This exquisite moule à turban embodies the sculptural elegance of early 20th-century French copperwork. Its tight spiral form — sometimes called a baba or charlotte mold — was a pâtisserie essential from the Belle Époque through the 1930s, prized for its ability to turn out desserts that looked as refined as they tasted.

The swirling lobes, twisting upward like the folds of a turban, catch and reflect light beautifully — the same reason these molds were often hung on open kitchen walls, gleaming among copper saucepans and preserving pans. Hand-hammered from thick copper with a soft tin lining, it was likely crafted in Normandy or the Loire region, both known for high-quality domestic copper production during this period.

Originally used for baba au rhum, molded cakes, gelées, or even savory aspics, this smaller size (5.5" diameter x 3.5" tall) was ideal for individual servings or for the home cook’s table presentation. The attached hanging loop suggests it was as much a point of pride as a tool of daily life.

Today, it makes a stunning accent in a copper display — its warm, rosy patina and gentle wear tell of generations of Sunday dinners and holiday feasts

Size: 5.5" diameter x 3.5" high
 Material: Solid copper, tin-lined interior
 Origin: France, c.1920–1940
 Condition: Excellent vintage patina, minor surface marks consistent with age and hand use.