Antique Wooden Sugar Mold With Three Deep Heart Carvings

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Beautiful antique Quebec wooden sugar mold featuring three deeply carved heart-shaped cavities, each decorated with traditional incised motifs including a … Read more Beautiful antique Quebec wooden sugar mold featuring three deeply carved heart-shaped cavities, each decorated with traditional incised motifs including a heart, a tree, and a sacred heart design. These molds were historically used in the production of molded maple sugar and are now highly sought-after pieces of early Canadian folk art.

Carved from a solid block of wood, this example shows wonderful hand-carved detail and rich aged patina developed over years of use. The deeply recessed heart forms and symbolic carvings reflect the traditional craftsmanship associated with Quebec maple sugar production.

Today, pieces like this are often displayed as decorative wall art or rustic kitchen décor, making them especially popular with collectors of early Canadian folk art and maple sugaring history.

Dimensions:
17 1/2 in x 2 3/4 in x 8 in
Weight: approximately 2 kg

Good antique condition with age-related wear consistent with use and age. Visible cracking to the wood typical of early carved pieces, along with surface wear and patina. Structurally solid and displays beautifully. Please refer to the listing images for close-up photos of the item’s condition. See less