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Add a touch of vintage cottagecore charm to your kitchen with this beautiful footed colander by M. Kamenstein, Inc. Dated 1984 (marked MCMLXXXIV), this strainer features a delightful retro pattern of small red and blue flowers framed by delicate gold dot borders on a clean white enamel body.It is accented by sturdy, brass-plated handles and a raised pedestal base, making it just as functional for rinsing berries as it is lovely as a countertop fruit bowl or farmhouse decor piece.• Material: Porcelain Enamel over Steel Body; Brass-Plated Handles
• Capacity: 3 Quarts (Approx. 12 Cups)• Style/Theme: Retro floral, Farmhouse, Cottagecore, Boho Kitchen Decor
• Care: Hand Wash Only (Not dishwasher or microwave safe)• Height: 4.75" (Exact measurement verified via tape measure)
• Width (Rim Diameter): 9.25"
• Length (Handle to Handle): 11.5"This is a genuine vintage item with authentic character and wear from age and use. It remains solid and fully functional, but please note the following specific condition details:
• Enamel & Top Rim: There are multiple sections of exposed dark metal chipping along the top rim edge. This includes one prominent, larger chipped patch (approx. 1.5 inches long) and several smaller chips scattered along the rim line.
• Staining: There is some minor yellow discoloration, age-staining, and light residue marks on the white enamel near the handle attachments and along the upper shoulders.
• Base: There is a visible ring of surface rust nestled into the structural seam where the bowl meets the pedestal base. The bottom silver metal rim of the base shows flea bites, scuffing, and minor rust spotting on the underside edge.
• Handles: The brass-plated handles show heavy vintage patina, darkening, and surface oxidation consistent with a 40-year-old kitchen item. They have intentionally not been polished to preserve their original aged aesthetic.
The interior bowl remains glossy and bright. Please review all provided photos carefully as they serve as the primary visual description of the item's vintage condition.
