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Pair of Vintage stoneware/baked clay Gingerbread / Biscuit / Springerle Moulds – “Hillerødmand & Romkone” – Danish Folk Art, Kitchenalia, Wall Decoration (ca. 1950s–1970s)

Description

Pair of large vintage stoneware/baked clay gingerbread / biscuit moulds, each depicting a traditional folk figure:
	•	Hillerødmand – “Man from Hillerød” (Denmark), shown in folk costume.
	•	Romkone – traditional “gypsy woman / fortune teller” motif, a classic Scandinavian folk figure.

These moulds were designed for pressing gingerbread, lebkuchen, springerle or speculaas biscuits, and also made as decorative wall plaques for the kitchen (each with a suspension hole at the top).

They were owned by a German lady for many years and may have been used as functional baking moulds or simply treasured as folk art wall decorations.

Details
	•	Origin: Denmark (with provenance from Germany)
	•	Period: Mid-20th century (ca. 1950s–1970s)
	•	Material: stoneware / baked clay
	•	Figures: Hillerødmand (man from Hillerød) & Romkone (fortune teller woman)
	•	Dimensions: approx. 28–29 cm tall × 13–14 cm wide each
	•	Condition: Good vintage condition with natural patina, light wear, no cracks. Strong colour and detail preserved.

Collectors’ Notes
	•	Rare to find a matched pair with named inscriptions – highly collectible.
	•	Ideal for collectors of: gingerbread moulds, springerle, kitchenalia, folk art, Scandinavian ceramics, wall plaques, traditional baking tools, vintage Danish crafts.
	•	Decorative as well as functional – perfect for display in a kitchen, bakery, café, or folk-art collection.

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Please also take a look at my other auction items for more vintage kitchenalia, folk art, antiques, and collectibles. I am happy to combine shipping where possible.


Denmark - Stoneware - 1950-1960

Danish Folk Art, Kitchenware - Mold (2) Danish design - Danish Folk Art

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