All other Anton Reiche ChocolateKäfer I have seen are later moulds copying the upper carapace, but with nothing resembling the lower carapace’s detail. 1 deep at its thickest girth.
Rare Anton Reiche Chocolate Mold MAGUS D. R. G. Exterior has weathering and could use some cleaning. 2 side latches as well as hinge work appropriately. See pictures for identification marks and full overall condition.
The Anton Reiche Dresden Antique Chocolate Mold Rabbit Stick Bag Numbered 14713 is a rare and exquisite piece of confectionery history. Collectors and chocolate enthusiasts alike treasure these antique molds for their ability to evoke nostalgia and a connection to the artistry of chocolate-making from a bygone era.
(5 designs) Each in the shape of a Art Nouveau Woman marked “TJOKLAT” (chocolate), in Fantastic condition, as pictured. Cleaning or polishing is left up to the new owner.
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.