Collector's Guide to Antique Chocolate Molds with Values [Paperback]

Wendy Mullen (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 2002

Remember getting that chocolate bunny for Easter? It was probably mass-produced in a factory, but during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, intricately detailed chocolate moulds were used to create everything from common rabbits to clowns and children. With over 250 colour photographs and illustrations, the beautiful and rare chocolate moulds pictured in this book will be invaluable for identifying and valuing your own collection. It may well start many new enthusiasts on the road to an exciting chocolate mould collection. This book will guide you through the early history of chocolate makers and delve into the most popular manufacturers of chocolate moulds. It also gives today's market values for antique chocolate moulds. Whether you're an expert collector or a novice, this book is a definite must have for your library.

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About the Author

Wendy Mullen

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Hobby House Press (April 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0875886183
• ISBN-13: 978-0875886183
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,451,561 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Hello Everyone,
My name is Wendy Kolar Mullen - a native Californian - raised in Morgan Hill where I attended Live Oak High School.
I am Married and a mother to 3 boys.
I love antique chocolate molds, art, books, travel, gardening, dark chocolate, collecting sea glass & sea shells.
My latest book on Candy Containers was published by Husum in Germany in November 2009 for the Holidays-it is available on Amazon.de or Amazon.co.uk
The title is "Candy Containers" :0)
Please visit my website to learn more about one of my favorite hobbies...Antique Chocolate Molds! Http://www.VictorianChocolateMolds.com
I truly hope you find something enjoyable in my books--Wendy

Customer Reviews

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars FABULOUS BOOK, January 28, 2003

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Debbie Trujillo (Glendale, AZ) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Collector's Guide to Antique Chocolate Molds with Values (Paperback)

I was very impressed with this book. The pictures were beautiful and so vivid. I gained so much knowledge of chocolate molds, there was so much information. I display my book on the coffee table, it is a real conversation starter.
I located the author's website at: [URL]. The site has great deals on your favorite chocolate molds.
I would highly recommend this book.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous Reference & "Wish Book"!, August 2, 2003

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Anne Berbling (Sikeston, MO USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Collector's Guide to Antique Chocolate Molds with Values (Paperback)

Wendy's passion for these exquisite little works of art is evident in her first "Collector's Guide"!~ Fabulous photography and colorful antique postcards displayed with the moulds just add to this wonderful book's appeal~ I highly recommend it to anyone who loves chocolate moulds, antiques, or who just appreciates the fine workmanship in everyday items of a bygone era. I personally use it as my "wish book", hoping to come across more of these great moulds in the future!~ Excellent!!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Book - Full of History!, April 26, 2002

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B. Porter (Sandy, Utah) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Collector's Guide to Antique Chocolate Molds with Values (Paperback)

I was thrilled when I was able to get an autographed copy of this wonderful book! I was even more excited when I opened it! It is FULL of gorgeous pictures of antique chocolate molds! It gives us a wonderful history of these treasures! It also includes beautiful photos of antique post cards and other special memorabilia from the past, that correlate with these special molds. It is an exquisite book! I have shown it to others who have thoroughly enjoyed reading it, too! This book is a one-of-a-kind resource for valuing these wonderful pieces from the past! The author, Wendy Mullen, clearly went to great lengths to give us the information AND treat us to many extras! I am very impressed with this book and can't wait to see what else Ms. Mullen will give us!