Antique or Not Vintage Glassware • China • Elegant Table Treasures 💠Vintage Slice-a-Slice Bread Slicer – Duncannon PA – 1940s Kitchen Gadget Description
Fascinating vintage Slice-a-Slice bread slicer from Duncannon, Pennsylvania, an ingenious kitchen gadget designed to turn a standard slice of bread into two thin slices.
The hinged metal slicer opens to accept a slice of bread between its two perforated panels. When closed, the bread is held securely while a knife is guided horizontally between the panels, producing two uniform thin slices. These delicate slices were especially useful for making tea sandwiches, party sandwiches, appetizers, and Melba-style toast.
The slicer is marked “Duncannon PA – Slice-a-Slice” and bears patent information associated with the development of this clever bread-slicing device. The design dates to the late 1930s/early 1940s era.
Measuring approximately 7.5 inches x 5 inches x 1.75 inches when folded, this unusual piece is a wonderful example of inventive mid-20th-century American kitchenware.
An especially fun collectible for fans of vintage kitchen gadgets: a Slice-a-Slice bread slicer is represented in the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History collection among the kitchen equipment used by Julia Child.
Condition
Very good vintage condition with expected signs of age and previous use. The metal surfaces show scattered discoloration, spotting, scratches, and age-related patina, while the hinged construction remains intact. Rubber feet show age and wear. Please review all photographs, as they are considered part of the description.
Shipping & Returns
Your vintage Slice-a-Slice will be carefully wrapped and professionally packed to help ensure safe arrival. We gladly combine shipping whenever possible on multiple purchases.
Returns are accepted within 30 days. Buyer is responsible for return shipping unless the item is not as described.
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