Gietvorm voor het handvat van een tinnen kan 1621

This 17th-century cast iron mold, measuring 16.5 cm in length, was used to create the handle of a tin can. This example of a utilitarian object, crafted by an anonymous artist, provides insight into the manufacturing process of everyday objects in the early modern period. The intricate design of the mold demonstrates the level of skill required to create these items, and the surviving piece offers a tangible connection to the past. This artifact, despite its humble origins, speaks volumes about the ingenuity and craftsmanship of the time.