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CAS 0389-1270A-D   CAS 0389-1270A-D; 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 City: London
Maker's Name Biertumpfel & Sons
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: pewter; Brass
Description Three-piece cylindrical food mold comprising a 3-part hinged mid-section with concave walls with a checkerboard pattern; Brass pin holds sides together when closed; Flat round plate screws onto bottom of sides, forming the base; Screw-on top is in shape of various fruits (grapes, (pomegranate, pear, and others); "13" and "Biertumpfel & Son Makers 138 Albany St. London" is stamped on interior of base.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 15.7, Max Diam = 15.0