Antique Father Christmas Santa Chocolate Mold- Germany, #171, 7.75" For Sale

The Antique Father Christmas Santa Chocolate Mold from Germany is a large holiday-themed baking accessory perfect for creating festive Christmas treats. Measuring 7.75 inches in height, this original silver-colored mold features intricate details of Santa Claus, making it a unique and collectible item for any kitchen enthusiast. Ideal for baking chocolate and other confections, this vintage mold adds a touch of nostalgia to your holiday baking traditions.
This antique German metal chocolate mold depicting a traditional Father Christmas or Belsnickel figure.
Item Specifications• Type: Two-part metal confectionary mold (halved shell used for pouring hollow or solid figures)• Origin: Made in Germany (indicated by the stamp on the upper flange). Confirms it was manufactured in Germany, which was the global epicenter for high-quality metal confectionary molds during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Famous German manufacturers like Anton Reiche produced tens of thousands of intricate designs like this one.• Design Details: Features a traditional, long-bearded Santa Claus wearing a tall, pointed hood/cap and carrying a sack or switch over his shoulder.• Markings: It bears the mold identification #171 along its top border. This is the design or mold model number assigned by the factory catalog to this specific Santa figure. This (#98)typically denotes either the size code (such as height in millimeters) or a specific production run indicator.