Historical information
This cake tray is an example of domestic baking equipment used in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The mixture would be cooked in a combustion, wood-fired oven, and the convenient handles at each end would be used to remove the tray after baking.
Significance
The cake tray is an example of domestic kitchen equipment used in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Its heavy weight indicates that it was used in a wood-fired or combustion oven. It is the forerunner of today's aluminium, non-stock and silicone baking trays.
Physical description
Cast iron cake tray with moulded half-sphere shapes for a dozen (12) cakes, gem scones, drop scones or other small baked items. The pan has handles on the short ends.
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