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Collection of eight American pewter ice cream moulds

Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Collection of eight American pewter ice cream moulds
American, Early 20th Century
Largest: Height 11cm, width 9cm, depth 7cm
Smallest: Height 4cm, diameter 9.5cm

Popular from the mid-19th century onwards, ice cream moulds were seen as a way of combining delicious ingredients with pleasing visual designs. As with this collection, the moulds would have been crafted from heavy pewter, and would comprise of a two-piece hinged apparatus with a delicate design (here fruit or floral). When used, the ice cream would have been spooned into the mould, before closing and freezing it to set the ice cream into the shape of the mould.

Some of this collection is marked, with the stamps ‘S & Co. (Schall & Co.) and E & Co., NY (Epplesheimer & Co.), as well as some catalogue numbers. These American companies were two of the most prominent manufacturers of pewter moulds at the turn of the 20th century, which testifies to the historical authenticity of this collection. Both Schall & Co. and Epplesheimer & Co. were renowned for designing expertly detailed products, which this collection exemplifies.

Full of unique charm and character, this eclectic set would make a superb addition to any collection of antiques.

More Information

Origin:	United States
Period:	1900-1919
Materials:	Pewter.
Creation Date:	Early 20th Century
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	17513
Incollect Reference #:	696037

Dimensions

W.	3.54 in;	H.	4.33 in;	D.	2.76 in;
W.	9 cm;	H.	11 cm;	D.	7 cm;

Message from Seller:

Mayfair Gallery is a leading gallery in the field of art and antiques, holding a large collection of unique pieces for sale. The breadth of the gallery’s collection is wide, and includes items from a range of periods, styles and geographical origins, as well as works by famous artists and craftsmen. The main focus of the gallery’s collection is, however, on items produced during the 19th and early 20th century.