2 vintage mid-century footed aluminum colanders
Updated September 5, 2026
| Lot number | 9 |
| Auction | MASSIVE MULTI-ESTATE DISCOVERY AUCTION! |
| Date | September 16, 2026 at 1:00 PM EDT |
| Auction house | Estate Sales of East Texas |
| Location | SCARBOROUGH, ON |
The items pictured are vintage footed aluminum colanders featuring a 7-star drainage pattern. These popular mid-century kitchen utensils were manufactured by brands like Mirro Aluminum between the 1930s and 1960s.Key FeaturesMaterial: Lightweight, pressed aluminum sheets.Design: Standard 9-inch diameter bowls typically raised on three attached peg feet to keep food elevated from drained liquid.Perforations: Decorative six-pointed star drainage groups arranged symmetrically in a 7-star pattern across the bottom and sides.Today, these kitchenware items are highly sought-after collector pieces for rustic farmhouse decor or repurposed into creative DIY crafts like lampshades and hanging planters.
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