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Catalog Number

CAS 0389-0705   CAS 0389-0705; Food mold
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Food mold
Culture English?
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain?
State/Prov./Dist. England?
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1700s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: copper; Tin; Iron
Description Oval food mold in the shape of half of a melon, resting on a low base with scalloped edged; Fluted ridges run the length of the mold, corresponding to the ridges on a melon; Iron suspension ring is attached to small copper loop riveted to end of mold.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.2, Width = 18.5, Length = 25.7