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CAS 0389-0728A-F   CAS 0389-0728A-F; Food mold
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Food mold
Culture
Global Region Europe
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Western Europe
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture late 1800s to early 1900s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Lead; Tin
Description Four-piece dessert (food) mold consisting of 2 bowl-like pieces with flaring sides and open bottoms, which are hinged together with 2 key-shaped pins; The open ends are both capped by lids in the shape of a mound of small fruits or berries.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 16.7, Max Diam = 14.9