1967-53, Master Mold for a Jelly or Food Mold

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Master Mold for a Jelly or Food Mold

Date1768 (dated)

Artist/Maker Ralph Wood

OriginEngland, Staffordshire

MediumSalt-glazed stoneware

DimensionsOH: 2 9/16"; OD: 4 1/16".

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1967-53

DescriptionMaster mold: white salt-glazed stoneware master mold for a fluted jelly or food mold, the spirals extending in one direction at the top half and the other direction at the lower; The hollow underside with a central shaft, the flat end incised "1768 / RW".
InscribedThe flat end of the central shaft on the underside incised "1768 / RW".
ProvenanceWith Tilley & Co., 2 Symons St., London, England (1967) who acquired it from Newbon.

Purchased by Newbon from Sotheby's, London, England, "Catalogue of English Pottery" sale, January 10, 1967, Lot 88 (part 1)