“Lollipop” Butter Print  

Probably Northeast, ca. early to mid-19th century.

Hardwood, likely maple. Hand-carved with a hex-lobed star, each lobe separated by small flowers or sun-bursts. The back with geometrics, the handle with cross-hatching. Good color and surface, about 9 inches long, 2 ¾ diameter print.

See a very similar example on page 120 of “Butter Prints and Molds”, Paul Kindig. About 9 inches long x 2 ¾ inch diameter print.

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