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An Antique Carved Press/mould
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An Antique Carved Press/mould

19th century
For Sale by Opus Antiques
Description

This is an interesting 19th century press/mould for culinary use.

It's quite a thick piece of wood in the centre, decorated with roundels, diamonds etc. At either end are two handles to press down to make an imprint into rice cakes, pastry etc.

There is a hanging hole at the top.

This mould/press measures 41cm l including the handles.

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Opus Antiques has dated this Antique Wooden Press Mould to the 19th Century.

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Description
This is an interesting 19th century press/mould for culinary use.

It's quite a thick piece of wood in the centre, decorated with roundels, diamonds etc. At either end are two handles to press down to make an imprint into rice cakes, pastry etc.

There is a hanging hole at the top.

This mould/press measures 41cm l including the handles.

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this Antique Wooden Press Mould to the 19th Century.

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Opus Antiques
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A narrow, elongated carved wooden press mould featuring repeating geometric diamond and rosette patterns in a warm brown finish.
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Archive I A narrow, elongated carved wooden press mould featuring repeating geometric diamond and rosette patterns in a warm brown finish.

An Antique Carved Press/Mould

Archive II A narrow, elongated carved wooden press mould featuring repeating geometric diamond and rosette patterns in a warm brown finish. View II
Archive III A narrow, elongated carved wooden press mould featuring repeating geometric diamond and rosette patterns in a warm brown finish. View III
Archive IV A narrow, elongated carved wooden press mould featuring repeating geometric diamond and rosette patterns in a warm brown finish. View IV
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A narrow, elongated carved wooden press mould featuring repeating geometric diamond and rosette patterns in a warm brown finish.
An Antique Carved Press/Mould
Ref: SA1223639
A narrow, elongated carved wooden press mould featuring repeating geometric diamond and rosette patterns in a warm brown finish.
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An antique carved press mould is a hand-carved wooden tool traditionally used to imprint relief patterns onto butter, dough, gingerbread, or textiles prior to preparation or sale.

These moulds were typically crafted from dense, fine-grained hardwoods such as boxwood, fruitwood, oak, or beech, which allowed for intricate carving and resisted warping from moisture.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-tool marks, natural surface patination, uneven wear consistent with repeated historic use, and smooth, darkened edges along carved recessed areas.

An antique mould can be displayed on a bookshelf, mounted on a wall inside a shadow box, or arranged flat on a sideboard as a tactile sculptural object.

Clean gently using a soft, dry brush to clear dust from recessed carvings, and preserve the timber by applying a light coat of natural beeswax polish, avoiding water immersion entirely.
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