Antique Owl Chocolate Mold RARE

This appears to be a vintage or antique metal chocolate mold, likely used for making hollow chocolate figures. Design: The mold is shaped like an animal, possibly an owl or a bird, with detailed features. Material: It is made of metal, likely tin-plated, a common material for early chocolate molds. Functionality: The two halves are hinged and secured with a clasp mechanism on the side, allowing the mold to be opened and closed easily. Origin: Similar molds were often produced in France, Belgium, and Holland during the late 19th and early-to-mid 20th centuries. Usage: These items are now primarily valued as decorative collectibles rather than for actual food preparation.