Antique S&Co Pewter Bear Ice Cream Mold hand-painted figures So much fun

So much fun

I have not touched the brass on this piece but think it would shine up some if desired

Happily it stands tall and steady now on its own

from the hand-carved row of pillars holding up the front porch

Antique S&Co Pewter Bear Ice Cream Mold hand-painted figures So much funI just really liked the look of this bear, looking like he's got a belly full of honey, and a bit like the dough boy, and also, from the side, rather as if he's pouting. I'd think he could still be used to make a bear shaped ice cream pop, but I like him just standing around. 4 3 8 t x 2 1 2 wide. Earlyish 20th c. I believe, stamped 601 on the front and marked S&Co on the rear. Good condition, with a little corrosion to the pewter near the hinge, but