Biscuit mould Carved from a single piece of wood. Rectangular in shape, it is decorated with intaglio carvings and, on one side, depicts a peasant couple set against a rich background of zigzag lines, foliage and lozenges. On the other side, a thistle on a leafy stem is depicted, with the background richly decorated with foliage and lozenges, and the border emphasised by a frieze of interlocking zigzags. Notches on the sides provide a grip. Switzerland, 19th century H. 13.7 cm – W. 9 cm Slots and a nail for hanging at the top