Decorative Mold, Gailstyn-Sutton, Lobster, Towle Japan, Ceramic, Vintage

• Vintage Decorative Mould, Lobster Ceramic Mold, Coastal Kitchen Decor, Jello Mold, Towle Gailstyn Sutton, Vintage Collectibles, Maritime Living, Hanging Wall Decor, (Discontinued) 
• Made in: Japan
• Vintage: 1981 - 1989
• Details: This is such a fun mould!  It has a big, bright, red lobster in the center surrounded by large green shells all around the mould.  It is pre-drilled on top and has a metallic ring attached as these are primarily meant for hanging as decor.  We don't know if these are oven safe, since they are hand painted, if using, best to use for cold pasta salads, Jello molds, congealed salads, etc.  The original label is still attached, it reads: "Made exclusively for Gailstyn-Sutton tm, Towle Company, Japan".  Would look great hanging on a wall in a kitchen or dining room.  Excellent decor for a coastal kitchen or beach house.  If you're adding to, or starting, your own collection of moulds, we hope this piece brings you great joy.   
• Materials: Ceramic
• Dimensions:  11 3/8 inches Long, 8.0 inches Wide (at its widest point), and 2 3/4 inches Tall
• Condition:  Vintage - Used.  Excellent Condition.  There are no chips, scratches, other defects on this piece.  Please review all pictures and make sure you love this item before purchasing, we can't accept returns.  Please remember these are VINTAGE and ANTIQUE items, they are NOT new, every effort has been made to show scratches, wear and tear and imperfections. 

Gailstyn-Sutton decorative molds are primarily designed as decor.  Some may use them for making Jello or other chilled desserts, not for baking in an oven.  They are made of ceramic and are not oven-safe, so using them for baking could damage the mold and potentially be unsafe.

Towle silversmith's history can be traced back as early as 1690 but it wasn't until 1857 that Anthony Frances Towle and his apprentice, William P. Jones, formed Towle & Jones.  They have a long and complicated history with acquisitions, bankruptcies and re-starts.  In 1979 Leonard Silver merged with Towle Manufacturing Co., as it relates to this piece, here is what we know:  GAILSTYN-SUTTON was a registered trademark of the Leonard Silver Manufacturing Co.  GAILSTYN-SUTTON trademark was filed in November, 1981 to sell household products in Glass, Wood, Ceramics, and Metal (not including precious metals).  In 1986 Gailstyn-Sutton was acquired by Syratech.  In 1989 the trademark registration for Gailstyn-Sutton was not renewed.  In 1990, Towle Silversmiths was also acquired by the holding company Syratech Inc., (they also owned Wallace Silversmiths and the International Silver Company).  All this helps us date this piece to pre-1990.  In 2006 Lifetime Brands acquired Syratech thereby acquiring Towle and all others.