Antique French or German Tinned Metal Chocolate Mold. Easter Egg, Stork, Baby, Alsace. Very charming antique French or German chocolate mold in tinned metal is beautifully designed in the shape of an Easter egg with a bas-relief image of a stork carrying a baby in its beak, an illustration of the famous northern European folklore legend of storks bringing babies. This ancient myth was popularized in Alsace in the 19th. Century from where it spread to Germany and France as well as many other regions in the world. Many popular images of the legend derive from a painting by. An exquisite example of European craftsmanship, this mold is in good condition with the exception of some loss of the tinning, rust and scratches, all of which lend it a lovely antique patina. There is no clip. This mold would make a delightful decorative item for your kitchen or a valuable addition to your collection. Height: 2 ¾ inches (7 cm). Inches (4.90 cm). Thickness: 1 ¾ inches (4.50 cm). Weight: 1.16 ounces 33 gr. For items weighing more than 4 ½ pounds (2 kg). These charges are the buyers responsibility. We try to describe all items as fully as possible, but it is impossible to describe every aspect of an object. We give the history of an object to the best of our abilities, but we may make mistakes. Please look at our photos. And see more beautiful examples of French decorative items. The item “Antique French German Tinned Metal Chocolate Mold Easter Egg Stork Baby Alsace” is in sale since Thursday, August 17, 2017. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Kitchen & Home\Kitchenware\Molds”. The seller is “jerrymartel” and is located in Paris. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Country of Manufacture: Germany
- Weight: 1.16 ounces (33 gr.)
- Country/Region of Manufacture: France
- Height: 2 ¾ inches (7 cm)
- Width: 1 7/8 inches (4.90 cm)
- Thickness: 1 ¾ inches (4.50 cm)
- Material: Tin
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