Moulds Collection

A selection of copper border and jelly moulds

A selection of jelly and cake moulds

Trade catalogue for copper moulds with tin lining 1911
Trade catalogue for Harrords department store, showing round fluted copper moulds with tin inside. Date: 1911

Trade catalogue for jelly and cake moulds 1911
Trade catalogue for Harrords department store, showing jelly and cake moulds in a variety of shapes. Date: 1911

Copper Moulds
Copper jelly and cream moulds - the more elaborate cost as much as 18 shillings, a great deal of money in those days, 30 or more in year 2000 term"

Cheese production, mould filling
Cheese production. Factory worker preparing moulds of cheese. This is the Vologda Dairy Factory, in Vologda, Russia. Photographed in 2007

A Blast Furnace in Action Date: circa 1920s

Tin Cooking Moulds
Tin Moulds for Sweets and Savouries

Salt Workers Droitwich
Droitwich in Worcestershire was the centre of extensive works producing salt from brine. Conditions in the brine boiling sheds were arduous

Ornamental moulds for creating iced foods in the shape of a pineapple, peaches and two doves (chromolitho)
6015049 Ornamental moulds for creating iced foods in the shape of a pineapple, peaches and two doves (chromolitho) by English School

Modern dentistry apparatus (litho)
6013614 Modern dentistry apparatus (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Modern dentistry apparatus)

Groceries (engraving)
2799826 Groceries (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Groceries. Illustration for Walks In and Around London by Uncle Jonathan (Charles H Kelly)

Workers in foundry pouring molten metal
Metal foundry workers pour molten metal from a ladle into moulds. Date: circa 1950s

Working in a Traditional Forge (w / c on paper)
CHT189559 Working in a Traditional Forge (w/c on paper) by Chinese School (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Travail dans une Forge Traditionelle; ); eArchives Charmet; Chinese

Ornamental moulds for creating iced foods in the shape of a hen and vegetables (chromolitho)
6015056 Ornamental moulds for creating iced foods in the shape of a hen and vegetables (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Scenes in a Chocolate Factory by Steven Spurrier
Chocolate in the making at J. S. Fry and Sons, Bristol. Top picture shows melangeurs grinding cocoa beans and sugar. In the middle, women workers mould chocolate cakes and bars

Moulds and casts, Royal Porcelain Works, Worcester
Moulds and casts used at the Royal Porcelain Works, Worcester. Date: 1843

Sugar Refiner (engraving)
2802004 Sugar Refiner (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sugar Refiner. Illustration for An Illustrated Vocabulary For The Use Of The Deaf And Dumb (SPCK)

Advert for Marshall & Snelgrove brassiere 1937
Woman modelling the new Gothic, with its fashionable bust-line. 1937

Mold for a Eulogia (Blessing) Bread, 600s-900s (wood)
491396 Mold for a Eulogia (Blessing) Bread, 600s-900s (wood) by Byzantine School; h:8.80 d:1.90 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Fragment of a mould, Augustan Period, 27 BC-AD 14 (terracotta)
490925 Fragment of a mould, Augustan Period, 27 BC-AD 14 (terracotta) by Roman; 14.6 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust; out of copyright

Casting molten iron (chromolitho)
2817115 Casting molten iron (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Casting molten iron)

Glass (engraving)
2792811 Glass (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Glass. Illustration for Chatterbox (1893). Digitally cleaned image.); © Look and Learn

The Dish Maker (engraving)
3646651 The Dish Maker (engraving) by Amman, Jost (1539-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dish Maker. Illustration for Kulturgeschichtliches Bilderbuch aus drei Jahrhunderten by Georg)

Ornamental moulds for creating iced puddings (litho)
6015052 Ornamental moulds for creating iced puddings (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ornamental moulds for creating iced puddings)

Ornamental pillar moulds for creating iced puddings (litho)
6015046 Ornamental pillar moulds for creating iced puddings (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ornamental pillar moulds for creating iced puddings)

Ornamental moulds for creating iced foods in the shape of a bowl of fish and a towered arrangement of fruit
6015044 Ornamental moulds for creating iced foods in the shape of a bowl of fish and a towered arrangement of fruit (chromolitho) by English School

The manufacture of sugar from beet and cane (b / w photo)
3652704 The manufacture of sugar from beet and cane (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The manufacture of sugar from beet and cane)

The casting of iron at a British steelworks (b / w photo)
3652691 The casting of iron at a British steelworks (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The casting of iron at a British steelworks)

Children cooking (chromolitho)
961295 Children cooking (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Children cooking. Humorous 19th century illustration.); © Look and Learn

