PW Blum Jr. (1902-1987) Old Salem Vintage Tin Cookie Cutter Flat Back Pear Fruit For Sale

Vintage Old Salem tin PEAR-shaped cookie cutter with metal handle and flat back. Approximately 2 1/2\" wide x 3 1/2“ long. The tin back is stamped with PW BLUM JR, the hallmark which was used by the master tinsmith.Peter Blum Jr. was a master tinsmith who worked at Old Salem in Winston-Salem, North Carolina from the 1960s through the 1980s. He was nicknamed \"Mr. Old Salem\" and was a prominent figure at many of Old Salem\'s special events. He learned the tinsmith trade from his father, Peter BLUM Sr., who worked in Winston-Salem during the first half of the 20th century.This collectible cookie cutter is in very good vintage condition with age-appropriate tarnish and discoloration.
From the estate of an antiques appraiser and collector in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.