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CAS 0389-0972   CAS 0389-0972; Food mold
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Food mold
Culture Euro-American?
Global Region North America
Country USA?
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County
Other Geographic Data unknown
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Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: copper; Tin
Description Food mold in the shape of a lobster with outstretched claws, sitting atop a straight sided base whose contours follow those of the lobster; Interior of mold is tin plated; Small ring attached to base behind tail and "76" is stamped on base above ring.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.5, Width = 15.7, Length = 25.9