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Antique Metal "Basket" Chocolate Mold

Antique Metal "Basket" Chocolate Mold

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France

~1920

Utilitarian

Antique

An antique metal chocolate mold found in France, originating from France circa 1880–1920. This authentic, mid-sized chocolate mold is pressed from durable, lightweight tin, featuring an intricate "basket" weave design used to create dimensional chocolate treats. In the professional French confectioneries of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, these heavy-duty metal molds were essential for shaping high-quality artisan chocolates, often used for seasonal holidays or display pieces. The exterior shows a character-rich, aged patina and industrial markings, serving as a rare, tangible fragment of historic French pâtisserie culture.

ABOUT THIS PIECE

Size (cm): 17.3 x 9.0 x 8.3 cm
Size (in): 6.8 x 3.5 x 3.3 in
Weight (g): 154.0 g
Weight (oz): 5.4 oz
Material: Tinned Metal

IN YOUR HOME

At Maison Amaranth, we love this chocolate mold styled on a kitchen shelf or atop a stack of antique cookbooks, where its unique basket-weave texture adds a compelling, sculptural element to any vignette. It is a stunning, highly tactile piece that looks wonderful displayed on its own.

A NOTE ON CHARACTER

Each piece shows the gentle marks of time, adding to its character. Photos reflect the condition; variations may occur. This piece features a lovely, authentic patina; please note that the two mold halves no longer click securely into place as they once did—likely due to decades of frequent use—and will require manual assistance to remain closed. 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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