Preliminary identification
Photo reference
4 uploaded photos
Overview
A delightful set of six scalloped metal cocktail coasters featuring lithographed drink recipes for classic mid-century libations including the Martini, Daiquiri, Old Fashioned, and Bloody Mary. Designed with bold two-tone metallic rims in bright turquoise-green and hot pink, these coasters combine practical entertaining with retro atomic-era graphic design.
Story
Post-war American homes saw the rise of suburban basement recreation rooms and home bar culture. Novelty items with built-in recipe guides meant hosts could easily mix cocktails like an expert bartender without flipping through a book.
Maker / Origin
During the mid-20th century, companies like Social Supper Tray Co., Worcester Wire Novelty, and various tinware manufacturers produced lithographed metal barware. These whimsical housewares brought playful typography and vivid anodized colors straight into suburban living rooms.
Condition & Value
Very good vintage condition with minor edge wear along the scalloped metallic rims, consistent with age and gentle use. Vibrant graphics remain crisp and clear. Good condition retains full decorative value.
Full Research
Sold comps, value drivers, and venue guidance pulled from recent auction results.
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Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.