Pewter Ice Cream Mold - Pickle ceres wheat pattern geometric design on the interior

geometric design on the interior and a printed recipe for corn flour blanc-mange on the exterior

5 oz size is just the right size for a smaller space like a bathroom or office

as well as other restaurant ware

The backstamp gives an idea of age from the 1920s to 1950s

Well preserved lid with fire staining and base with beautiful crazing and staining

Pewter Ice Cream Mold - Pickle ceres wheat pattern geometric design on the interiorPewter Ice Cream Mold Pickle French confectioners started producing two piece, hinged pewter molds in the 1830s, allowing for detailed shapes. Cream was spooned in, the mold clamped shut, and the heavy pewter kept it cold; the result was a perfectly shaped dessert when unmolded. Molded ice cream was a luxury for high society dinners and events, with popular shapes including flowers, animals, and patriotic figures like George Washington. The 18th