This six-lion candy mould ticks two boxes for me—for I love LEOs and I love chocolate!
It was made in the 1910's and, judging from the weight of the metal, it was probably intended for a commercial candy maker. An exterior plating of copper lies-over the steel "tray." I picture all these little chocolate LEOs, wrapped-up in golden foil, sitting in a partitioned chocolate box. Such were the good old days—when each city or town supported its own Mom and Pop candy shop. Click on the photo above to learn more about this handsome relic of Edwardian Era chocolate-making.
More handsome LEOs tomorrow and in the days to come.
Though our Greenwich Village store is now permanently closed, LEO Design is still alive and well! Please visit our on-line store where we continue to sell Handsome Gifts (www.LEOdesignNYC.com).
To arrange a visit our Pittsburgh showroom (by private appointment only), please call 917-446-4248.