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CAS 0389-0708A,B   CAS 0389-0708A,B; Food mold
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Food mold
Culture English, probably
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain, probably
State/Prov./Dist. England, probably
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture A) early to mid 1900s; B) 1700s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: copper; Tin
Description Very deep, dome-shaped copper food mold with tin plated interior, repoussé star pattern on top, narrow exterior brim just below rim, and two widely looped coil handles mounted in horizontal position and riveted to sides, just below brim; Removable lid fits tightly over rim and rests on brim, with its sides extending above lid; Vertical looped handle flanks central steam spout.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 21.7, Rim Diam = 20.4, Max Diam = 21.8