{"product_id":"antique-french-letang-fils-fish-shellfish-chocolate-mould-no-4144","title":"Antique French Létang Fils Fish \u0026 Shellfish Chocolate Mould – No. 4144","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntique French Létang Fils Fish \u0026amp; Shellfish Chocolate Mould – No. 4144\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wonderful antique French chocolate mould by Létang Fils of Paris, featuring twelve beautifully detailed fish, shellfish and other seafood designs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDating to the early 20th century, this charming rectangular metal mould features an assortment of marine creatures, including fish, prawns, a lobster and various shells, each individually formed with lovely attention to detail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufactured by Létang Fils, the renowned Parisian maker of chocolate and confectionery moulds established in 1832, the piece bears the impressed maker's mark and address, 'LÉTANG FILS, 108 RUE VIEILLE DU TEMPLE, PARIS', together with the pattern number 4144.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe mould has developed an attractive aged patina, with the finely detailed impressions remaining beautifully defined.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA lovely example of antique French kitchenalia, perfect for collectors of chocolate moulds, traditional confectionery equipment or as a decorative piece in a country kitchen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood antique condition with surface wear, scratches, tarnishing and areas of discolouration consistent with age and use. The mould retains its attractive original patina. Please study the photographs as these form part of the description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eH: 10.7 cm x L: 19.6 cm × W: 1.8 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEra\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarly 20th century, circa 1900–1930s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Letang FIls","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57947325202812,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/9302\/3204\/files\/666421C6-F485-4C60-8F0D-14D4B54CC472.jpg?v=1792956954","url":"https:\/\/www.vintagewhiteantiques.com\/products\/antique-french-letang-fils-fish-shellfish-chocolate-mould-no-4144","provider":"Vintage White Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}