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Curious Kitchenware

Podstakannik

These old-school metal tea-glass holders are a fixture on Russian trains.

Ramune comes in a wide variety of flavors, including peach and Hawaiian Blue.

Ramune

The Japanese soda still comes in a marble-stoppered bottle from the 19th century.

When the melted aluminum solidifies inside the wooden mold, the spoon maker pries it open, and removes the spoon.

Ban Napia, Laos

Spoon Village

Heavily bombed during the Vietnam War, this small town turns unexploded munitions into utensils.

Poire Williams

Before they're filled with brandy, these bottles get attached to trees so pears can grow inside.

Eierschalen-sollbruchstellen-verursacher

“And eggs are open in the twinkling of an eye.”

Ika Tokkuri

A squid's body becomes an edible sake decanter.

This dual castor displays the message "Best wishes."

Pickle Castors

Wealthy Victorians liked to flaunt their condiments.

Pie Birds

To release steam, Victorian bakers placed whimsical ceramics in their pastries.

Preparing the dough.

Bamboo Pole Noodles

The dying art of flattening dough by seesawing on it.

Each branch grows radial branches from its head.

Swizzle Sticks

These natural cocktail stirrers sprout from the Caribbean swizzlestick tree.

A red-hot loggerhead is thrust into a mug.

Loggerhead

In the Colonial era, a red-hot iron rod warmed drinks, ignited cannons, and cauterized wounds.

An ornate set of molinillos for sale.

Molinillo

Twist your way to hot chocolate perfection with this wooden whisk.

The knives are inscribed with musical notes and a prayer.

objects of intrigue

The Renaissance Knives That Will Have You Singing for Your Supper

Sweeney Todd would approve.

Jim Clarke November 16, 2017

The french fry fork in action.

Nathan’s Famous French Fry Fork

The hot dog chain’s charming “bi-dent” picks up potatoes with ease.

A boat-shaped salt cellar, replete with sea monsters and dolphins, forged roughly between 1575 and 1600.

Salt Cellars

These embellished containers didn’t just sit pretty on the table; they determined social standing.

A celery vase circa 1840, currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Celery Vase

Remembering a time when designated celery vases were prized centerpieces.