Manufacturer

Unidentified maker

Material

wood

Dimensions

Overall: 6 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. ( 16.5 x 14 cm )

Creation Date

circa 1825 – 1875

Description

Turned treenware butter mold composed of a plunger handle which attaches to a circular base and pierces a dome-shape cover; the underside of the base is carved with a pine cone and two acorns.

Provenance

Collection of New-York Historical Society

Kitchen Artifact ID

INV.1022