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Fri, May 29, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Lot 508

A Primitive Four-Hole Wooden Sugar Mold

Estimate: $30 - $10,000

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$0 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,500 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $1,000
$10,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
A hand-carved primitive wooden object, identified through market consensus as a sugar mold, fashioned from a single rectangular block. The piece features four circular, bowl-shaped depressions hollowed out of the top surface. The wood exhibits a weathered, rustic appearance with visible grain, knots, and surface irregularities, including chips and cracks consistent with age and hand-tooling. The coloration is variegated, ranging from light tan to dark brown, with a notable darker stain or weathered patch on one end. This form is frequently utilized in contemporary decorative contexts as a candle holder. No maker marks or signatures are visible.

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