Antique Wooden Foundry Mold

This object is an antique wooden foundry mold, likely dating back to the early 20th century. These industrial artifacts were meticulously hand-carved to create a positive form that would be pressed into sand to form a cavity for casting metal parts. This particular piece appears to be a pattern for a large industrial valve or pipe fitting, such as a gate valve or ball valve, as evidenced by the distinct flange-like structures and cylindrical ends. It features a rich, weathered wood grain with visible joinery and faint identification marks or numbers stamped onto the central body.

18"W x 5"D x 14.5"H