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Antique Ceramic Heart-Shaped Cheese Mold

Antique Ceramic Heart-Shaped Cheese Mold

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France

~1900

French Farmhouse

Antique

An antique earthenware strainer mould found in Alsace, originating from France circa late 19th to early 20th century. This captivating, rustic treasure is a traditional moule à fromage (faisselle), hand-formed from thick clay into a striking heart silhouette. Its entire body is intricately hand-pierced with an irregular pattern of tiny drainage holes, once used daily in a rural French creamery to press whey from fresh curds. Coated in a traditional white tin glaze, the ceramic has naturally taken on a subtle, luminous bluish-grey cast over time—a coveted signature of old-world European pottery.

ABOUT THIS PIECE

Size (cm): 19.0 x 14.7 x 7.5 cm
Size (in): 7.5 x 5.8 x 3.0 in
Weight (g): 395.0 g
Weight (oz): 13.9 oz
Material(s): Earthenware

IN YOUR HOME

At Maison Amaranth, we love this heart-shaped faisselle hanging on a kitchen wall, where its rustic silhouette and graphic drainage holes act as a striking piece of sculptural culinary art. It also styles beautifully on an open shelf or vanity, serving as an authentic, wabi-sabi vessel to hold a collection of natural sea sponges, artisanal soaps, or a small cluster of dried seasonal botanicals.

A NOTE ON CHARACTER

Each piece shows the gentle marks of time, adding to its character. Heavily loved and deeply weathered, this specimen features significant, honest chips and structural break-wear along its high-contact edges. Far from a flaw, these prominent scars serve as a physical badge of honor, telling the undeniable, one-of-a-kind story of decades of hard work in a French farmhouse kitchen. It is a soulful, sculptural artifact that brings the raw, poetic texture of the French countryside into a contemporary space. Photos reflect the condition; variations may occur. All sales are final. Every curve and imperfection tells a story — a testament to the Maison Amaranth ethos of bringing objects with soul into your home.

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