2 Round Swedish Copper Kitchen Molds Flower Design These beautiful old solid copper food molds aren't marked, but I purchased them directly from an antique shop in Sweden. They are each 4-3/8" diameter by 1/5/8" deep. Each has a different embossed star flower design at the front and a brass hanging ring. The tinned interiors have some age wear as shown, and the mold with the star center has a couple of shallow, tiny impressions from being bumped or dropped. These are not modern molds and have the old, unsafe leaded tin linings, so you want to use them as decoration only, not for food preparation. Price is for the pair.

Country of Origin: SE
 

Vintage Hanging Solid Copper Round Pot Rack I bought this round hanging copper pot rack in 1987. I love it but my new kitchen has no place to hang it. It measures 14-1/2" diameter not including the width of the six heavy brass hooks. The triple hanging chains are 21" long. The rack has a 1-3/4" deep lip, forming a shelf at the top so you can display something larger at the top - I've had copper egg boilers, stock pots, and even a large punch bowl on it at various times. The original gold foil importer's label is still attached to the inside wall, reading "Made In Turkey, Decorative Use Only, Irvine Charm And Design".

The pot rack is made of thick, sturdy copper, the brass hooks and chain fittings are riveted on and also very strong, The inner shelf was never lacquered and has a patina - the outside is shinier but could be even brighter with a good polish. There are several tiny pinpoint dings at the bottom which are virtually unnoticeable when the rack is hanging, especially when full. You can get an awful lot of copper hanging from this rack - I staggered items of different sizes and heights on the same hooks and also hung copper utensils or anything with a hooked handle from the rim lip.

Circa: 1980s
Country of Origin: TR
Manufacturer: Irvine Charm And Design  

1930s Revere Copper Egg Boiler with Whistling Chick Finial This is a scarce piece of 1930s copper cookware by Revere - the official name was "Chic Whistling Egg Cooker", complete with yellow plastic chick whistler on top. The two pans fit together similar to a double boiler. The upper pot has a center pillar with water line markings for soft, medium, and hard cooked eggs. There's also a water fill line on the outside of the lower pot. You fill the pans with water and heat. When the eggs are cooked to the desired hardness or softness, the chick whistles.

The cooker is just over 5-3/4" high by 5" diameter with 5-1/2" brass handles. It's very clean inside and out with the exception of some light sediment in the lower pot. The undersides of both pots have several small dents and dings. The hard phenolic plastic chic is cracked on one side. The particular mark on this piece - Rome Metal Ware / Revere Solid Copper - was used only from 1929 to 1932.

Please note that today's eggs are larger than they were 70 years ago - you may not be able to cook normal sized grocery store eggs in this piece.

Circa: 1930
Country of Origin: US
Manufacturer: Revere Copper and Brass  

English Copper Individual Aspic Molds Snake Handles I believe these unusual little silvered copper dishes are individual aspic or food molds. They're 3-1/2" diameter by about 3/4" deep, with deeply embossed designs vaguely reminiscent of the sea. Each has an applied loop handle in the form of a long snake.

The molds are copper but were once tinned on the inside, silverplated on the bottoms. Most of the silverplating is still present but the inner tinning is all but gone. They are stamped Made In England. Surprisingly heavy for their size. Price is for the pair.

Circa: 1900 - 1920
Country of Origin: GB
Manufacturer: Victorian Era English Import  

Retro Jam and Jelly Condiment Set in Glass, Copper and Wood Do you remember the Early American style kitchens of the 1950s and early 60s, with the copper lantern or wagon wheel light fixtures and copper cupboard hardware? This retro jam and jelly table serving set is from the same era and looks like it was just made for that kitchen style. It consists of two glass jelly jars in a black iron holder. The holder handle and lids are made of brushed copper with wood finials.

The glass jam jars are 3-3/4" high by 3" diameter. Each has a colorful fruit decal on the front. I've added a pair of teak and brass serving spoons - they're aren't original but look fine with the set. The metal holder has some minor black paint flakes, otherwise all pieces are in excellent condition.

