Lot 257A:
Trio Antique Carved Wood Plunger Butter Molds
Sold for: $80
Description
This lot comprises a trio of antique wooden butter stamps, each complete with its original cylindrical sleeve and plunger mechanism. Carved from solid hardwood, these kitchen implements exhibit a rich, aged patina. The set features three different relief-carved designs: a traditional wheat sheaf, a stylized three-lobed leaf or fern, and an oak branch with a single leaf and three acorns. Each plunger is designed with a circular face for the carving and a turned handle topped with a rounded knob. These molds were common in late 19th to early 20th-century households for pressing decorative patterns into blocks of butter. No maker’s marks, signatures, or patent information are discernible on the items.
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