Food Mold
Dateca. 1820
Maker
Wedgwood
Est. 1759
OriginEngland, Staffordshire
MediumLead-glazed earthenware (cream-colored earthenware / silver lusterware)
DimensionsOverall: 6.4 x 3.8 x 8.6cm (2 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 3 3/8in.)
Credit LineGift of James W. Shaeffer
Object number2015-134
DescriptionOblong silver luster food mold with fluted sides and canted corners. Floral spray design impressed into the base of the mold. The exterior impressed "47 / WEDGWOOD / 3 1/4"Label TextFood molds of lusterware are rare. This example, marked WEDGWOOD may have been a trial piece for a form that did not make production. It illustrates the advancement of a technological innovation.Mark(s)Impressed on the side "47 / WEDGWOOD / 1/4"ProvenanceEx. Coll: James W. Shaeffer
ca. 1830
ca. 1760
1775-1800
1855-1887
1780-1800
ca. 1780
