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Catalog Number

CAS 0389-0928   CAS 0389-0928; Food mold
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Food mold
Culture unknown
Global Region Europe
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early to mid 1900s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: copper; Tin
Description Round food mold with low base with undulating edge, surmounted by round domed construction comprising ten fluted sections rising diagonally from the base and then curving downward into the open center; Interior of mold is tin plated; Iron suspension ring is attached to copper loop and bracket that is riveted to lower side of mold; Seams on top and center of mold are soldered with brass solder.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.1, Max Diam = 23.5