ROBERT OPIE COLLECTION

The traditional white pudding basin from Mason Cash has become a "classic" recognised all over the world. As old as the Mixing Bowl and traditionally its partner - once the recipe was complete any mixture which required steaming would be placed in the basin and covered with greaseproof paper and/or muslin. String would be tied round the basin and looped to form a handle (hence the stepped rim) and the finished item placed in a pan of boiling water to cook. It is sometimes said that Pudding Basins are only used for Christmas Puddings - if fact, nothing could be further from the truth - the bowls are perfect for all sorts of steamed dishes. From such firm favourites as Suet Crust Steak and Kidney Puddings and Spotted Dick to Summer Pudding, Treacle Sponge or modern vegetarian dishes, the Pudding Basin is in demand all the year round. In these days of "disposables" Mason Cash is the only company making traditional Pudding Basins from traditional materials in the traditional way. Unlike some inferior copies you may see around, these are the originals. As a result, these bowls are likely to become well used and loved family heirlooms which will still be going strong in 50 years time. They are also, incidentally, the bowls chosen by the Royal Household to package Christmas & Plum Puddings, that are tradionally given as gifts to members of staff.

Dimensons: 12.5cm/4¾"
Traditional instantly-recognisable design
Long lasting (some still in use, having been passed down a family for 4 generations!)
Ideal for today`s modern kitchen
Ideal gift for weddings etc and have set collecting potential
3 Sizes available

Our pudding basins are useful all the year round - not just for Christmas! And not just for cooking. Our bowls are the original multi-purpose kitchen accessories: used for cooking, mixing (especially for liquids - they're ideal for beating eggs), storage and display.

The large size is highly recommended, since you will have not only all the volume you need, but also a very attractive object in your kitchen. However, more units of the medium size are sold than any other size. The smaller size mixing bowl combines adequate functionality for most uses with a very affordable price. You may also consider buying all three sizes, as a set not only has a higher collectable value, the bowls can be stacked one inside another for easy storage!

Mason Cash have been producing beautiful, functional, iconic kitchenware for over 200 years. The origins of Mason Cash can be traced back to a pottery operating at Church Gresley in the heart of England around 1800. Famed for classic kitchenware designs such as the Mason Cash mixing bowl and pudding basins, the products and brand have endured the test of time and have become design icons. In fact, some designs have barely altered for over a hundred years.

Usually sent to UK mainland addresses on a next-day courrier service. Delivery overseas can take a few days longer. We generally dispatch sameday if you order before 12 noon. When you input your address details, you can also add special delivery instructions. In any case, we email you your tracking details, so you will know when delivery will be attempted.

Pudding Basin Size 48, 12.5cm (Small)