A sheet with many molds to make a zoo of tiny edible chocolate animals. Heavy metal sheet was pressed into a mold with animal forms to fill with chocolate. There are elephants, pigs, rabbits, chickens, turtles, rhinos, lions, swans, pheasants, and crocodiles. There is a hole at the top for hanging. It was made in France by the Parisian chocolate mold maker, Sommet and dated 1887. There is an impressed mark in the center of the back that reads FRANCE with a diamond shape and the number. There is also a dancing dolphin shape and the number 373. 12 5/8″ (32.1 cm) long x 7 ¾” (18.6 cm) wide x 3/8. Weighs 1 lb 0.9 oz (480 g). There are no breaks, cracks, or dents. The finish has discolored with use over the years and now has a brownish tone, especially on the right side. There are some scratches to the edges of the sheet. A fun and useful item to use in the kitchen to make little chocolate animals. It could also be used for butter or other confections. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Kitchen & Home\Baking Accs. & Cake Decorating\Sugarcraft & Chocolate Molds”. The seller is “wakdeenrugs” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Number of Items in Set: 1
- Antique: Yes
- Shape: Animal
- Occasion: All Occasions
- Size: Small
- Custom Bundle: No
- MPN: A-3698
- Food Compatibility: Candy, Chocolate
- Item Length: 32.1 cm
- Department: Adult
- Number in Pack: 1
- Item Height: 32.1 cm
- Style: 1887
- Features: Cleaning Tool, Easy Clean, Hand Wash Only
- Components Included: Egg Poacher Cups
- Item Width: 18.6 cm
- Handmade: No
- Pattern: Animal Print
- Character: Old France
- Color: Gold
- Material: Metal
- Set Includes: None
- Brand: Sommet
- Type: Chocolate Mold
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Theme: Advertising
- Time Period Manufactured: 1850-1899
- Country/Region of Manufacture: France
- Item Weight: 480 g
