Vintage Walter Baker Chocolate Mold Pan Industrial Bakery Baking Metal Sign 19.5 For Sale

Vintage Walter Baker & Co. Industrial Chocolate Bar Mold PanUp for sale is an authentic, heavy-duty vintage Walter Baker & Co. commercial chocolate mold pan. This industrial factory piece was originally used inside a production facility to mold massive, institutional-sized 5-pound blocks of chocolate.It features a beautiful dual-sided display potential. The interior functions as a mirror-finished recessed wall tray with reversed lettering, while the back showcases a striking, crisp 3D raised "BAKER'S" logo alongside the iconic embossed "Chocolate Lady" (La Belle Chocolatière) emblem. It looks fantastic displayed as a rugged industrial wall tray or flipped over as a unique metal advertising sign.Item Specifications & Measurements:

• Brand: Walter Baker & Co. (Authentic Commercial/Factory Equipment)
• Dimensions: Approximately 19.5" Long x 10.5" Wide x 2" Deep
• Weight: Heavy-duty construction, weighing exactly 3 lbs 11.2 oz (1,679 grams) unpackaged.
• Material: Factory-grade commercial tinned steel / metal alloy.

Condition & "Time Wear" Report:This piece features beautiful, authentic age-appropriate character and true industrial "time wear" that collectors love. It has been left entirely uncleaned to protect its highly prized antique patina.

• Structure: Outstanding structural condition. The frame edges are perfectly straight, and all four corners remain completely square and unbent.
• Exterior (Back/Raised Sign Side): Highly preserved with an exceptional natural luster. Decades of handling have naturally polished the high-points of the raised "BAKER'S" lettering and dress emblem, making them pop against a slightly darker, pewter-toned background. Minor perimeter age lines and tiny pricks of light surface rust are present around the folded outer rim.
• Interior (Front/Mold Side): Retains its brilliant factory mirror finish. Displays genuine factory-use markings, including horizontal surface scuff lines from chocolate scrapers. Light, stable green verdigris and dark gray oxidation speckling are nestled neatly within the deep crevices of the lettering and the woman's dress.

Shipping & Handling:Due to the large 19.5-inch length and heavy commercial weight, shipping will be Calculated Shipping based on your exact location. The item will be wrapped securely in heavy bubble wrap and shipped in a sturdy, oversized box to prevent any bending or shifting during transit.Please review all high-resolution photos carefully, as they serve as the primary visual description of the item’s condition. Feel free to message me with any questions or serious offers!