(6) Antique Copper Jelly Molds, Penny-Top, Crenellated & Figural

Lot description

(lot of 6) Collection of copper moulds, late 19th/ early 20th c., including:(1) circular penny-top example, marked N74, approx 3"h, 6 5/8"diam; (1) heavy crown-form mold, 3.5"h, 7.74"diam; (1) marked CM 205 1/2, having pointed arched walls, surmounted by shaped, knobbed top, approx 3.75"h, 5.75"l, 3.75"w; (1) a robust ear of corn on the top, over low fluted walls, overall wear/loss to finish and oxidation, approx 4.75"h, 6.5"l, 4.75"w; (1) tiered mold of crenellated form, approx 4.25"h, 4.75"diam; (1) raised rose sprig and mushroom, over fluted walls, marked A, approx 4"h, 6 1/8"l, 3.5"w; all likely in need of retinning to interiors, 4.75lbs total Provenance: Fred Nevill Antiques, one of Houston Texas' foremost antiques stores