American Yellow Ware Mold, “Baby with Grapes” I. W. Cory, Trenton, NJ

This very unusual food mold shows a baby surrounded by grape clusters and leaves. It is the only one of such a design that we have seen and one of the very few with an American maker’s mark: “I. W. Cory, Trenton, NJ”

Ira W. Cory is listed as working in Trenton 1867-70.

A few minor chips.

There is an old collector’s label attached.

New Jersey 1860's c.H: 4.5"W: 7.2"D: 5.5"Reference number: 24578