{"product_id":"vintage-lobster-shaped-tinplate-mould-pair-european","title":"Vintage Lobster Shaped Tinplate Mould Pair European","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA wonderfully unusual pair of vintage lobster shaped moulds, with aged tinplate surfaces and the unmistakable charm of old European kitchenware.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe distinctive lobster shape makes this pair particularly eye catching, offering a glimpse into a time when food preparation could be as imaginative as it was practical. Originally made as culinary moulds, these small tinplate pieces could have been used to create decorative chocolate, butter, jelly or other shaped dishes for the table.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir unusual form reflects the traditions of European entertaining, where carefully presented food was often part of the occasion. Rather than hiding these pieces away in a kitchen cupboard, their sculptural shape would have made them objects worth appreciating in their own right.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth moulds have developed a natural aged patina, with some tarnishing across the front surfaces that adds to their brocante character. The two pieces work particularly well together, with their small scale making them easy to display amongst vintage culinary objects, coastal finds or a collection of unusual kitchenware.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is something especially appealing about objects like these that reveal the creativity behind historic food preparation. Once made for special dishes and occasions, they now offer a wonderfully decorative reminder of kitchens from another era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA rare and unusual pair of vintage culinary moulds, full of character, history and decorative appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType: Culinary moulds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign: Lobster shaped\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuantity: Pair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Tinplate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEra: Mid 20th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: Believed to be European\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal use: Decorative culinary moulding for chocolate, jelly, butter and similar foods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: Approx. 2 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth: Approx. 5.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepth: Approx. 8.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood vintage condition with natural wear and patina consistent with age and previous use. Both moulds show some tarnishing to the front surfaces, adding to their authentic aged appearance. Please study the photographs carefully as they form part of the description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese vintage tinplate moulds are offered as collector’s and display pieces rather than for food use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarefully packed and dispatched from Surrey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree UK delivery.\u003c\/strong\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\/Untitleddesign-2026-08-05T130713.328.png?v=1785943210","url":"https:\/\/lovenickix.co.uk\/products\/vintage-lobster-shaped-tinplate-mould-pair-european","provider":"Love Nicki x","version":"1.0","type":"link"}