Posted 8 years ago
fortapache
(3289 items)
The Handy Things Mfg Co started in 1920 and as the name states they made handy things. Mostly kitchen pieces along with a retractable laundry line. Eventually they were best known for Christmas tree stands in the 1970s. .
This piece is a glorified pair of tongs that came at the huge price of 39 cents. Having done an A/B comparison test with ordinary tongs these are much nicer than ordinary tongs. As can be seen it deftly handles a potato.
No solid information on when this made. Looks to be 1930s-1940s by the box art.
Love this post Fort.....I'm going to bed smiling now. Thanks.
Better than on the tongs I've seen lately
:-) so convenient for Mr Potato!
Not a straight man left !
Thank you very much racer4four. Hope it gave you a good night's sleep.
Thank you very much Gruff, yes they are.
Thank you very much kyratango. Mr Potato Head endorses them.
Thank you very much blunderbuss. This is indeed a serious post.
Thank you
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I just found one here in a box of stuff yesterday, how ironic to sign in and see yours right away. Great to get the info. On this piece. Thank you
Thank you very much untiqued. Glad I could fill in some info for your find.