Bidspirit auction | Three Antique Wooden Plunger Style

Three Antique Wooden Plunger Style Butter Molds with Hand Carved Stamps - This lot features three antique wooden butter molds, each employing a two piece plunger design. The group includes two molds with a turned, polished finish and one mold in a natural, unfinished state. Each mold consists of a tapered cylindrical outer casing and a central plunger that terminates in a hand carved decorative stamp. The stamps feature folk art motifs, including a stylized six petal floral primrose design, a deeply incised starburst pattern, and a multi point starburst or wheat variant design. The wood shows tool marks from turning and hand carving, with a varied patina developed through age and historical use. No maker's marks, patent dates, or signatures are visible on the exterior casings or the faces of the stamps. Width: 4 inches across the base.Height: 4 1/2 inches to the top of the plunger handle.