Antique Treen 19th Century Black Walnut Biscuit Mould

Object Description

An interesting biscuit mould depicting a parrot and five other various bell shaped, circular and octagonal designs. It has a protruding handle with a suspension hole, which makes it easier to handle. The whole has an excellent dark rich colour and patination. Black walnut is a species of deciduous tree of the walnut family and was often imported into Europe for furniture making in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Object History

Ex Deeley Collection

Object Literature

Illustrated in A History of Cooking Through the Ages by Robert Deeley and Philip Drury on page 240.

Object Details