A richly sculptural antique copper food mould cast in the form of a ripened ear of corn. This substantial piece features a deeply fluted base and finely detailed cob and husk detailing, originally used for decorative puddings, aspics, or butter presentation.
The copper shows a warm, time-earned patina with visible wear and oxidation consistent with age. The interior tinning is worn, as expected for a well-used 19th-century culinary object. Today, pieces like this are equally prized as decorative objects, adding texture and history to kitchens, shelves, or sideboards.
Corn moulds symbolized abundance and harvest tables and were especially popular in England at the turn of the century. Their bold, sculptural forms make them highly collectible.
Details
- Solid copper
- One-piece mould (no lid)
- Late 19th–early 20th century
- English origin
- Worn tinning and surface patina consistent with age
- 5-1/2”w x 4”h