Dark wax butter mold from the 18th century

Round mold with a dark wax cast from 1737 featuring a negative impression of the great Austrian imperial coat of arms, specifically a double-headed eagle crowned with two swords between its talons. Inside, at chest height, there is a shield with fine weaponry, likely referencing vassal families. The ends of the shield display the initials IG – S at the top and M – S at the bottom, along with the date 1737. The edge is bordered with leaf motifs. The form has a hook at the top end, and the side edges show signs of wear from ropes, which probably allowed it to be hung when not in use. It is in good condition, with slight warping and restorations visible in the photos. Austro-Hungarian origin.

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