Antique French Butter Brick - Grazing Cow

This is a lovely antique French butter brick mould, dating from the early 20th Century.

A lovely large size, there is a striking deeply carved image of a grazing cow. Often, the carvings in these moulds helped to identify where butter was produced, in this case it was most likely represented the dairy farm which produced the butter.

This mould has all its original fittings. Joined with a hinge at one end, the other end has a hook and latch allowing easy access once the butter has set.

With its rustic patina, this would look beautiful simply sat proudly on display to give a rustic touch to your interior kitchen styling. 

This mould has experienced some age and wear in its lifetime. Most notably, there are a number of old worm holes. These are all over the mould but are particularly notable on the face with the carving. These have been treated though (and for this reason I wouldn't recommend use of the mould to make butter). There is also wear and oxidisation to the fittings, particularly the hinge, although they are still in working order.

Length, 25cm; Width, 11cm, Height, 6cm