Old Mold

In bad condition, but I love the patina and it's such a cute small form.
Any idea what the age and origin can be?

 

we'll know better once you finish making a luncheon jelly appetizer ..!

 

Since you're in NL and many were made here, I would say it is Dutch. Most are 19th century, some are older, but yours is certainly antique.
Molds like this in various shapes and sizes would hang on a kitchen wall, hence the ring.

I've seen much worse, this is fine. Used condition, rather than bad imo. It does need a bath to get rid of the polish residue.

After a bath, you could give the copper a wipe with a sunshine cloth. Not too much, but just to let the rounded parts stand out a little more. Antique copper doesn't need to look pristine.

 

Thanks for the info and cleaning instructions!

 

Looks like a nice old one. Used to be a Chicago area dealer that specialized in these. His display of them together was impressive and the hammered workmanship on some was amazing. Some were quite pricey, approacing $400.00 in some cases.

 

$400 would be nice ... as this one was 2 EUR

 

I've seen antique English and French copper molds/moulds sell in the hundreds. Others... not so much.