Don’t wobble when it comes to kitchen interior design: jelly moulds are a brilliant way to style a wall at home

Both copper and ceramic moulds are beautiful ornaments for any wall or shelf and can be bought at online auction for relatively little.

However, examples by the best makers and of the rarest designs are coveted by collectors meaning prices for some go into the hundreds or thousands of pounds, particularly a large collection of good quality examples such as this at Bonhams.

A collection of 20 late 19th century copper jelly and confectionery moulds sold at their top estimate for a hammer price of £4000 at Bonhams’ Home & Interiors sale on April 18.

But even Victorian examples can be reasonably affordable such as this Benham & Froud example.

This Victorian copper jelly mould, by Benham & Froud, sold for a hammer price of £55 at Stride & Son on April 21.

Here are some examples coming up at auction this month at the more affordable level.

This group of copper moulds and cups is estimated at £40-60 at Gorringe’s on April 24.

This group of 19th century copper kitchenalia includes three French domed jelly moulds (alongside a lidded jug, jam pan, small saucepan and a lidded pot). The group is estimated at £100-200 at Catherine Southon on April 26.

Two small copper moulds inscribed AB are estimated at £30-50 at John Rolfe Auctions on May 13.

For ardent collectors rare examples are fought over. A recent auction record was set at Brighton & Hove Auctions last month.

A rare Victorian copper jelly mould shaped as a tortoise or turtle, £2000 at Brighton & Hove Auctions.

This example, by Benham & Froud, was in the shape of a turtle or tortoise making it very desirable and it sold for a hammer price of £2000. Read more about it in Antiques Trade Gazette.

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