Mould repairers workshop at the Sevres porcelain factory, France (b / w photo)
3099063 Mould repairers workshop at the Sevres porcelain factory, France (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Moulders studio (chromolitho)
1094420 Moulders studio (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French educational card, late 19th or early 20th century.); © Look and Learn; French

Faconnage d une cuvette de porcelaine par le moulage a la croute (engraving)
2787637 Faconnage d une cuvette de porcelaine par le moulage a la croute (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Moulds of glazed ware, 14th century, found at Lincoln (colour litho)
5999229 Moulds of glazed ware, 14th century, found at Lincoln (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Moulds of glazed ware, 14th century, found at Lincoln)

Marshalls patented freezers for creating iced foods (litho)
6015064 Marshalls patented freezers for creating iced foods (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marshalls patented freezers for creating iced foods)

Title page of the Book Of Ices by Agnes Marshall (litho)
6015051 Title page of the Book Of Ices by Agnes Marshall (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Title page of the Book Of Ices by Agnes Marshall)

Ornamental moulds for creating iced foods in the shape of a swan and a bundle of asparagus (chromolitho)
6015043 Ornamental moulds for creating iced foods in the shape of a swan and a bundle of asparagus (chromolitho) by English School

Morgans Mould-Machine (engraving)
3654610 Morgans Mould-Machine (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Morgans Mould-Machine. Illustration for The Penny Magazine (1842).); © Look and Learn

Preparing moulds in a workshop at the Sevres porcelain factory, France (b / w photo)
3099057 Preparing moulds in a workshop at the Sevres porcelain factory, France (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Salt Industries of Cheshire (litho)
1056596 The Salt Industries of Cheshire (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Salt Industries of Cheshire)

Workers casting moulds on the shop floor of the G. E. C. Foundry, Electric Avenue, Witton
Workers casting moulds on the shop floor of the G.E.C. Foundry, Electric Avenue, Witton, Birmingham. 2nd July 1963

Steel Casting at Fitzalan Steel Works, Sheffield, Yorkshire
Interior of a steel casting at Fitzalan Steel Works, Sheffield. Two men draw crucibles of molten metal from furnaces. Two others pour the metal into moulds to produce ingots. Date: 1844

Method of making the Tower Bell for Westminster 1856
Showing the method for making the Great Clock, Big Ben, using a mould. Date: 1856

GLASS 18TH CENTURY 7
GLACES Preparing the wooden moulds Date: 1765

Tapping Steel Furnace Fireclay Plugs Removed
Editorial. Tapping a steel furnace. Fireclay plugs were removed from the bottom of the ladle by means of levers at the side, and the molten steel ran into the ingot moulds beneath

Advert for J. Roussel lingerie 1939
Personally for you. A belt by J. Roussel gives you the feeling of slimness and freedom. The Roussel method of expert individul consideration given to each figure control problem

Trade catalogue for Edwardian sweet making utensils 1911
Trade catalogue for Harrords department store, showing a variety of sweet making utensils. 1911

Repeating Pattern - Desserts on white background. *PLEASE NOTE that the magnifying glass is solely to show the detail of the repeating pattern and will not feature on the final file.*

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"Moulds: A Journey Through Time and Functionality" Step into the world of moulds, where functionality meets artistry. This captivating collection showcases a wide array of copper border and jelly moulds, each one telling its own unique story. From elegant designs to intricate patterns, these they have stood the test of time. Intriguingly, this assortment also includes jelly and cake moulds that were once an essential part of every baker's arsenal. Leafing through the trade catalogue from 1911 takes us back to a bygone era when these moulds played a pivotal role in creating delectable desserts. But it doesn't stop there - delve deeper into the realm of copper moulds used for cheese production. Witness how skilled artisans meticulously fill each crevice with precision, ensuring that every piece is crafted to perfection. Venturing further, we encounter a blast furnace in action - an awe-inspiring sight that reminds us of the immense power behind these industrial marvels. And yet even amidst such grandeur, our attention is drawn towards scanning electron micrographs revealing mycorrhiza fungus nestled within plant roots - nature's very own symbiotic masterpiece magnified 700 times over. Transitioning from nature's wonders to culinary delights, tin cooking moulds make their appearance alongside an assortment of aluminium cooking utensils. These tools have witnessed countless meals being prepared with love and care throughout history. A glimpse into Salt Workers Droitwich offers insight into another facet where salt-making relied on specific molds for shaping this precious commodity. The dedication and skill required in this process are truly commendable. Surprisingly juxtaposed against all these practical applications is an advert for J. Roussel lingerie from 1939 – reminding us that even undergarments can be shaped using molds. Finally, we come full circle with a trade catalogue showcasing Edwardian sweet making utensils from 1911; here lies evidence that molds have been an integral part of the confectionery world for centuries.