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It may look like an undertaker's carriage clock crossed with a giant's whisk but this 19th century contraption was actually used for barbecuing birds. Simply place your poultry between the metal poles and the clockwork winder will rotate the fowl over the fire, creating cooked and tender tucker quicker than you can say 'pass me the cranberry jus'.

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Hi Just thought i would let you know the Teasmade is coming back Visit www.swan-brand.co.uk/teasmade

Posted by David Foulstone on 08/10/2009 16:38:46

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Please can you tell me where I can find the red bagel slicer featured on your programme? Thanks

Posted by Tanya Rogers on 03/10/2009 15:21:06

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Like the equivalent 'pie safe', it was designed to keep the enclosed food safe from isnects and rodents whilst they were held in a cool, dark, place, like a butter pantry or a basement.

Posted by Gerald Fnord on 14/06/2009 18:56:48

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Back when toasts were made over an open fire, at least a small amount of inedible char was impossible to avoid---crust scraping was really necessary.

Posted by Gerald Fnord on 14/06/2009 18:55:23

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This one is actually a toaster... But you guys get an A for effort.

Posted by Peter M. on 12/06/2009 15:59:08

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