Primitive Antique Large Wood Butter Mold Press Carved Acorns and Leaf

Description: Due to the increase in volume of packages being shipped through the US Postal System, shipping times have occasionally been longer than those estimated by either eBay or the USPS tracking tool. Primitive wood butter mold with carved design of two acornsand a leaf (possibly supposed to represent an oak leaf). The height to the top of the plunger's handle is about 5.5". The wood body of the mold, and to some extent the carved mold insert,has dried slightly oval over the years ... I've heard thatthis also happens to antique carved wood bowls. The opening at the bottom of the mold body measures about 4 3/8" in one direction and about 4 1/8" in the other direction.The carved mold measures about 3.5" in one direction and 3 3/8" in the other direction. The previous owner painted the top of the body of the moldwith black paint - not too neatly ... some errant black paint on handle and on the side. Also there is a blotch of green paint on the side of the mold ... My best guess is that theitem sitting next to this mold was being painted green and the brush accidently touch this mold (just a guess, though).Most noticeable paint blotches and splatters are shown inin photos #17 through #20. There are a few small, minor cracks in the wood - topof the plunger handle and top of the mold, mainly.These are shown in photo #17.There is a small chip in the side/edge of the carved plunger, whichis visible in photo #2 and at the very top of photo #10. Some discolored dark spots on the carved design. Some small white marks on the black painted part of the mold body.A few small nicks and dings in the wood from years ofuse and being on display. MEASUREMENTS about 5.5" tall just over 4.75" wide at the widest part Should you wish to buy more than one item/lot from me, I will be happy to package items together so that you can save on shipping charges as longas the items will travel together safely. Please contact me if you are interested inhaving two or more of my items shipped together in one package. Please visit my other auctions/listings as I hope to be listing more great items while I continue to go through our years of inherited and accumulated treasures. I try to describe and photograph items as thoroughly as possible but should you have any questions please ask before bidding or buying. Any coins, rulers, or scales that may be visible in the photos are not included in the listing and are shown for reference only. Please note that computer monitors do not represent colors equally on different computers so the actual colors of the items may vary slightly from what appears on your screen. I usually only dust items off with a soft brush but do not actually clean them .... I leave the decision 'to clean or not to clean' up to the buyer. Nonpayment will be handled automatically according to eBay resolution policies. I will pack items in clean recycled materials whenever possible. All "used" items are sold "as is" but ultimately, I want you to be happy with your purchase ... so I do accept returns within 30 days of receiving item for a refund of your original payment. Item must be returned in original condition with all original packing materials. If you have any issues with an item I have shipped to you, please contact me as soon as possible so that we can come to a resolution.

Price: 38 USD

Location: Villanova, Pennsylvania

End Time: 2024-08-23T03:47:52.000Z

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