Butter mold

1800-1900

Measurements

3 in x 4-3/8 in (dia)

Materials

Unidentified white wood with fine grain

Credit Line

Historic Odessa Foundation

Accession Number

2017.34

Condition Notes

A two-inch section of the outer edge has broken off.

Provenance

Found in collections.

Comments

The butter mold, having a lathe-turned body and knob handle, has a stylized pineapple plant carved into the end, which was used to decorate a large pat of butter for presentation at the table.