Manufacturer

Unidentified maker

Material

wood

Dimensions

Overall: 5 x 4 1/2 in. ( 12.7 x 11.4 cm )

Creation Date

circa 1825 – 1875

Description

Turned treenware butter mold composed of a baluster handle attached to a circular base which has a six-pointed star carved into the underside.

Provenance

Purchased from Elie Nadelman
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman

Kitchen Artifact ID

1937.1573