Set of 2 Lovely Rustic French Antique Handmade Stoneware Cheese Molds (Moulds) "Faisselle" which is the mold used for non-protected French cheese made of raw milk from cows, goats and sheep. The name comes from the mold in which the cheese curds is strained or drained through the holes in the mold.
Rustic Handmade Terra Cotta Terre Cuite Sandstone Stoneware.
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In rustic vintage condition given it's age. These were clearly handmade and the blemishes and imperfections look like they have been there since the firing process when during the manufacturing process. There are signs of usage, such as surface scratches/utensil marks, cracks, lines, bumps and wear in the protective glaze, manufacturing marks blemishes where the surface isn't smooth, small chips in the varnish mostly around the edges, age spots marks in the varnish and manufacturing/firing spots from the glazing process and there is some age crackle crazing from other firing process as shown in the photo collages. All the decorative blemishes are shown in the photos, please use ZOOM to see with more precision.
Special Note about aged Porcelain:
If 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.
--- Measurements & Weight---
Approximately...Larger mold: 20 cm diameter x 4 cm height & 720 grams Smaller mold: 18 cm diameter x 4 cm height & 710 grams each 1500 grams in total not including packaging weight.
--- Additional Notes ---
All items are of vintage quality and will show some signs of age. As 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.
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