Antique Heart Cookie Cutter Collection Fries Strap Handle

Just imagine a kitchen filled with the scent of freshly baked cookies laden on a farmhouse table. The various tin shapes of these cutters are all tempting but today the huswife chose the hearts. Her efforts and end result are sprinkled on this breadboard for all to enjoy! Yum! Cookie cutters were manufactured after the close of the civil war and made by several companies including, "Fries", which is offered here in this collection. Traditionally, marked cutters bearing the name of the company hold more value than unmarked pieces. See image 5. This cutter is large and has the rolled lip edge. The strap handle has been soldered on the outside edges and there is a break in this solder at the top of the heart as seen in image 6. When picked up by the handle this piece is still secure as the tin is very thick. The second cutter has a strap handle with a outside rolled lip. There is also a brace on the left side to act as a support for the cutter. A small crease can be seen on the left hand