{"product_id":"vintage-foley-aluminum-pan-strainer-w-yellow-wood-handle-1950s-kitchen-grease-water-strainer-retro-kettle-drainer","title":"Vintage Foley Aluminum Pan Strainer w\/ Yellow Wood Handle, 1950s Kitchen Grease \u0026 Water Strainer, Retro Kettle Drainer","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eA true piece of mid-century kitchen ingenuity, this vintage Foley-style pan strainer was designed to make draining hot liquids simple, safe, and efficient. Crafted from lightweight aluminum with a warm yellow wooden handle, it hooks onto pots or pans to strain grease, water, or broth with ease.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe curved, slotted design allows for controlled pouring while keeping food securely in place—perfect for pasta, vegetables, or skillet cooking. Its soft industrial look paired with a cheerful handle makes it both functional and display-worthy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eStyled as part of the Sunnyvale Yellow Kitchen Vignette #63, this piece brings authentic 1950s utility and nostalgic charm into your kitchen story.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e⚠️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Condition Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis vintage piece shows expected wear consistent with age, including surface scratches, patina on aluminum, and light wear to the painted wooden handle. Structurally sound and fully functional. Please review photos for details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMeasurements \u0026amp; Weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• Length: approx. 11 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• Width: approx. 4.25 inches (widest point)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• Weight: 2.6 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eFoley Manufacturing Company was a major name in mid-century American kitchens, known for practical, affordable tools designed for everyday use. Their strainers, slicers, and gadgets became staples in homes throughout the 1940s–1960s.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePan strainers like this were especially popular before colanders became more standardized, offering a compact, efficient alternative that attached directly to cookware. Today, they are prized for their clever design and timeless industrial aesthetic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCreative Uses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• Drain pasta, vegetables, or potatoes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• Strain grease from skillet cooking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• Rinse produce in a retro way\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• Hang as vintage kitchen wall decor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• Prop styling for farmhouse or retro kitchens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• Use in photo styling for cookbook or vignette displays\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Foley USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54094502396188,"sku":"050626005-006-1050-033","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0828\/2236\/5468\/files\/A3A83DE6-D74D-4485-B633-78A234A7377B.jpg?v=1778078691","url":"https:\/\/www.callmeoldfashionedvintageshop.com\/products\/vintage-foley-aluminum-pan-strainer-w-yellow-wood-handle-1950s-kitchen-grease-water-strainer-retro-kettle-drainer","provider":"Call Me Old Fashioned Vintage Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}