Welsh sycamore cheese mould.
Code: 10934
Dimensions:
D: 1" (2.5 cm)Di: 13" (33 cm)
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A circular Welsh carved sycamore cheese mould, with fluted outer circle round an inner carved band with elephants carved in the centre with the makers initials WK. The reverse side has carved circles and the makers initials WK. A rare piece of Welsh treen with exceptional colour and carving. Sycamore was used for kitchen utensils as it is non-toxic, fine grained , and does not stain or taint food, it has a smooth texture the fine straight grain being resistant to splitting. Carmarthenshire Circa 1830.
