בידספיריט | 19th Century Pennsylvania Dutch Butter

19th Century Pennsylvania Dutch Butter Press - This Burl wood butter press is an excellent example of 19th century primitive Pennsylvania Dutch culture. The top section features a deeply hand-carved, stylized six-petal star or hex flower inside a faint circular outline, which is a classic Pennsylvania fold art motif symbolizing good fortune and protection. The bottom circular cavity features prominent vertical ridges (resembling that of a butter paddle or washboard texture) meant to leave an institutional texture or portioning guide on the butter block. In 19th century farming households, these boards acted as signature branding marks. When farm families sold their butter at local Lancaster County markets, the unique motif identified the specific dairy maker to customers. It unique piece is carved from a single dense slab of native hardwood with a rich, authentic aged patina and an attached top iron ring for hanging. Measures approx. 13 3/4” x 8 1/2”. Condition: Absence of a condition statement does not imply the lot is in perfect condition, free from flaws, restoration, or the effects of aging/use. Request Condition Reports via email or telephone in advance of the auction. Any condition report verbally or written is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The buyer is expected to be the expert. Country of origin, material is not guaranteed. Credit or Debit Card payments by New Buyers of high value items, gold, or silver will not be accepted; instead, form of payment must be cash, cashier's check, money order, or electronic funds transfer. // Registration, bidding, and participation in this auction constitute the bidder?s electronic acceptance of these Terms and Conditions, forming a legally binding contract enforceable under applicable law.