Vtg 1981 Gourmet Topf 233 Unglazed Terracotta Chicken Baker Roaster Hen on Nest

Vintage 1981 Gourmet Topf 233 Unglazed Terracotta Clay Chicken Baker Roaster Hen on Nest. This charming, functional piece of vintage country kitchen bakeware is crafted from natural unglazed terracotta clay. Perfect for steam-baking juicy Cornish game hens, small chickens, or roasted garlic and vegetables, clay bakers utilize moisture-retention cooking to produce tender meats with crisp skins. Designed with a beautifully detailed figural lid depicting a nesting hen with her chicks over a ribbed basket-weave base, it doubles as an eye-catching rustic display piece for country farmhouse or cottagecore kitchen decor.  This authentic vintage piece is clearly backstamped on the bottom with Gourmet-Topf 233, Made in U.S.A., 1981 ©.  FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS: - Brand: Gourmet-Topf - Model Number: 233 - Date of Production: 1981 - Origin: Made in the U.S.A. - Material: Natural, unglazed terracotta clay earthenware. - Design: Two-piece covered casserole roaster featuring a figural nesting hen lid and ribbed oval base. - Use: Perfect for traditional unglazed clay pot cookery, roasting, or rustic kitchen display.  SHIPPING & HANDLING: - Terracotta is fragile, so this will be packed with extra care using professional-grade bubble wrap and heavy-duty boxing to ensure a safe transit. - Ships quickly with a tracking number provided.