Circa: 1960
Country of Origin: US
Manufacturer: Unsigned  

Vintage Copper Flower Kitchen Mold This solid copper food mold is just over 5" diameter by 2" deep. It's round, somewhat flattened with an embossed flower design on the front. The inside is lined with what appears to be a zinc alloy, generally considered food safe but I'm unsure of the exact content so it may not be safe for food preparation (the tin linings used in older or antique copper molds often contained lead). The mold is in very good condition with no dents or dings and has a beautiful warm patina.

 

Vintage Oval Pineapple Copper Kitchen Mold This vintage copper food mold has a classic fluted oval design with an embossed pineapple, the traditional symbol of hospitality and welcome. Measurements are 6-3/4" by 4-3/4" by 2-1/2" deep. It's an older mold, American made no later than the 1940s or 1950s, heavier and a little larger than the more modern import versions. The old fashioned tin-based lining has some corrosion and verdigris.

The folded copper tab that holds the hanging ring has some verdigris and there's a dark tarnish spot on the embossed pineapple. The mold has a pretty natural patina.

Circa: 1940s - 1950s
Country of Origin: US
 

Swedish Copper 3 Legged Tea Kettle with Original Label This vintage hammered copper hearth tea kettle was made in Sweden in the 1950s or 1960s. It stands over 9" tall to the top of the lid finial and measures 10" across to the tip of the handle. The body is about 5-1/2" diameter. The spade iron legs and heart base handle are applied with copper rivets.

The spotless interior is tinned, and is still bright and shiny, quite likely never used. The outside finish is clean and shiny too with no scratches or dings. The underside still has its original foil label marked Svensk Made in Sweden.

Circa: 1960
Country of Origin: SE
Manufacturer: Svensk  

Hand Wrought Deep Copper Jelly or Cake Mold This lovely hand wrought domed copper food mold has a subtle hammered texture with a slightly flower shaped design in the center rising from the arched designs in the base. It's 5-3/4" diameter by just over 4" deep, unmarked but of European origin, either German or England.

The inside has a dull tin or zinc lining which is worn in a few spots. I'm not sure if it's food safe, though there is some light baking residue inside. The copper has a few minor dents which simply blend in with the texture and shape of the mold. The outside has been cleaned, there are traces of white residue in the depressions that appear to be copper polish.

Circa: 1900 - 1920
Country of Origin: GB
Manufacturer: Early 20th Century European Import  

Turkish Copper Ebelskiver Baking Pan If this primitive looking copper baking vessel had been made in Europe, it would be called an ebelskiver. I'm not sure what they call it in Turkey. It measures a big 14" diameter by 2-5/8" deep and has 13 round depressions in the bottom ostensibly for dumplings, popovers, or rolls. No one would use this pan for cooking of course, its modern day function is purely decorative.

The pan is vintage but not antique - I'd say 35 to 40 years old, maybe less. The importers of these primitive style Turkish copper pieces often claim they're antiques, dug up by peasants who scrape off the dirt and add handles or hangers, but I'm sure most were just manufactured to look old. At least the maker of this one applied a paper label to the side reading "Turkart Handmade in Turkey". The only flaw aside from the ones that are supposed to be there is a square spot of old label glue at the lower bottom.

Circa: 1960s - 1970s
Country of Origin: TR
Manufacturer: Turkart  

Set 3 Solid Copper Mixing Beating Bowls These three solid copper mixing bowls were used for beating egg whites - the copper and egg white create a chemical reaction that helps stiffen the mixture quickly. They're fine for dry mixing too. The sizes are 8-1/4" diameter by 4-1/2" deep, 7-1/4" by 3-3/4", and 5-3/4" by 3". They date to the 1980s, are medium weight and have brass hanging rings - not the highest quality you could buy then, but certainly not the lowest.

The bowls were used and all have some minor surface scratches or light scuffs on the bottoms where the bowls rest when in use. The two largest bowls have a couple of shallow little dings in the bottoms - you should be able to see them in the 3rd picture. There are expected light stir marks on the insides, nothing large or deep. Price is for the set.

Circa: 1980s
Country of Origin: KR
Manufacturer: Old Dutch Copperware  

Persian Islamic Copper Covered Dish or Pot This old covered copper dish or pot has a hand chased organic design on the sides and lid which is probably Persian. The two cast metal handles are not brass, nor are they iron - they appear to be some sort of bronze alloy. The inside is lined in either tin or zinc, but I would be wary of cooking or serving food in the pot. It's 4" high to the top of the lid, just over 2" deep to the rim, and about 6-3/4" diameter not including the handles. Unsigned of course, age undetermined but probably not later than 1930s.

