Invite a sense of French country calm into your kitchen with this 19th-century copper mould, sourced in France and shaped by years of gentle use.
Decorated with a simple arrangement of shells, scrolls, and small floral and geometric forms, this mould was used to shape butter, petits entremets, and delicate sweets for the table. In French country houses, care was taken even with the most modest dishes, and presentation was part of everyday hospitality. Made in softly glowing copper and fitted with a hanging ring, its gently worn surface reflects years of careful use in a well-kept kitchen.
In 1815, the French chef Marie-Antoine Carême wrote in Le Pâtissier Royal Parisien:
“Cold entremets, such as creams and jellies, are moulded in copper moulds in order to give them a regular and elegant form before being served.”
As Carême describes, creams, jellies, and small sweets were shaped in copper before being brought to the table, lending a sense of order and quiet elegance. This attention to form reflects the spirit of French dining later expressed by Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin, where pleasure at the table lay not only in flavour, but in presentation.
Both practical and decorative, this mould is a timeless object, offering a gentle reminder of the poetry of everyday life in a French country kitchen.
Size(cm): D28.5
*Some of our antique objects have been gently shaped by time and may show light, natural signs of age such as a soft patina or subtle surface wear. These quiet details are part of their charm. Each piece is carefully checked and thoughtfully prepared before sale, ready to be enjoyed in its next chapter.
Invite a sense of French country calm into your kitchen with this 19th-century copper mould, sourced in France and shaped by years of gentle use.
Decorated with a simple arrangement of shells, scrolls, and small floral and geometric forms, this mould was used to shape butter, petits entremets, and delicate sweets for the table. In French country houses, care was taken even with the most modest dishes, and presentation was part of everyday hospitality. Made in softly glowing copper and fitted with a hanging ring, its gently worn surface reflects years of careful use in a well-kept kitchen.
In 1815, the French chef Marie-Antoine Carême wrote in Le Pâtissier Royal Parisien:
“Cold entremets, such as creams and jellies, are moulded in copper moulds in order to give them a regular and elegant form before being served.”
As Carême describes, creams, jellies, and small sweets were shaped in copper before being brought to the table, lending a sense of order and quiet elegance. This attention to form reflects the spirit of French dining later expressed by Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin, where pleasure at the table lay not only in flavour, but in presentation.
Both practical and decorative, this mould is a timeless object, offering a gentle reminder of the poetry of everyday life in a French country kitchen.
Size(cm): D28.5
*Some of our antique objects have been gently shaped by time and may show light, natural signs of age such as a soft patina or subtle surface wear. These quiet details are part of their charm. Each piece is carefully checked and thoughtfully prepared before sale, ready to be enjoyed in its next chapter.
