Owlet Antique Wooden Springerle Cookie Molds Set of 4 Hand Carved Owl, Rabbit, Hearts

Lot of 4 Antique Hand-Carved Wooden Springerle / Speculaas Cookie & Butter Molds Description: Up for sale is a beautiful, highly collectible set of four antique hand-carved wooden molds. Traditionally used for making European Springerle cookies, Speculaas, or pressed butter, these unique folk-art pieces feature intricate, deeply carved intaglio designs. Each block features highly detailed motifs enclosed in classic notched oval and braided heart borders. Included Designs & Blocks: Block 1 (2-Oval Slim): Top: Cornucopia/Horn of Plenty | Bottom: Sitting Rabbit/Hare Block 2 (4-Heart Block): Features romantic folk designs including two different birds perched on branches and two distinct floral/cherry sprig motifs. Block 3 (4-Oval Block): Features a luck mushroom, a perched bird, a leaping fish, and a flower basket. Block 4 (2-Oval Slim): Top: Detailed Owl perched on a branch | Bottom: Flower Basket/Flower Pot. Dimensions (As Shown in Photos): Total length when placed side-by-side: Approx. 10.75 inches Individual Block Heights: Larger center blocks are approx. 4.25 inches tall; side slim blocks are approx. 4.5 inches tall. Individual Block Widths: Slim blocks are approx. 1.75 inches wide; larger square blocks are approx. 3.5 inches wide. Condition: Good antique/vintage condition with a gorgeous, authentic natural patina. The reverse sides show beautiful age-related wood staining and patina.