Vintage Dutch Speculaas Mold Wood Cookie Press Girl Woman Figural Wall Plaque 13"

This is a beautiful vintage Dutch Speculaasplank (Speculaas cookie mold press) featuring a highly detailed relief carving of a traditional Dutch girl / woman in historic folkloric attire. Speculaas is the famous spiced shortcrust biscuit traditional to the Netherlands.

• Charming Folk Art Design: She is depicted wearing the iconic Dutch winged lace bonnet (cap), a detailed patterned lace collar/chest piece, and a full A-line apron skirt, standing with her hands on her hips with a charming, subtle smile.

• Authentic Provenance: The back of the board retains its original vintage retail foil sticker from "Joop Roukens" in Geleen/Sittard (The Netherlands), a historic and well-regarded Dutch boutique for fine home goods and interior decor. This adds a wonderful layer of authenticity and storytelling value for collectors.

• Versatile Decor & Function: Includes a pre-drilled hole at the top rear for easy hanging. While it remains functional for traditional baking, it makes an exceptional rustic kitchen wall hanging, farmhouse accent, or European folk-art collector's piece.

Size and Weight

• Length: 12.75 inches (approx. 32.4 cm)

• Width: 4.5 inches (approx. 11.4 cm)

• Depth: 0.75 inches (approx. 1.9 cm)

• Weight: 1 lb. (approx. 453 g)

Material

• Solid Hardwood (Likely European Beechwood or Oak)

  • Carved from a premium, dense hardwood traditionally selected for biscuit molds to ensure crisp dough release and long-lasting durability.

Condition

• Overall: Great vintage condition with a gorgeous, warm, naturally aged wood patina and nice weight.

• Front (Carving): The figural details and facial expressions remain very sharp and well-defined. No major cracks, chips, or deep gouges. Shows minor surface wear, faint scuffs, and light signs of age appropriate for an authentic vintage piece.

• Back: Shows some light age-related wood grain discoloration and standard faint spots from previous storage. The vintage "Joop Roukens" sticker shows minor fading but remains completely intact and perfectly legible.

• Edges: Solid structural integrity throughout, showing smooth, aged end-grain and original old saw-cut marks on the edges. (Please inspect all high-resolution photos for close-up details).