A "formella": a vintage ceramic "mustarda*"mould manufactured in Sicily.
*The "Mustarda" is a very thick marmalade made from cooked wine called must. This must is called mustu in Sicilian , hence the name mustarda. The must is freshly pressed juice of grapes before fermentation and cooked until it is reduced to half. After the must is cooled overnight, reduced to half again and stored in airtight containers It was a common gift to bring to neighbors and friends for Christmas; it was also used as a dessert for a special celebration or after a particular dinner.
Dating between the end of 1800 to the beginning of
the 1900.
In very good conditions considering it's age.
We are offering this traditional Sicilian ceramic plate for € 15,oo.
Length 15+ cm. Weight 260 gr.
If interested please send us an e-mail with the code P2 or description (Formella Pesce2) and we will send you a bill with handling and shipping costs as well as our bank coordinates.