"Copper molds are a vintage baking tool that people don't use much anymore. They were regularly used during the Victorian era to make decorative, molded dishes like puddings, cakes, and breads. They were typically handmade by artisans and very ornate, molded into delightful shapes like fish, flowers, birds, rabbits, and fruit. However, handmade copper molds fell out of favor after World War I, as the materials weren't readily available and many of the craftsmen capable of making them had retired."
"You can easily find modern reproductions of these elaborate copper molds made by brands like Nordic Ware. If you discover a genuine antique version of one, it may just be part of a vintage cookware set that is worth a fortune today. Genuine copper molds can sell from $100-600 for one mold or more than $1,000 for a set. Before you actually use an antique mold for baking, just be aware of these signs that your vintage bakeware may not be food safe."
Copper molds were common Victorian-era baking tools used to make decorative molded puddings, cakes, and breads. They were typically handmade by artisans into ornate shapes like fish, flowers, birds, rabbits, and fruit. Handmade copper molds declined after World War I because materials became scarce and many skilled craftsmen retired. Modern reproductions by brands like Nordic Ware are widely available. Genuine antique copper molds can sell for $100–$600 each or over $1,000 for a set. Copper molds must be tin-lined to be food safe; unlined or damaged linings require relining or should be used only for decoration.
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