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Antique, over 100 years old, Metal Culinary Mold
Maison Létang Fils, Paris
!!Rare Monumental 20-Inch (50 cm)!!
Antique Two-Part Fish Chocolate Mold
Up for sale or purchase is an extraordinarily rare, exhibition-sized antique 2-part metal fish chocolate mold from the prestigious French manufacturer Létang Fils, Paris. Up for sale or purchase is an extraordinarily rare, exhibition-sized antique 2-part metal fish chocolate mold from the prestigious French manufacturer Létang Fils, Paris. Dating from the late 19th to early 20th century, a monumental mold of this size was intended for grand bakery window displays rather than home use, making it an elite piece of culinary history.
Dimensions & Specifications:
• Total Length: Approx. 20 inches / 50
cm
• Maximum Depth/Height: Approx. 8.5
inches / 21.5 cm
• Weight: Heavy, commercial-grade tinned steel/iron
Markings & Production Numbers:
 • Stamped clearly on both crossbars:
\"LÉTANG FILS PARIS\" and
\"DEPOSÉ\" (Registered/Patented)
• Bracket Production Number: 844
• Mold Alignment Tab Number: 942
Condition & Completeness:
This set is completely intact-which is exceptionally rare for commercial molds of this age. It includes both of its original wide metal bridge brackets and all three original screw-down wing-nut butterfly key clips. The interior tin lining remains incredibly clean and highly reflective, featuring beautifully crisp engravings of individual fish scales, fins, and eyes. The exterior exhibits a gorgeous, rich antique dark patina with minor, authentic surtace oxidation along the outer seams consistent with its century-old age.International Shipping Notes:
We welcome global buyers! This item is shipped via \'s International Shipping program. It will be professionally disassembled and wrapped securely (with the three small wing-nuts packed separately to ensure they do not scratch the interior engraving during transit) before being forwarded to the global shipping hub.