Vintage Wooden Industrial Foundry Mold – 4-Part Cast Pattern

Description :
This striking industrial mold is a salvaged wooden foundry pattern used for sand casting metal parts. Featuring four symmetrical raised forms on one face, this red-painted mold displays heavy patina, surface checking, and metal fasteners that speak to its history of repeated use in manufacturing. Made of hardwood with relief carvings and dowel-joined reinforcements, it makes a bold statement piece for industrial décor, or can be repurposed as wall art or a tabletop base.

Era: Early-to-Mid 20th Century

Style: Industrial / Primitive Utility

Technique: Hand-carved and lathe-cut wood form with precision-jigged symmetry for repeat casting applications

Tools Used: Lathe, hand saw, chisel, square gauge, steel fasteners

History: These wooden molds were used in sand casting processes in foundries to create metal components for machinery and industry. Each mold was part of a custom casting setup used until worn or updated.

Manufacturer / Maker: Maker: Unknown (possibly marked with "28 SMP" as a mold ID code)

Measurements: 20 ¾" W x 14 ¼" T x 3 ¾" D

Suggested Weight: Approximately 10–12 lbs

Item Number : P13504

Category : Industrial Misc

Brand : UK

Measurements

Width : 20 ¾"
Depth : 3 ¾"
Length : 14 ¼"