Collectibles → Kitchen & Home → Collectible Sugarcraft & Chocolate Molds
Condition
Antique pre-owned condition with substantial age-related wear. Metal shows oxidation, discoloration, surface rust, scratches and other signs of many years of use and storage. Letter and pictorial designs remain nicely visible. Please examine all photographs closely for exact condition, markings and measurements.
Item Specifics
- Brand: Van Emden Co.
- Model / Mold Number: D 3462
- Type: Chocolate / Candy Mold
- Design: Alphabet & Picture
- Shape: Rectangle
- Material: Metal
- Color: Silver / Aged Metal
- Food Compatibility: Chocolate / Candy
- Vintage: Yes
- Antique: Yes
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Number of Cavities: 24
- Theme: Alphabet / Animals / Educational
- Era: Early 20th Century
- Marking: Van Emden Co., New York
- Measurements: Please see measurement photos
Description
Rare antique Van Emden Co., New York alphabet chocolate/candy mold, mold number D 3462.
This unusual large metal confectionery mold features 24 individual square cavities, combining letters of the alphabet with raised pictorial images including animals, household objects and other recognizable symbols.
Examples include an apple, bell, dog, egg, fish, goose, heart, jug, kangaroo, lion, mouse, owl, bird, star, teapot, umbrella and more.
The mold is clearly marked:
VAN EMDEN CO.
NEW YORK
and
D 3462
This is an authentic old working confectionery mold and consequently shows considerable age and use, including oxidation, surface rust, discoloration, scratches and wear throughout. These imperfections contribute to its wonderful antique industrial character.
Please review all photographs closely, including close-ups of the maker's markings and measurements. Photos are an important part of the condition description.
A fantastic piece for an antique chocolate mold collection, confectionery collection, primitive kitchen display, bakery décor, alphabet collection or vintage industrial display.
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