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The Vintage Pantry

We had so much fun gathering these bits of nostalgia. Everyone on staff had at least one memory to share; either Mom in the kitchen wrapped in her chenille robe squeezing oranges on the Sunkist reamer, or the cake pedestal in the window of the corner bakery piled high with donuts.

The sad part is that these are one-of-a-kind memories. When they’re sold, we’ll do our best to locate another just as precious. If you’re looking for something special, contact us. We’ll do the legwork for you. All vintage pantry items are sold as is.

Please Note: Because these are one-of-a-kind items, until our website is updated, an item may have been purchased but still appear to be available. We will do our best to inform you if such a situation has occurred.



Vintage FIESTA Kitchen Kraft Casserole Dish WANTED: A reliable caretaker for this beautiful vintage Fiesta Kitchen Kraft casserole dish circa 1938-1945. Complete with lid, its fresh light green glaze recalls memories of early Spring in the Midwest when Irene made her first batch of yellow mustard potato salad, Miracle Whip, of course, then lovingly spooning all into this vessel. Sporting but two factory imperfections, the first, an underglaze sand bump on the top of the lid, and the second, a pinpoint-sized burst glaze bubble on the inside of the base. Badges of Homer Laughlin honor, we feel. Approximately 4” high to the top of the lid, and 7 ľ” across its breadth, can we rely on you to extend your love to this beautiful memory? $75.00Quantity:		Vintage Mixing Bowl This grand old piece of pottery needs a caretaker to appreciate its “not so perfect surface”… kind of like grandma’s beautiful wrinkles. It’s well worn with a rim smoothed by many-a-wooden mixing spoon, but is still useful. We can see it as your “go to” bowl, especially if you’re alone in your kitchen, waxing nostalgic, mixing up a batch of Aunt Lizzy’s brownies. Or, perhaps, let it retire gracefully. Set it out on that gorgeous new Restoration Hardware table you just purchased. Candace Olson would approve. Enough of that!!! A 12” diameter standing half as tall. Of course, only one available for adoption! $35.00



Vintage Tin Container What a treasure we’ve found! A 10” wide x 12” deep x 14” tall vintage tin container with an inclined, hinged lid designed for efficient removal of its contents. Still sporting hints of its original muted graphics, this curiosity was undoubtedly a promotional product left by a traveling salesman, advertising his ware, Gunpowder Tea. FYI: A form of Chinese green tea, Gunpowder Tea was produced in Zhejiang Province of China, where each tea leaf was rolled into a small round pellet, resembling gunpowder pellets used for cannons. We see this one-of-a-kind beauty gracing your pantry shelf, holding those unsightly potato chip bags or individually wrapped after-school snacks. We, at The City Pantry, feel that the success of our future is, in large part, dependent upon our past. Be its caretaker… $55.00Quantity:		Vintage 1800's Bakery Cake Plate This cake stand was utilized during the mid to late 1800’s to display piles of freshly baked pastries in the windows of small town America corner bakeries. We love its elegant simplicity, yet appreciate the necessity of its “heft”. These were WORKHORSES; used daily, washed by hand, then loaded up early next morning to tantalize the neighborhood once again. Their only day off was Sunday. I know, I talk as if they are human, but the way I see it, if they COULD talk, they’d have lots to share with their caretaker. We have but one to offer for sale at this time, vintage, and in pristine condition. Measuring 7 ˝” in height x 9” in diameter, just right for petit fours, scones, or cheesecake bites. Consider giving something nostalgic for your next gift-giving occasion…you might start a tradition. Cheesecake not included, but you already knew that, didn't you? PLEASE NOTE: These cake plates varied slightly in the design of their stem and base, making each one unique. The cake plate pictured may vary slightly from the one you purchase. Contact us if you have any questions. NO FREE SHIPPING WITH THIS ITEM! $55.00Quantity:



1940's Sunkist Juice Reamer A grand old gadget that still performs. A milk glass juice reamer produced by the Sunkist Orange Company as a promotional item. We bet June Cleaver used one of these. Experience the nostalgia. Only one available. $18.00Quantity:		Fiesta Ware Small Disc Pitcher You remember these, don't you? Designed in the mid 1930's, Fiesta Ware became the most popular American dinnerware ever. Designed by an Englishman for the Homer Laughlin Pottery Co., its history is unique with many vintage, 1930-1940, items selling today for thousands of dollars. Ours is post 1988, a gorgeous sunny yellow, 6" small disk water pitcher, in excellent condition, and is ready to make you smile. Bring it home, and share the memories. It will make a statement in your urban space. "Let's not forget the past". Only one available. $25.00



Clear Glass 2 Gallon "Vintage Look" Apothecary Jar Food Network chefs, Ina Garten and Paula Deen, both use these "vintage look" covered glass apothecary jars in their kitchens to hold flour, sugar, and other pantry staples. So convenient and stylized to boot! We love the look, and hope you do as well. Offering these to you, our urban gourmet. Available in 3 sizes, this is our largest jar measuring a substantial 13" tall x 9" diameter. A perfect complement to your Scandinavian kitchen decor or a Tuscan traditional. 2 gallon capacity $42.90Quantity:		Clear Glass 1 Gallon "Vintage Look" Apothecary Jar Measuring 10" h x 7" d, our mid-size "vintage look" apothecary container will proudly display your pantry staples, in full view of that discriminating guest who will be reminded, once again, of just how very hip you are, and how totally chic your urban space really is. 1 gallon capacity. $22.50Quantity:



Clear Glass 1/2 Gallon "Vintage Look" Apothecary Jar Our smallest "vintage look" apothecary jar, measuring 8 1/2" height x 5 1/2" diameter. This container will hold a full 4 lb. bag of sugar or flour. Its uses are endless. You'll know best. 1/2 gallon capacity $15.00Quantity:		Clear Glass 3 Quart "Vintage Look" Apothecary Jar NEW! We"ve been looking for quite some time for this in-between sized apothecary jar. Bigger than a half gallon, smaller than a gallon, 3 quarts, 3/4 gallon, just works. I'm using mine on my countertop to hold multiple packages of Guittard milk chocolate chips quite stylishly, I might add. My husband, Mike, grabbed one and is using it out in his workshop to hold wire ties. WHATEVER WORKS! You'll know best. You've got an idea already, don't you? 3 quart capacity, 12 cups. 8.125" height, 6.875" diameter with lid. $19.80Quantity: