Stamped on hinge plate: Anton Reiche Dresden. Signed on back hinge Anton Reiche Dresden. I thought the nose was smushed a bit but inside the nose looks perfect. Even a mold with this clasp style is rare.
It is stamped on one side, Anton Reiche. Dresden “, along with the number “4. The other side is numbered “6869” and both sides are also numbered “17”. Anton Reiche was one of the most famous German manufacturers of chocolate molds, starting his career in 1870.
This is based on the fact that on pg. What I believe happened is that T. Weygandt represented Reiche in New York, as well as made their own molds. That is why Reiche’s catalog style number is on a mold marked with a Weygandt stamp.
Antique Christmas Santa ANTON REICHE. Vintage Anton Reiche Santa Carrying a Bag of Toys two piece mold. Open bottom metal chocolate mold with 2 clips. Whole piece measures about 3 1/2 inches in height.
We have been told this is Anton Reiche however you will have to your own research to verify this. Antique chocolate mold MAJESTIC LION. There has been no effort made at restoration so not to compromise the molds intrinsic value.
They are each about 7 1/2 high. It is marked “Anton Reiche” on the back. The other one has marks too, that look like “Anton Reiche” and 16. Check out the photos!