Circa: Pre-1930
Country of Origin: IQ
Manufacturer: Middle Eastern  

Italian Fluted Copper Kitchen Mold This copper jelly mold is marked Italy near the rim. It's 4-3/4" diameter by 1-3/4" deep, in a fluted shape with a bullseye ring in the center. The inner tin lining has some wear and oxidation, and there are some light surface scuffs from storage on the top that are not deep. The mold has a nice warm brown patina.

Circa: 1950s
Country of Origin: IT
Manufacturer: Mid Century Italian Import  

Copper Cookware Set 4 Pieces Plus Lids This 7-piece set of stainless steel lined copper cookware was made in the early to mid 1980s in Korea. It includes an 8-3/4" diameter by 4" deep Dutch oven style cooking pot, an 8-3/4" diameter skillet, a 7-3/8" by 3" deep saucepan, a 6" diameter by 2-1/4" deep saucepan, and three lids. The saucepans each have their own lid, the skillet and large pot share a lid. It was a moderately priced set when new, not professional quality but not the cheapest copper cookware you could buy either.

All of the pieces are in excellent condition and spotlessly clean. It looks like they were used very little if at all - there are some minor marks from storage but not the kind of normal scuffs, scratches, or utensil marks you might expect to see on cookware that received regular or even occasional use. Please note the sizes listed above, as this type of cookware may be somewhat smaller than what you're used to using.

Circa: 1980s
Country of Origin: KR
Manufacturer: Mid Century Korean Import  

German Copper Swirl Turk's Head Food Mold This antique copper food head mold has the traditional Turk's Head design and shape, just like a Kugelhopf cake mold but without the center tube. It measures a little over 5" diameter by 2-5/8" deep, and has a substantial weight for its size. The top is marked Germany below the hanging ring. The inside of the mold is tin lined. The lining is not in bad condition at all considering the mold is between 80 and 100 years old or more, but you should not use it for food preparation as it may contain lead. In excellent condition with no dents or dings.

Circa: 1900 - 1920
Country of Origin: DE
Manufacturer: Early 1900s German Import  

Set of 2 Copper Candy or Individual Molds, Flower Dome and Swirl These attractive vintage copper molds are either individual custard or larger candy molds, 3" diameter. One is a domed swirl with a flower at the center, the other has a flat top swirl design with fluted sides. They are lined with a food safe zinc alloy and have brass hanging rings. The molds are unmarked. Not new but in very good condition with no scratches or dings. Four identical sets available, price is per set of two.

Circa: 1960s - 1970s
 

Pair of Copper Candy or Miniature Swirl Molds A set of two identical copper molds with fluted sides and a swirl pattern on the fronts. At 3" diameter by 1-3/16" deep, they would be individual custard or large candy molds. They have brass hanging rings and are lined with a food safe zinc alloy. No maker's marks. They are not new but are in excellent vintage condition with no scratches or dings. Two pairs are available, price is per set of 2 molds.

Circa: 1960s - 1970s
 

Wagner West German Copper Custard Mold I have three of these quality Mid Century copper custard or jelly molds, made in West Germany by Wagner. They're a generous individual size, 3-1/8" diameter by 2-5/8" deep, with columned sides and an 8-petal flower like motif on the tops. Each is marked Wagner West Germany. The food-safe tin linings have slight oxidation from age and use, and the molds have what appears to be light copper polish residue in the depressions of the designs which will clean off easily. No scratches, dents, or dings. Price is per mold.

Circa: 1950s
Country of Origin: DE
Manufacturer: Wagner  

Swirled Copper Kitchen Mold This 4-1/4" diameter by 1-3/4" deep swirled copper food or jelly mold isn't marked but the nice weight and dull tinned lining leads me to believe it's German, dating to the 1940s or 1950s. It hung above a kitchen stove for many years and has developed a spotty patina. I never polish vintage copper because I know many collectors prefer the patina, but the buyer may wish to do so to even up the coloring. The lining is in good condition and should be food safe, the mold has no dents, dings, or scratches.

