The object shown is a vintage aluminum 12-hole ravioli maker mold and press tray (similar to models made by Berarducci or IPS Torino Raviolamp).How It WorksMaterial: Lightweight cast aluminum construction with fluted edges to seal and cut the pasta.Capacity: Makes 12 individual round or square-pocket raviolis at once.Usage: A sheet of pasta dough is placed over the base tray, gently pressed into the cavities to form pockets, filled with meat or cheese, covered with a second sheet of dough, and sealed/cut using a rolling pin over the top press plate.