Lobster-shaped chocolate mold

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Description:

This chocolate mold was manufactured between 1952 and 1972 by Randle & Smith, a company founded in Birmingham, England at the end of World War II. The owners of Randle & Smith sought out workers from the leading chocolate mold company, Anton Reiche, of Dresden, Germany, who had been displaced by World War II bombings. Reiche was well known for its quality and intricate designs.

Maker: Randle & Smith

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United Kingdom: England, Birmingham, Birmingham

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Credit Line: Gift of the Chocolate Manufacturers Association of the USA

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: AG.76-FT-04.0018Catalog Number: 76-FT-04.0018Accession Number: 315132

Object Name: mold, chocolatechocolate mold, lobster

Measurements: overall: 16.8 cm x 6.9 cm; 6 5/8 in x 2 11/16 in

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-cd10-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_867642

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