ASSORTED SHEET-IRON / TIN AND COPPER-PLATED FIGURAL FOOD MOLDS, LOT OF SIX, pressed sheet iron with copper plated tops, four examples with a stylized patterned wall, comprising deep relief mold patterns including a two-piece set with eagle in a folded-back neck position, each with a hanging hook; an ear of corn; a pear; a sheaf of wheat, impressed "793 / 1 / ENGLAND", and with a hanging hook; and a large diamond-form example of strawberries, top and bottom are each removable, impressed "T. MILLS & BROS", / "130 IN. 8 ST. / PHILA". Together with an oval-form sheet-iron/tin protective rim with soldered seamed construction. Seven pieces total. Late 19th/early 20th century. 3" to 4 1/2" HOA.
Provenance: The collection of the late Theodore "Ted" and Alvina Breckel, Oley, PA and Winnetka, IL.
T. Mills box: Mongenas Antiques, Loveland, OH, Newport (RI) Show, 8/11/2007.
Ex-collection of Gene King.

Very good overall condition with expected wear, some minor denting, one eagle with a replaced hanging hook.