Large 2 part Solid Wood Casting Mold Pattern Unusual Geometric Configurations

Description

Large 2 part Unusual Geometric Configurations Valve Body Casting shapes
Two sided pattern.
overall: 13 3/8" by 9 3/8",  by 5 1/2" thick (both sides together)
This was a pattern that was used for making a hydraulic valve.
Solid Mahogany pattern.   Weighs 9 pounds
Today, there are almost no molds made anymore from wood.  They are either made from plastic stock or metal.
This mold  is from an age of days gone by, where most patterns were made from wood.
Pattern making is a  highly skilled trade that required a lot of handwork years ago, now most everything is made with CAD CAM machines.   Pattern making required often working within 5/1000ths of an inch, and was one of the highest paid trades.
My father is winding down his 50 year pattern industry business, and this came from his pattern archives.
This was the original wood mold, my fathers' business was subcontracted by a  foundry to make this original mold.
My fathers' shop either painted all red, or left natural wood
I packed this at the shop, it came out of  storage, I wiped it off but it is  still a little  dirty,  I am mentioning this so that you do not open them up somewhere that you would not want dirty items on.
See my other wood pattern molds I am offering!
Overall  very nice condition.
This will make a great wall decoration if you love industrial related items!
Decorate your shop or man cave.
Please email with any specific questions prior to buying.