Miniature Victorian Food or Butter Mold Wheat
Updated August 6, 2026
| Lot number | 173 |
| Estimate | 200.00 - 400.00 USD |
| Category | Antiques & Furniture |
| Auction | Asian Antiques,Chinese Porcelain & Persian Rugs | No Reserve |
| Date | August 8, 2026 at 8:00 AM CDT |
| Auction house | Rivertown Antiques and Estate Services |
| Location | Houston, Texas |
A small Victorian food or butter mold with a detailed designs of a sheaf of wheat. The thick stoneware mold was for creating interesting patterns in jellies or butter. The ceramic is glazed in a thick off-white glaze that is smooth and shiny. MEASUREMENTS 4 ¼" (10.8 cm) long x 3 1/8" (7.9 cm) wide x 1 5/8" (4.1 cm) tall. Weighs 5.5 oz (145 g) CONDITION The mold has some hairlines at one end that don't go all the way through to the outside. There is a small chip on the inside of the foot. The mold also has heat stains and slight wear from use. It also has a few black spots from manufacture. The little mold would look great en masse with other Victorian molds all showing their patterns. It's a great look in the kitchen or dining room. Period: Late 19th Century Origin: United States Materials: Stoneware Dimensions: 4.25"W × 3.12"D × 1.62"H
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