A cheerful pair of vintage Scottie dog metal coasters with strong mid-century graphic appeal. This set of 2 round tin litho coasters features black Scottish Terrier silhouettes, a small duck pull-toy, and a cream background with raised punched metal detail.
These are the kind of small vintage pieces that work nicely in a barware collection, on a side table, or tucked into a Scottie dog display. The design is playful and crisp from the front, with enough age and wear to show they were actually used and enjoyed.
Details
• Item: set of 2 vintage tin litho drink coasters
• Era: likely 1940s–1950s
• Material: lithographed tin / painted metal
• Size: approx. 3 inches round each
• Shape: round, slightly raised rim
• Color: cream background with black Scottie silhouettes, orange and blue leashes, orange duck pull toy, green accents, and black back
Design: two Scottish Terrier silhouettes, one following a small duck pull toy, over a field of raised punched metal dots
Style notes:
• playful mid-century pet motif with the pierced tin look often associated with whimsical coaster and tray wares of the period
• Maker: not marked in the photos provided; attribution to Eti-Ket or Aragon Artware is not confirmed from the images shown
• Suggested uses: drink coasters, Scottie dog display, bar cart accent, terrier-themed kitchen decor, or addition to a mid-century coaster collection
• Display appeal: these have a strong graphic look and read well even when stacked or displayed flat
Condition Grade: Good
Positives
• Both coasters are present as a matching pair
• Scottie and duck designs remain clearly visible
• Cream backgrounds still show the original graphic contrast well
• Raised punched metal dot pattern is intact and gives the pair good texture and character
• Round form and shallow rims remain intact
• They stack neatly and display well from the front
Issues / Wear
• Noticeable paint loss and finish wear around the outer rims on both coasters
• Edge wear is visible on both front and back sides
• General scratching and scuffing to the black backs
• One back shows a large central worn area with heavier finish loss and rust discoloration
• Light surface marks, age discoloration, and scattered small spots are visible on the cream fronts
• Darker staining or age toning is visible near parts of the inner rim
• Small areas of paint loss are visible in the printed design, including the upper left area on one coaster
• Wear is consistent with use and age, and the pair is clearly not mint
Collector’s Notes
These are a fun little mid-century find for collectors of Scottie dog decor, vintage barware, and whimsical lithographed metal housewares. The bold black terrier silhouettes and toy duck motif give them a cheerful graphic look that fits nicely with pet collectibles and mid-century kitchen pieces. A nice choice for someone who enjoys vintage coasters with personality.
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Please Note:
These pieces come from estate collections and have been surface cleaned. You may wish to perform additional cleaning depending on your preference.
