Vintage 1940s Pewter Elephant Ice Cream Mold

This vintage pewter mold was made by American New York manufacturer Eppelsheimer and Co. While the mold’s exterior is otherwise nondescript, the interior, where the ice cream was poured and frozen, clearly depicts the elephant’s tusk, trunk, and ears. Once frozen, ice cream makers could embellish their confections by painting on a layer of food coloring. These individual molded ice creams would then be served for special occasions or holiday meals. As American holidays became more commercialized in the early twentieth century, the demand for variety in ice cream molds increased. Please see our other listings for additional vintage ice cream molds. USA Circa 1940s Pewter 4" L x 3.5" H Excellent Vintage Condition This vintage item may contain blemishes, wear, or other minor imperfections which gives each piece its one-of-a-kind character. 2401-66W