Antique Ironstone
EAR OF CORN DESIGN Antique Ironstone Oval Mold Circa Late 19th Century
EAR OF CORN DESIGN Antique Ironstone Oval Mold Circa Late 19th Century
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This lovely white ironstone ‘jelly’ mould (British spelling) or mold would be a welcome piece to anyone’s collection or added to a fun design element to a vintage or antique display.
The 5” by 6 ⅜” OVAL MOLD measures 2 ⅞” high. The design of the inner mold is a geo-metric shape with a EAR OF CORN design in the center, while the outside of the mold is smooth. The bottom of the mold is inverted. With the corn design, this piece most likely was used for a type of corn aspic or jelly.
Ironstone molds became popular in late 19th century America as a cheaper alternative to copper and pewter molds for making potted meats, pates, and jellied dishes using gelatin and pectin.
The mold is in good condition for its age. There are a few dark spots in the glaze on the rim, some tiny dots inside that could be glaze pitting and three visible cracks--a 1 ¾” hairline crack visible only from inside the mold, a 1" hairline crack visible only from the outside and a 1 ¼” visible on both sides. Please review last image.
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