2 Vintage chalk ware boy wall string holders - stringers

Add a touch of mid‑century charm to your kitchen with this vintage chalkware string holder, often called a stringer. These were once everyday household tools—mounted on the wall to keep twine handy for wrapping packages, tying bakery boxes, or kitchen tasks. Today, they’ve become highly collectible pieces of Americana, valued for their nostalgic designs and hand‑painted character. These stringers feature the classic chalkware look: bold colors, molded plaster construction, and a whimsical design that reflects the style of the 1940s–1960s. Perfect for farmhouse kitchens, retro décor, or collectors of vintage kitchenware. Condition: good but aged antiques Note: The left one, with yellow and red, has been repaired in the lower left.