Details Marchpane was a must-have at any Tudor banquet. From simple wafers stamped with intricate designs to elaborate sugar sculptures, marchpane was an essential feature of courtly feasts and celebrations. During the Tudor period (1485–1603), the craft of marchpane decoration became a highly skilled art form. Influential patrons commissioned ever more elaborate designs, impressing guests with delicately moulded confections. In 1615, poet and author Gervase Markham described marchpane’s importance in his book The English Huswife, stating that it should hold "the first place, the middle place, and the last place" in a banquet. To help you bring this fashionable Tudor delicacy to your own table, we have created a range of functional marchpane stampers, perfect for use with marzipan, firm shortbread, and sugar paste. For more information on how to use your marchpane stamper, watch our instructional video, which also includes a traditional marzipan and marchpane recipe. Materials Terracotta clay with a glazed finish Dimensions Height: Approx. 90 mm Diameter: Approx. 50 mm Production Each museum-quality replica is handcrafted using techniques faithful to the original Tudor craftsmen. Our stampers are made entirely by hand, using natural materials and historically accurate tools, ensuring that each piece is unique and authentically crafted. Ordering Information 'Add to Basket' Items: Ready to ship immediately. 'Pre-order' Items: Handmade to order within 90 days (longer for international orders). If your order includes both 'Add to Basket' and 'Pre-order' items, they will be shipped together once all items are ready. Shipping All orders are sent via second-class postal service as standard. If you require first-class shipping, please contact us for a custom quote. Postage Note: All items are carefully packaged to ensure they arrive in perfect condition. Bring a taste of Tudor banqueting into your home with this beautifully handcrafted marchpane stamper. Order today and recreate the splendour of the past in your own kitchen!
