Antique Bronze Spoon Mould for Casting Pewter 18th/19th Century

An unusual antique two-part mould originally used to cast a pewter tablespoon.

Substantially made from cast bronze or brass, the mould separates into two matching halves. Locating pins and corresponding holes allow the sections to fit together securely, forming the complete spoon-shaped casting cavity. Molten pewter or another low-melting-point metal would have been poured through the opening at the end of the handle. Once cooled, the mould was separated and the newly cast spoon removed and finished by hand.

The mould produces a simple traditional spoon with an oval bowl, plain rounded handle and raised rattail detail to the reverse. Its wonderfully aged surface, workshop marks and dark coppery patina make it a fascinating example of early metalworking history. An excellent collector’s piece for display alongside antique kitchenalia, pewter, traditional tools or metalworking equipment.