Vintage Raadvad Bread Slicer

Great kitchen accent or cookbook holder. Raadvad is a reputable Danish company established in 1759, well-known for their kitchenware. These bread slicers were popular in European households and restaurants before the invention of pre-sliced bread in 1928. These slicers typically feature a cast-iron body, a wooden handle, and a sharp, cleaver-like blade that is hand-operated to slice bread. The one in the image is a blue model, likely a Model 294. While effective for slicing dense breads like Danish rye bread, softer breads might be squashed. Vintage Raadvad bread slicers are now considered collector's items and are sought after for their design and historical significance