{"product_id":"ekco-carousel-blue-dutch-tulip-potato-masher-1960s","title":"EKCO Carousel Blue Dutch Tulip Potato Masher 1960s","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis EKCO Carousel Blue Dutch Tulip potato masher is a 1960s kitchen utensil with a chromium plated steel frame and a white plastic composite handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI like this one for the handle. The blue tulips, small gold floral accents, and geometric details give an ordinary kitchen tool the cheerful mid century look that made coordinated kitchen utensils so memorable. It works well in an EKCO collection, a vintage kitchen display, or alongside other patterned 1960s utensils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Potato masher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handheld kitchen utensil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1960s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chromium plated steel frame with plastic composite handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e White handle with blue and gold decoration, silver tone metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker and Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e EKCO identification provided in Research Notes. Maker mark is not visible in the provided photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern or Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carousel, Blue Dutch Tulip pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-kitchenware\" title=\"Mid century kitchenware with floral decoration masher\"\u003eMid century kitchenware with floral decoration\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 10 1\/4 inches long and 4 inches wide across the masher face\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Decorative white handle with blue tulips, gold floral accents, geometric details, and hanging hole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGraded Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e The masher is complete and presents well with normal signs of age and kitchen use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Blue Dutch Tulip decoration remains easy to see, with the blue flowers and gold accents still giving the handle its distinctive look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe chrome masher frame remains bright overall and the four looped mashing sections appear complete.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe hanging hole in the handle is intact, and I do not see cracks or major chips in the photographed handle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe white handle has noticeable cream yellowing from age along with light surface marks and rubbing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe printed decoration shows minor age wear. This does not erase the pattern, but it keeps the piece from looking unused.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe metal shows light scratches and some darker age wear around the connection between the handle and frame.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear Fine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e4 Collector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecorated kitchen tools became part of the coordinated kitchen look that was popular during the mid twentieth century.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors of EKCO kitchenware and 1960s utensils may especially appreciate the recognizable Carousel and Blue Dutch Tulip design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe floral handle gives this piece more visual interest than a plain utility masher, while the chrome looped face still clearly shows its original purpose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe handle yellowing is honest age rather than a decorative advantage, but the surviving pattern keeps the piece appealing for display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e∙[\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/shipping-policy\" title=\"reading Vintage shipping policy\"\u003ePhoto-verified condition\u003c\/a\u003e], no surprises\u003cbr\u003e∙Packed with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e∙Ships in 1 business day\u003cbr\u003e∙Free Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. 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