A vintage mezzaluna herb chopper – a beautiful and functional addition to any rustic kitchen. With a sturdy curved stainless steel blade and two smooth wooden handles, this classic double-handle rocking knife is perfect for chopping herbs, vegetables, nuts and more.
Background and Marking
Marked "J. Matauschek Wien, Romensteingasse 10" – a historic kitchenware manufacturer from Vienna, known for high-quality culinary tools and kitchen fittings. The original label on the handle ("Kücheneinrichtungen") adds authenticity and character.
Dating
This tool dates from approximately the 1920s–1950s and carries nearly a century of culinary history – a true farmhouse kitchen treasure. The patina and gentle wear enhance its antique charm.
Details
- Blade width: approx. 19 cm (7.5 in)
- Handle height: approx. 11.5 cm (4.5 in)
- Material: stainless steel, wood
- Maker: J. Matauschek, Vienna
- Origin: Austria
- Date: approx. 1920s–1950s
Condition
Good vintage condition with signs of age (patina, scratches). The blade is sturdy and the handles are securely attached. Please consider the photos part of the condition description.
Uses
For avid cooks, collectors of antique kitchenware, or as charming decor for a farmhouse kitchen.
Care
Hand wash, dry thoroughly.
Price is for 1 item. Ships from Austria, carefully packed.
Gmünd. The chopper lay among other kitchen tools, its blade still sturdy despite the decades. The name of a Viennese maker on the handle told of an era when kitchenware was built for generations. Some tools outlast their first kitchen by an entire century.
A century of kitchen work — Things with Soul · VintageAustriaShop
