{"product_id":"vintage-tala-cooks-dry-measure-cone","title":"Vintage Tala \"Cook's Dry Measure\" Cone — Made in England, c.1970s–1980s","description":"\u003cp\u003eSome of the best kitchen objects are the ones that solve a problem so neatly you wonder why every kitchen ever needed anything else. Tala's Cook's Dry Measure is one of those quietly brilliant pieces — a conical tin measure that turns flour, sugar, rice, grains and dried fruit into a quick visual calculation rather than a pile of weighing scales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMade in England by the long-established Tala brand, this mint-green and cream example carries a wonderfully legible interior lithograph of ingredient columns, with imperial, metric and American cup measurements. It is both a working piece of British kitchen history and a beautiful open-shelf object — perfect for a vintage baking collection, a cottagecore pantry or anyone who appreciates tools designed with a little more wit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe later retro colourway and expanded measurement system place this example around the 1970s–1980s, while the “Masters of Baking \u0026amp; Icing Since 1899” branding connects it to Tala's long place in British domestic life. The ingredient list is a small time capsule in itself, from sultanas and semolina to suet, haricots and desiccated coconut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tala, George Salter \u0026amp; Co. \/ Taylor Law \u0026amp; Co. Ltd., England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cook's Dry Measure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1970s–1980s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.5cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTop opening:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17.5cm diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 92g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lithographed tinplate with metal foot base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Imperial, metric and American cup markings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e England (GB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent vintage condition. The interior lithography remains exceptionally bright, clean and clearly legible. Free from heavy structural dents and severe oxidation. The printed ingredient columns and measurement markings are the defining feature of this piece and remain wonderfully crisp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe photographs form part of the condition report — please review all images carefully before purchasing.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep dry and wash by hand only if necessary. Do not soak, place in a dishwasher or leave water sitting inside, as vintage tinplate can rust in damp conditions. Dry immediately after cleaning and store away from prolonged humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEvery piece is carefully wrapped and packaged to ensure it arrives at your doorstep in perfect condition.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Timeless Edit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42668113264686,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2808\/9574\/files\/DryMeasure2.jpg?v=1788758104","url":"https:\/\/jacquifink.com\/products\/vintage-tala-cooks-dry-measure-cone","provider":"Jacqui Fink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}