Small Heart
Cheese Mold 

Probably Pennsylvania, ca. mid to 3rd quarter, 19th century.

Tinned sheet iron, hand-pierced, worked into a heart shape with rolled edges, attached handle, and raised feet. This mold was used to drain whey from soft cheeses, allowing the curds to form into a heart shape. The feet raised the strainer for draining. The handle was used for lifting as well as hanging for storage.

Original dry surface. Solidly made. Proper burnishing on the bottom of the feet from legitimate wear. About 6 inches long x 5 wide x 2 tall.