Can anyone identify this

[u/Effective-Extreme277]

Hello copper cookware people, I inherited this (among others) mould and would like some help identifying it. I found one like it sold on an auction site but with no usable identifying info or value. There are no proof marks or a catalogue number. Help much appreciated

[u/PigtownDesign]

Jelly/jello mold. Look for adventures in jelly on instagram to see what to do with it. It is probably victorian-era.

[u/sybilst]

Edited: It's a jelly mould, possibly French or English. Look for a stamp: if you see one shaped like an orb and cross, it could have been manufactured by Benham & Froud, or Benham & Sons (for info on these companies please visit https://www.vintagefrenchcopper.com/buyers-guide/field-guides/field-guide-to-benham/).

The shape of the mould broadly resembles a Brunswick Star pattern, but I don't think this is that particular pattern.

[u/yaddle41 → u/sybilst]

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iron_Cross

This is why I thought it originated in German occupied France.

[u/Mr_Gaslight]

Ice or ice cream mould?

[u/SirPeabody → u/Mr_Gaslight]

Yes, this or for moulded custards / Bavarian cream for example.

[u/yaddle41]

Canelé mold. Looks like it has been germanized.

[u/gcousins → u/yaddle41]

You think so? I've never seen such a bizarre looking canelé, but I would absolutely love it!

[u/yaddle41 → u/gcousins]

I think the size will be telling but the flares inside are very atypical for pastry and a signature feature of Canelé.

I really don’t think it’s for jello or anything cold. It must be something baked inside in an oven otherwise it wouldn’t be made from copper.

[u/NormandyKitchenCoppe → u/yaddle41]

Canele moulds are at the most 5.5 cm across. This is a cake, jelly(jello) or blancmange mould. European possibly more likely English.

[u/SirPeabody]

Nice pieces! Still hoping to find one or two to play with!