{"product_id":"antique-deep-carved-wood-primitive-butter-print-wheat-sheaf-decoration-knob-shaped-handle","title":"Antique Deep Carved Wood Primitive Butter Print Wheat Sheaf Decoration Knob Shaped Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e A beautiful antique lathe turned wood wooden butter print. The butter print, which is made of a single piece of wood is decorated with a deep carved wheat sheaf design. The print has a large flat surface with a deep carved design of wheat sheaf surrounded by plants on either side. The design is framed in double incised lines and the edge of the print is decorated with a toothed design. The print has a knob like handle on top. The entire piece appears to be made of a softwood. See page 159 in Paul Kinding's book \"Butter Prints and Molds\" Published by Schiffer Publishing Limited of West Chester PA in 1986 for a similar example. Please carefully review the photos presented as they are part and parcel of our description.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-1800.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Southeastern Pennsylvania.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Measures ~4 1\/4\" in diameter at the design part and is ~3 1\/8\" high. The print weighs ~4 ounces.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unknown.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unmarked.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistinguishing Characteristics - Most Interesting About The Piece:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good antique butter print with a nice and rather well executed design. A nice antique butter print having a nice warm dark patina, which would make a great addition to your collection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e The piece is in excellent condition given its age and utilitarian function. It has no repairs, but has a small spot at the edge where some of the wood broke-off. It has general wear, scratches, several age cracks with one very obvious and measuring ~1 1\/4\" long, some soiling, and a couple of stains commensurate with its age and use. It also has developed a nice warm age patina which makes it look great. It is generally darker than the flash photography presented suggest. Please see photos to appreciate its beauty and condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Giamer Antiques and Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67764676264110,"sku":"grx1792657484436","price":90.72,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0751\/9476\/1390\/files\/antique-deep-carved-wood-primitive-butter-print-wheat-sheaf-decoration-knob-shap_1.jpg?v=1792657490","url":"https:\/\/crewneckwear.shop\/products\/antique-deep-carved-wood-primitive-butter-print-wheat-sheaf-decoration-knob-shaped-handle","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}