{"product_id":"antique-tin-cookie-cutters-rabbit-dog-star-lot","title":"Antique Tin Cookie Cutters Rabbit Dog Chick Star Reindeer","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis group of five antique tin and metal cookie cutters includes a rabbit, reindeer, chick, Scotty dog, and star. Several have the older flatback construction with the cutting shape attached to a metal backing and a soldered handle for pressing the cutter into dough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI like this set because the pieces are not identical in construction. The rabbit and larger animal cutters have broad metal backs, the star has an open shape with a strap handle, and the Scotty dog has a simple molded animal form. They look and feel like working kitchen tools rather than modern reproductions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe darkened metal, oxidation, scratches, and old solder are part of their age. The missing handle on the chick is a real condition issue, though, and I would not call that charming wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-christmas-collection\" title=\"Group of five antique cookie cutters\"\u003e Group of five antique cookie cutters\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flatback and handled tin and metal cookie cutters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 1890s to 1930s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tin and other metal, with soldered construction on several pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver-tone metal with gray, darkened, and rust-brown areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker and Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e No visible maker's mark \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern or Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rabbit, reindeer, chick, Scotty dog, and star shapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early utilitarian kitchenware with primitive animal and geometric forms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Star approximately 3 by 3 inches and 1 inch deep. Rabbit approximately 4 by 3 inches and 1 inch deep. Scotty dog approximately 3 inches wide by 2 1\/2 inches long. Reindeer approximately 4 1\/2 inches wide and about 1 inch deep. Chick approximately 4 by 3 inches and 1 inch deep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mixed animal and star shapes, several flatback forms, soldered handles, and early metal construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGraded Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e All five shapes remain recognizable and display well as a group.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe rabbit, reindeer, and other backed cutters retain their formed cutting edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe star retains its strap-style handle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe old soldered construction remains visible and adds useful evidence of how these cutters were made.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe metal surfaces show heavy age darkening, scratches, oxidation, spotting, pitting, and areas of surface rust.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome backs have heavier discoloration and rough surface wear. I consider this normal for old working kitchen metal, but it is clearly visible and should be expected.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe chick cookie cutter is missing its handle. This is the most significant condition issue in the group.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoldered areas show age and uneven color from long use and storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe cutters have not been polished or restored.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear Fine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete enough for use or display with noticeable wear consistent with age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Significant wear, damage, or missing parts that affect use or appearance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlatback cookie cutters are an older style that used a formed cutting edge attached to a sheet metal back, often with a simple soldered grip or handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e∙[\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/shipping-policy\" title=\"reading Vintage shipping policy\"\u003ePhoto-verified condition\u003c\/a\u003e], no surprises\u003cbr\u003e∙Packed with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e∙Ships in 1 business day\u003cbr\u003e∙Free Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. 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