Vormenfabriek Tilburg - Mold (2)
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Pair of metal chocolate moulds from Vormenfabriek Tilburg, Netherlands, dating to 1930–1940, each 5 cm deep, 5 cm wide and 10 cm high, in good condition with signs of aging.
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Pair of Vormenfabriek Tilburg Baby Face Chocolate Moulds
A rare pair of early chocolate moulds produced by Vormenfabriek Tilburg, the renowned Dutch manufacturer whose moulds supplied confectioners throughout Europe during the late 19th and 20th centuries. These examples depict expressive infant faces, each with distinct modelling and character, rendered in pressed metal with a pleasing sculptural quality.
Originally intended for the production of hollow chocolate figures, the moulds today offer appeal both as collectible confectionery-related ephemera and as decorative objects in their own right. The finely modelled features, reflective surface, and unusual subject matter lend them a strong visual presence whether displayed individually or as a pair.
Examples of figural moulds from established European makers have become increasingly sought after by collectors of culinary antiques, advertising and confectionery memorabilia, and decorative industrial design. These pieces retain their authentic working character, with signs of age and use consistent with their original purpose.
Pair of Vormenfabriek Tilburg Baby Face Chocolate Moulds
A rare pair of early chocolate moulds produced by Vormenfabriek Tilburg, the renowned Dutch manufacturer whose moulds supplied confectioners throughout Europe during the late 19th and 20th centuries. These examples depict expressive infant faces, each with distinct modelling and character, rendered in pressed metal with a pleasing sculptural quality.
Originally intended for the production of hollow chocolate figures, the moulds today offer appeal both as collectible confectionery-related ephemera and as decorative objects in their own right. The finely modelled features, reflective surface, and unusual subject matter lend them a strong visual presence whether displayed individually or as a pair.
Examples of figural moulds from established European makers have become increasingly sought after by collectors of culinary antiques, advertising and confectionery memorabilia, and decorative industrial design. These pieces retain their authentic working character, with signs of age and use consistent with their original purpose.
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Era
1900-2000
Manufacturer/brand
Vormenfabriek Tilburg
Number of objects
2
Country of Origin
Netherlands
Material
Metal
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
10 cm
Width
5 cm
Depth
5 cm
Estimated period
1930-1940
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