{"product_id":"pair-of-vintage-lobster-shaped-tinplate-culinary-moulds","title":"Pair of Vintage Lobster Shaped Tinplate Culinary Moulds","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo miniature lobsters in aged tinplate, with shapes worth bringing out of the cupboard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese vintage culinary moulds combine detailed lobster outlines with the muted shine of aged metal. Their small scale makes the pair particularly appealing up close, with tarnishing adding variation across the surfaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDating from the mid 20th century and believed to be European, they were made for decorative food moulding. Their precise original use is uncertain, but the forms reflect the inventive presentation associated with shaped culinary moulds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisplay them together on a kitchen shelf beside plain pottery, or arrange them in a shallow wooden tray with other unusual utensils. The lobster design also offers a subtle coastal detail without needing a themed room.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA distinctive pair of vintage kitchen objects for someone who enjoys sculptural shapes and practical design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails \u0026amp; dimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType: Culinary moulds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign: Lobster shaped\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuantity: Two moulds, sold as a pair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEra: Mid 20th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: Believed to be European\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Tinplate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal purpose: Decorative food moulding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCurrent use: Decorative display\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: Approximately 2 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth: Approximately 5.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepth: Approximately 8.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese vintage moulds are offered for decorative display and are not intended for food use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood vintage condition with natural wear and aged patina. Both moulds show tarnishing to the front surfaces. Please study the photographs carefully as they form part of the description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarefully packed for delivery. Please see Delivery information for shipping details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Love Nicki x","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57076253557060,"sku":null,"price":34.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0856\/9061\/4084\/files\/Untitled_design_-_2026-10-01T110028.302.png?v=1790848850","url":"https:\/\/lovenickix.co.uk\/products\/pair-of-vintage-lobster-shaped-tinplate-culinary-moulds","provider":"Love Nicki x","version":"1.0","type":"link"}