How Do You Collect Old Chocolate Molds?
Collecting antique chocolate molds is for those that have a passion for old things and chocolate. Antique chocolate molds from the 19th century are usually some type of metal and come in all shapes and sizes. Here are some things to keep in mind before you start your own antique chocolate mold collection. Do your research. If you want vintage molds, you may be paying a premium price because many molds were melted down for the WWI effort. So make sure you are getting a genuine item by studying the collector’s guides for antique chocolate molds at your local library. Frequent the online auctions. You will find collectors fighting over molds at sites like eBay. Here you can also see what the molds sold for and get an idea of what is a fair price for a similar piece. Make sure the chocolate mold is in working order if you plan on molding chocolate with it. That is the best thing about collecting this type of item; with proper care you can still use it for its intended purpose. A chocolate
