A beautiful antique wooden cheese mold from France, traditionally used in the making and draining of cheese. Constructed from individual wooden staves and secured with bentwood bands, this utilitarian piece has developed a wonderfully soft, timeworn patina from years of age and use.
The interior construction is especially lovely, with a fitted wooden base surrounded by shaped staves and the irregularities that come from traditional craftsmanship. Its pale natural wood, simple form, and honest signs of wear give it the character of an old French farmhouse kitchen.
Today, this piece makes a wonderful decorative object—display it upright to show off the interior construction, stack it with antique breadboards and woodenware, or incorporate it into a collection of French culinary antiques.
Origin: France Material: Wood Style: Primitive / French Country / Farmhouse Use: Originally used for cheesemaking; recommended for decorative use today Condition: Antique condition with age-related wear, staining, surface marks, separations and irregularities to the wood and bentwood bands. Size/Measurements: 8.25" W x 4" H
