2 Maple Sugar Candy or Marzipan Molds

Price: 85

Sold by West Pelham Antiques

Two sold wood maple sugar candy or possibly marzipan candy molds, one with 4 “holes” measures 11 ½” x 2 1/8” x ¾” (thick), the other (7 holes) is 13 ½” x 1 ½” x ¾” (thick). The depth of the “holes” on the first is about 3/8”; on the second about ¼” deep. The “holes” are embellished with carved flower or geometic designs similar to what you would expect to find on a piece of candy. The molten sugar would be poured into the opening, scraped smooth and removed when set. (And if you have ever worked with molten maple sugar – and I assume marzipan is the same way -- you know that is not an easy task!) The molds retain a dark, rich patina. Fine condition on both, with only a thin(possibly in the making) split in the 7-hole mold. The wood used in both is very hard, but I do not know what kind it is.