Circa: 1940s - 1950s
Country of Origin: DE
Manufacturer: Post War West German Import  

Sheaves of Wheat Copper Kitchen Loaf Mold This vintage stainless steel lined copper loaf-shaped food mold is 8" by 4-3/4" wide by 2-3/4" deep. The four sides are fluted with wide ribs, a bundle of wheat is embossed in high relief on the front. The mold is clean and appears unused inside with a bright, shiny lining, but the outside has a spotty patina as well as light surface scratches or scuff marks to the lacquered finish (these do not appear to go down to the copper itself). The lacquer needs to come off, then upon polishing the coloring will even out and the finish will be restored. I'll include instructions on lacquer removal with shipment. The mold is marked Made In Korea and dates to the late 1970s through mid 1980s.

Circa: 1970s
Country of Origin: KR
Manufacturer: Mid Century Korean Import  

1906 Manning Bowman Meteor Copper Coffee Urn This antique solid copper coffee urn is the Meteor by Manning Bowman, made in 1906. It heated the water by means of an alcohol burner set into the base of the stand, which is missing. The urn has a working brass spigot, two ornate side handles in copper and black painted wood, and a black wooden finial on the lid. The urn fastens onto the separate stand which has three curved legs with pierced cutout designs.

The entire piece is perfectly displayable as is, but to really stand out you may wish to give it a gentle cleaning. There is a shallow bump on the upper shoulder, left of center in the first photo, but it does not draw the eye and doesn't detract.

Circa: 1906
Country of Origin: US
Manufacturer: Manning Bowman  

Turkish Star Flower Copper Food Mold I'm always wary of so-called "antique" copper from Turkey because much of it is newly made. This copper food or jelly mold isn't antique but it's surely more than 50 years old, as evidenced by the authentic patina, use-worn tin lining, and the old paper Made In Turkey label on the top. It measures a little over 3" deep by 6" diameter and has a domed star flower pattern. Nice vintage condition, just needs a mild cleaning in sudsy water, polish if you prefer your copper shiny.

Circa: 1930s - 1950s
Country of Origin: TR
 

Saltillo Mexico Hand Wrought Copper Creamer and Sugar Set This heavy Mexican hand wrought copper creamer and sugar set looks very Arts and Crafts style with its riveted brass band decoration, but it probably dates to the 1950s or a bit later. The wide mouth cream pitcher is 4-1/4" high, the elephant ears double handled open sugar is just under 3-1/2" tall. Both pieces are marked on the bottoms: Plateria Saltillo, Saltillo Com., Hecho en Mexico. They have some light marks from use and storage and the sugar rim has a little bump as shown in the second photo.

Circa: 1950s
Country of Origin: MX
Manufacturer: Plateria Saltillo  

1920s Deep Bubble Form Copper Jelly Mold I love this circa 1920s copper mold for both its form and well-worn character. It's fairly large at 7-1/4" diameter by 4" deep and has an unusual bubble-like petal design around the sides topped by a 10-petal flower in the center. Rather than the classic dome style of this era, it has more of a deep bowl shape which gives it more of a presence when hung on the kitchen wall.

There's an inconsequential ding or two to the sides and rim, the tinned lining is a little worn and scraped, and the missing metal hanger has been replaced by a tied length of old boot lacing. All of which just adds to the mold's irresistible charm.

Circa: 1920s
 

Antique Primitive Hammered Copper Water Kettle This primitive hammered copper water or tea kettle is close to 200 years old - produced in the first half of the 1800s, probably in Northern Europe - Sweden, Norway, Finland or Denmark. It's very heavy, solid copper with a bronze handle, and completely hand made. It has numerous dents and dings, but the only glaring dent is to the base of the gooseneck spout. The spout has been repaired where it joins to the body - more than once, from the looks of it.

The inside is unlined and not suitable for use, but the original strainer piece is still inside the base of the spout, indicating that it was made and used as a real water kettle, not a decorative piece. The style of lid finial and the way the handle is attached are indicative of Scandinavian origin. The kettle is just over 8" wide from the spout to the opposite side, and about that high with the handle in the raised position.

Circa: 1850
Manufacturer: Primitive Hand Wrought Copper