Antique Pewter Ice Cream Mold #195 Stawberrys NR

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NR- This is a N o R eserve Auction -NR This mold is marked "195" It is 4-3/8" on the longest measure. It is in good condition. It is one of several that I am listing this week. It came from the estate of Reid McLain. The sales brochure pictured below dates from the mid 1960's. It shows some of frozen treats that Reid Mclain's Snow Bird's business offered. They were all made from the over 3500 antique molds in his collection. His collection later grew to over 5000 molds. The winner of this auction will receive a color copy of this brochure as will as a copy of a 1982 magazine article giving the history of the Reid Mclain mold collection. Reid McLain returned from WWII as a Lt. Col. in the US Army Air Corps. He opened the Snow Bird Drive-In and sold soft serve cones and other items. He began collecting antique molds as a hobby and in a small way was using them in his business. In 1954 the street in front of his business was turned into a one-way street and his retail business was cut in half. It was then that he really got into the mold business seriously. His collection eventually numbered around 5000, and most were antiques. McLain filled the molds with his own frozen custard and sometimes added color tints to create just the right look. His frozen treats became a claim of fame of sorts for him. They were served at a fortnight party for the Princess Grace and Prince Rainier of Monaco. In 1960 he designed a small scale mold for AT&T and shipped 423,000 treats to their rolling out parties for the Princess telephone. His Man in the Moon mold was on the menu when Neil Armstrong dined at the White House after walking on the moon. His Snow Bird drive-ins all closed back in 1971. When his business closes he down sided the collection but kept at least one of each of his molds. The lost of his collection was sold at an auction of his estate. This mold came from that auction. If t is damageit will be noted in the item description, or clearly shown in the photos. Time does not always allow for answers to email questions. Please base you decision to bid on the photos, description, my feedback, and the following: Satisfaction Guarantee A refund of the bid price will be given if: 1. Buyer upon receipt emails that item is being returned. 2. Buyer ships item back within 3 days in condition sent. NOTE: If the description has a substantial error, refund will include fees, and return shipping. What Will This Auction Cost Including Shipping? The cost of this auction is fixed. No options, No adjustment, No Surprises. 1, US Buyers: pay the high bid + $7.95 flat rate (S&H) fee. 2. International Buyers pay the high bid + $14.95 flat rate (S&H) fee. NOTE: I will not falsify Customs forms. 3 . After the first, all same day wins receive a $3 per auction discount to the S&H fee. INSURANCE 1. Shipping loss or damage is covered only if you choose the optional USPS insurance. If you choose not to insure, you are agreeing to wave your right to do a credit card charge back for a lost or damaged item. 2. For US Shipping $1.65 covers the first $50 of value. Higher value coverage will be extra. 3. International shipping insurance costs are higher, and will require a quote after auction ends. TERMS. 1. I will combine auction totals after the day's last auction ends.2. Payment is expected within 7 days, and item may be re-listed after 10 days. 3. I will only ship to an address copied from Ebay Checkout or buyer email. 4. Personal checks may delay shipping. 5. Indiana Residents pay 6% Sales Tax. Accepted Methods of Payment 1. To pay by Click 2. Use Personal Check, or Money Order to pay by mail. 3. No Paypal . Created by eBay Blackthorne ver. 3.1.98.0 read more

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