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Rare 19th Century Cat Mould
For sale by Karen Tarleton
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Karen Tarleton

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Rare 19th Century Cat Mould

19th century
For Sale by Karen Tarleton
Description

19th Century Bronze Cat Mould. They would look great mounted.

Please call or email me if you would like more information.

Many thanks

Karen

07866 475069

Physical Dimensions
Height
9.5cm (3.74")
Width
9.5cm (3.74")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

Karen Tarleton has dated this Antique Metal Cat Mould to the 19th Century.

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SA885840
Description
19th Century Bronze Cat Mould. They would look great mounted.

Please call or email me if you would like more information.

Many thanks

Karen

07866 475069

Height
9.5cm (3.74")
Width
9.5cm (3.74")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

Karen Tarleton has dated this Antique Metal Cat Mould to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA885840
Karen Tarleton
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2011
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A pair of nineteenth-century dark metal culinary moulds shaped in the detailed form of cat heads.
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Archive I A pair of nineteenth-century dark metal culinary moulds shaped in the detailed form of cat heads.

Rare 19th Century Cat Mould

Archive II A pair of nineteenth-century dark metal culinary moulds shaped in the detailed form of cat heads. View II
Archive III A pair of nineteenth-century dark metal culinary moulds shaped in the detailed form of cat heads. View III
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Telephone 07866 475069
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Misterton
Somerset
United Kingdom
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Karen Tarleton
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Location: Misterton, Somerset, United Kingdom
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A pair of nineteenth-century dark metal culinary moulds shaped in the detailed form of cat heads.
RARE 19th Century Cat Mould
Ref: SA885840
A pair of nineteenth-century dark metal culinary moulds shaped in the detailed form of cat heads.
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  • ObjectCulinary Moulds
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBronze, Metal
  • ColourDark Bronze
  • MotifsRelief feline features, Pointed ear contours, Whiskers detailing, Intaglio casting
  • SizeH 9.5 cm (4 in) x W 9.5 cm (4 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

A pair of nineteenth-century culinary moulds takes the form of cat heads, displaying a Victorian and Gothic style. Made from dark bronze metal, the objects exhibit a dark bronze colour with visible verdigris patination, mottled surface wear, and intaglio casting showing relief feline features, pointed ear contours, and whiskers detailing. The photograph reveals two distinct cat head moulds resting side by side against a mottled pink and grey marble surface, with visible casting texture and highlights on the raised brow lines and noses. Each mould measures 9.5 cm high, 9.5 cm wide, and 4 cm deep. In a modern home, these decorative objects work well placed on a bookshelf as sculptural display pieces or mounted as wall art in a kitchen, study, or hallway. The heavy metal construction provides stability for shelf display, while the detailed relief work offers visual interest from multiple angles. Collectors of Victorian kitchenalia or animal-themed antiques will find these pieces a characterful addition to an interior setting.

During the nineteenth century, metal animal moulds were utilised in grand kitchens to form decorative jellies, chocolates, butter, or ice cream for formal dining presentations.

Metal culinary moulds were commonly manufactured from heavy cast bronze, copper lined with tin, pewter, or cast iron to withstand temperature changes and repeated use.

Authentic Victorian pieces typically feature hand-chased relief details, visible seam lines from casting processes, substantial physical weight, and natural surface patination.

Antique metal moulds can be displayed on open kitchen shelving, arranged on a bookshelf, or styled on a sideboard alongside contemporary ceramics to add textural contrast.

Clean metal moulds gently using a soft cloth and mild soap, avoiding harsh abrasive chemical polishes that remove historical surface patination or cause unwanted oxidisation.
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