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CAS 0389-1269A-C   CAS 0389-1269A-C; Food mold
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Food mold
Culture British
Global Region Europe
Country Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 09 June 1877
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Lead
Description Three-piece round food mold comprising a flat base with straight sides, into which fits a low, terraced mid-section ring with fluted sides, surmounted by a lid with modeled grapes on top; "50 3 pints" and a small cross atop a circle are stamped on interior of base; Maker's stamp (I I P M and RD [all inside diamond shape]) is embossed on lid.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.5, Max Diam = 19.7