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CAS 0389-0715A,B   CAS 0389-0715A,B; 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 Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Lead
Description Food mold made of 2 identical pieces that are hinged together at ends and on top; Overall shape is ovoid, with rope-like border along base, concave fluted sides, and two smaller rope-like borders along top; Top is flat; Two handles on either side are flanked by 2 embossed letters "C."
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.2, Width = 12.6, Length = 21.8