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Butter Print Stamp ‘Acorn’

Butter Print Stamp ‘Acorn’

$448.00 AUD
$448.00 AUD
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Late Victorian

Circa late 19th to early 20th century | England

A large, exceptionally carved, antique wooden butter print of a small but mighty acorn (see The Gen). Butter prints were used in Victorian times to decorate butter with the farmer’s motif once it had been churned. A wonderful addition to any kitchen to create that farmhouse kitchen style.

DIMENSIONS: Diameter of stamp face 11.8 cm, Height 10 cm.

CONDITION: In excellent condition, wear consistent with an antique age and use. There is a crack to the reverse of the print but it does not appear on the front.

REFERENCES: For examples of similar antique butter prints of acorns, see Butter Molds A Primitive Art Form, James E. Trice, Wallace-Homestead Book Co, 1973, pp 44–46. 

 

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THE GEN

“The acorn was another popular motif used throughout the land. The reason for its popularity are as varied as the designs that have shown up. One reason was the belief that possession of the acorn was a symbol of strength since it is the fruit of the mighty oak.” (Butter Molds A Primitive Art Form, James E. Trice, Wallace-Homestead Book Co, 1973, p. 33)

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