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CAS 0389-1268A-C   CAS 0389-1268A-C; 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
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 22 July 1868
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: pewter
Description Three-piece food mold comprising a cylindrical mid-section with fluted sides, a flat plate that screws onto the bottom to form the base, and a screw-on top in the form of various fruits (pear, grapes, strawberry, and others); "1 quart" and a maker's mark (IV 22 4 X RD 1 [inside diamond shape]) are stamped on interior of base.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 16.3, Max Diam = 12.0