Antique heavy pewter George Washington ice cream chocolate Eppelsheimer mold #1024. Design: The mold features a detailed bust of General George Washington. Number: The number “1084” is likely a mold or design number. Usage: These molds were used for creating chocolates, candies, or ice cream figures. In 1897 Alfred Cralle of the United States was issued a patent on an ice cream mold. The molds were produced in a variety of shapes including animals, fruit, flowers and holiday figures and symbols. Political and romantic themes were not overlooked. George Washington’s likeness was often used. Eppelsheimer Mold Manufacturing Co. Which was located in New York City created molds of every theme and design imaginable, and were celebrated for their wonderful detail. Each piece displayed their signature E & Co, NY, which was stamped on one side of the mold. The catalog number was also stamped on each piece. Molds were equipped with soldered hinges.