What is it????

[jtw1313]

I’m guessing this is some kind of wooden foundry mold?? Measuring 9 inches in height 8 inches in diameter and smaller circle measures 5 inches in diameter. Nothing comes apart

 

[jewelerguy]

the pics are a little off color so I can't be sure. The metal looks like brass, so I'm going to say a brass anvil of some sort. Possibly for jewelry

 

[jtw1313]

It’s all wood

 

[releventchair]

Could be an old pattern (or part of one) for mold making as you suspect..

 

[Breezie]

I think you're correct to say it's a wooden foundry mold. This one was made into an end table.
https://www.1ofakindobjectdesign.com/portfolio/foundry-mold-end-table/

Southern Smiles
Breezie

 

[ticndig]

cheese press ?

 

[jewelerguy]

the pics are a little off color so I can't be sure. The metal looks like brass, so I'm going to say a brass anvil of some sort. Possibly for jewelry

It’s all wood

ok. man I need some new glasses

 

[jtw1313]

Lol

 

[Tony in SC]

Yep!! Looks like a mold pattern.

 

[DCMatt]

Milliner's mold (AKA hat block). I think yours is for making "pillbox" hats. They were made popular in the early 1960's by Jackie O.



I guess she was still Jackie 'K'(ennedy) in the early 1960's...