Collection of Antique Copper Molds, Set of 3

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Description

This is a highly distinctive group of antique copper culinary molds, unified by architectural form, repetition, and vertical rhythm rather … Read more This is a highly distinctive group of antique copper culinary molds, unified by architectural form, repetition, and vertical rhythm rather than pictorial decoration.

What the collection is
• A set of deep, columnar copper baking molds, most likely French or Central European, late 19th to early 20th century
• Forms include cannelé-style, bundt, and crowned ring molds
• Each mold features a central chimney, indicating use for cakes or enriched breads requiring even heat distribution

Design language
• Strong vertical fluting and lobed geometry
• Repeating rounded bosses and faceted segments that read almost like:
• miniature columns
• clustered towers
• shell or coral formations
• The silhouettes feel sculptural and architectural, bordering on Brutalist despite their culinary origin

Material & construction
• Hand-formed copper, thick gauge
• Interiors appear tin-lined, now worn and matte from age and use
• Exteriors show:
• rich copper glow
• darkened seams
• subtle heat and oxidation patina
• One mold is clearly stamped “M 476”, likely a pattern, size, or workshop number, reinforcing professional or bakery use rather than domestic hobby baking

Condition & character
• Honest wear consistent with age
• Tin lining erosion typical of working molds
• Patina enhances rather than diminishes their presence
• They feel used, purposeful, and serious, not decorative novelties See less