2 ANTIQUE 1900s German Dutch Springerle Wood Cookie Molds Hand-carved, RELIGIOUS

The two molds in the image are antique wooden devotional plaques that are springerle cookie/butter molds depicting Christian symbols and a religious figure.

Symbolism

• Left Plaque (Heart, Anchor, and Cross):

This is a traditional Christian symbol representing the three theological virtues: faith, hope, and love (or charity).

• The cross symbolizes faith in

Christ's sacrifice and resurrection.

• The anchor symbolizes hope and steadfastness, as described in Hebrews 6:19 as an "anchor for the soul".

• The heart symbolizes selfless, unconditional love, which is considered the greatest of these virtues (1 Corinthians 13:13).

• Right Plaque (Cleric with Book):

This carving depicts a figure in a bishop's or pope's attire (indicated by the mitre or tiara) holding an open book. This is likely a representation of a specific saint or a prominent religious figure, possibly an early Church Father or an apostle often depicted with a book, such as Saint Augustine of Hippo or Saint John the Evangelist.

The book signifies wisdom or a specific holy text.

These types of items are common in religious art and personal devotion, used as a reminder of Christian principles.

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