A Victorian ridged rolling pin that was once used for the crushing of oats and other cereals. It could now be used for making parallel indentations in pastry - just think how glorious that chicken pie could turn out with a lattice styled pastry top! And of course it looks great when not in use, to join other grouped items of treen in your kitchen. It has a beautiful patina, a sure testament to its history and daily use - and is wonderful condition, which is rare for these ridged pins. Due to their history, craftsmanship, and unique designs, these oat rolling pins are now highly sought after by collectors.

Provenance: The Tudor House, Old Town Hastings, UK

Country of origin: UK

Date of manufacture: c.1890

Material: polished wood

Dimensions: Length 43cm  Diameter 5.5cm

Condition: excellent, with some very minor nibbles and splits, yet nothing untoward.

The Christmas House

The Tudor House, Hastings, also known as The Christmas House, when it opened to visitors each December, had a place in the hearts of the many that passed through its wee front door.  It was a magical experience, and was likened to stepping into a Brothers Grimm fairytale.  The house is now sold and has passed into memory, yet its magical contents are not quite gone, as Alastair has saved the best for last - for our extra-special Christmas House Contents Sale.

The eclectic mix of primitive Eastern European furniture, English country furniture, folk-art and Black Forest antiques chosen for the house were honest and humble, yet always remarkable, and put together with a sense of theatre - to achieve a more contemporary take on the past.  “It’s all about a careful mix, a telling of a story, and I hope others will find pleasure in the treasures I’ve collected and curated” says Alastair.  “Select pieces that create surprise, that transform your space beyond reality!”