{"product_id":"french-vintage-alsacien-glazed-ceramic-pottery-bundt-baking-cake-mold-in-blue-moule-a-kouglof-hand-painted-collectible-stoneware","title":"French Vintage Glazed Ceramic Bundt Baking Cake Mold ~ Alsacien Pottery Blue \"Moule à Kouglhopf\" ~ Hand-Painted Collectible Stoneware","description":"\u003cp\u003eUnique Rustic French Vintage Alsace Pottery Blue Embossed Surface Kugelhopf Kougelhopf (Kouglof) Cake Mold.  \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eGlazed Bundt Baking Mold  \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eMoule à Kougelhopf\" or \"Terre Cuite Vernisse emaillee\" in French.   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThese traditional molds originate from the Alsace region in France (towns of \u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eSoufflenheim the potters' town and Betschdorf).   Handthrown glazed stoneware decoratively painted\u003c\/span\u003e with the oldest one dating back to the 18th century.   They have a crown shape which ensures even heat distrubution to the cneter of the dough.   There is a hole in each mold which a rope can be attached for hanging for decorative or storage purposes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI have other pieces from this region in a similar patterns at the collection link below:  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/frenchvintagetresor.com\/collections\/alsace-themed-pottery\"\u003eALSACE THEMED POTTERY\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--- Measurements \u0026amp; Weight---\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApproximately 24 cm diameter x 12 cm height \u0026amp; 1495 grams not including packaging weight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e --- Condition ---\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn rustic vintage used condition.    Given they are handmade, there are blemishes and imperfections from the firing process or finger prints left behind during the manufacturing process. There are signs of usage, such as surface marks, lines, bumps and wear in the protective glaze, areas where the surface isn't smooth and there is some age crackle crazing as shown in the photo and\/or the collages.  Please use ZOOM to see with more precision.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e----- Shipping information ---- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eWORLDWIDE SHIPPING AVAILABLE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e from FRANCE:\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e I ship my orders using the La POSTE (French Postal Service), \u003cb\u003eCOLISSIMO \u003c\/b\u003e(La Poste International service) or \u003cb\u003eDHL Express Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e which includes tracking, minimum insurance (indemnity) and estimated delivery dates (which is normally faster than the processing times in my policy section).\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIf you want additional insurance, please contact me for details and supplemental changes.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eFor France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Germany and Austria ONLY. I offer lower cost shipping providers such as \u003cb\u003eMONDIAL RELAY\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e   \u003c\/span\u003eIf the option does not appear at checkout, please contact me directly to inquire.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eTo be economically responsible and not charge extra handling fees, I try to use recycled materials for packaging and pack every order very carefully to avoid breakage during its journey to you.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eI welcome multiple orders and consolidate shipments to help reduce shipping costs, where possible.  For more details, please also refer to my \u003cu\u003eTerms of Sale \u003c\/u\u003eand \u003cu\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Delivery \u003c\/u\u003ePolicies at the links below:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003ehttps:\/\/frenchvintagetresor.com\/policies\/terms-of-sale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003ehttps:\/\/frenchvintagetresor.com\/pages\/shipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e--- Additional Notes ---\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese items are old, were previously used and were manufactured at a time when processes were less under control as today. Therefore, in addition to the defects identified and reported in the listing, slight dimensional differences or deviations in the color or in the decoration between the different parts could be noted. Besides, some little marks or small manufacturing imperfections such as minor defects in the glaze or in the varnish etc., may also be observed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eAs it is my main priority to have very happy customers, I try my best to inspect, clean and describe very carefully the vintage condition of my product listings and any exceptional wear on a piece. If you have any doubt, please do not hesitate to contact me directly, I prefer to provide you with as much detail to ensure your complete satisfaction. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf by chance you receive an item you are unhappy with it in any way, please contact us immediately and I will do our utmost to resolve the problem. On the other hand, if you are happy, I would also love to know and very much appreciate you leaving a review on my shop page!!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e**Special Note about aged Porcelain**\u003cbr\u003eIf you are not accustomed to this ‘look’, google crazing and the aging process of porcelain. The Japanese use crazing to add an artistic look to their pieces whereas antiques go through the natural aging process. Crazing is cracking in the surface of the plate due to use sometimes it's even and is called the crackle look and other times it is random.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI also welcome special requests that I can keep in mind when sourcing for my shop!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"French Vintage Trésor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52627522486613,"sku":"FVT-FRENVINTAGALSAC-STON-Q4L","price":65.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0821\/8833\/7493\/files\/Alsace_Mold_Blue_Moule_8.jpg?v=1771947351","url":"https:\/\/frenchvintagetresor.com\/ja\/products\/french-vintage-alsacien-glazed-ceramic-pottery-bundt-baking-cake-mold-in-blue-moule-a-kouglof-hand-painted-collectible-stoneware","provider":"FRENCH VINTAGE TRÉSOR ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}