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Butter mold

Butter mold
Object name 
Butter mold
Date 
1825-1875
Related People 
Possible Source: Elie Nadelman
Medium 
Wood
Dimensions 
Overall: 4 1/2 x 4 1/4 in. ( 11.4 x 10.8 cm )
Description 
Treenware butter mold with slightly tapered cylindrical handle (made separately) and circular base carved with a radial design with circular sawtooth edge.
Object Number 
INV.1046
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Creative: Tronvig Group