SNUFF MORTAR and PESTLE
This uncommon mortar and pestle was used for powdering snuff. This particular example is made from chestnut with a short cavity as snuff was powdered in small quantities. The pestle is also of chestnut with a snobby end. See Early American Wooden Ware p. 148 for a photo of a similar one (perhaps the exact one) for additional information. (HODE)
Dimensions: Mortar: 71/2"H, 23/4"Dia., Pestle: 63/4"H
List Price: $975
WOODEN BOWL -EARLY BLUE/GREEN PAINT -1800's
A great looking American maple footed blue/green bowl in outstanding condition with no cracks or chips. Note the lip on top with the incised band. (GMAR)
Dimensions: 12" and 13" Diameter (Just what you want in an old bowl)
List Price: $395
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EARLY SMALL PAINTED WOODEN BOWL
EARLY SMALL PAINTED WOODEN BOWL WITH TWO RED STRIPS AND ONE BLACK STRIP. YOU CAN BY THE WARE ON THE SIDES OF THE BOWL THAT IT WAS WELL USED.(LOK)
DIMENSIONS: 9" X 7 3/4", 2 1/2"H
LIST PRICE: $435
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Rectangular Butter Print
An early hand cut butter print with a pleasant tulip design. Note the way the craftsman framed the print. The butter print is 31/4"x43/4". (RDK)
List Price: $95
Springerle Mold 19th Century
This hand carved mold is used to make a German biscuit or cookie. The mold was pressed on rolled dough allowing the detail of the impression to be preserved. The mold is obviously old, has great patina and some of the carvings are better than others. Note the hawk, bird, squirrel, fruit, etc. (EOE)
Dimensions: 73/8"L x 27/8"W
List Price: $125
LARGE 19th CENTURY DOUGH BOARD
This large 19th century dough board (or breadboard) is well made and has great patina. The back has two chamfered cross sections that reinforce the board and have prevented it from warping. Note that there are no nails or screws. The board has a slight separation of the wood due to shrinkage. Note the well used hole at the top for hanging. Lots of character! (BOKT)
Dimensions:26 3/4" x 32"
List Price: $325
19th Century Beehive, Footed Bowl in Red Paint
This is wonderful beehive, footed bowl in outstanding red paint that was used extensivelyThe condition is excellent with no cracks or losses even though there is significant shrinkage for this very old bowl. (ADKE)
Dimensions: 163/4" x 183/8" Diameter, 61/4" H
List Price: $595
LOLLIPOP BUTTER PRINT with HEART & STAR
A nicely designed heart and star lollipop butter print. This hand cut butter print was used extensively and has a wonderful patina and feel good in ones hand.(CEDE)
Dimensions: Length 8 1/2", Diameter 3 3/4" & 4 3/4"
List Price: $595
UNUSUAL SWAN BUTTER PRINT
How many swan butter prints have you seen? This is a nice swan butter print that was well used and has a great design. Note the graceful shape of the swan swimming on the water and the carving of the feathers. The border is nicely done and the shape and size (5 1/4" high) of the handle is distinctive. Outstanding condition.(CKTE)
Dimensions: 6 1/4"High, 4 1/4" Diameter
List Price: $595
LOLLIPOP BUTTER PRINT with HEART in FLOWER
A beautiful heart in flower butter print. Note the detail of the heart, flower and leaves. Note also the design of the handle. The butter print was used extensively and has the great feel that comes with use. (HKTE)
Dimensions: 6" Length, Lollipop 2 5/8" Diameter
List Price: $850
DOUBLE SIDED LOLLIPOP BUTTER PRINT
The amount of work, the craftsmanship and size as well as the unique design on both sides of this lollipop butter print makes this an outstanding work of art. You can tell by touching the piece and looking at the edges, that this butter print was used extensively. Note the differences in the design on both sides.(REETE)
Dimensions: 4 1/2" x 5" Diameter, 8" High
List Price: $1050
THISTLE/FLOWER BUTTER PRINT
A good looking hand carved, well used, one piece thistle/flower butter print. Note there is a small tight crack on the butter print which is difficult to see on the carved surface. The intricacy of the design and the depth of the cuts makes this a nice addition to your butter print collection. (ECE)
Dimensions: 3" Diameter, 2 5/8" High
List Price: $70
