sterling silver cheese grater.

Susan Barnes is a journalist and public relations consultant with over 20 years of experience. She has written for AARP, AFAR, Southern Living, Forbes Vetted, and more.

Mel is the Senior Food & Drink Writer for Good Housekeeping UK, covering all the delicious new product launches that come her way, writing about food and drink topics, and curating gift guides for the best foodie products to buy. Alongside that, she can be found developing and creating cocktails for GH and holds her WSET Level 2 in Wine and Spirits. She was part of the Good Housekeeping Institute food testing team for over four years before moving over to the digital side, so knows a thing or two about great food products. You’ll find her scouring the supermarket shelves in her spare time for new and exciting ingredients to experiment with in her kitchen.