Mold, Butter
- Object Name:
- Mold, Butter
- Object ID:
- 1974.505 a
- Description:
- Mold, butter. Wood with pewter. Medium brown, fine-grained hardwood and secondary, dark, dense wood splines and pewter bands. Four pieces of wood that form cylinder. Corners joined by splines of dark, dense wood. Two 0.6" wide pewter bands that pass around outside near top and bottom edges. Recessed into grooves. Central section of cylinder recessed with curved edges at top and bottom. Recess 2" wide. Recessed area deep enough to expose the inserts in the splines. On one end, inside corners of square central core are worn. Top edge has an "X" stamped in one piece. Appears to be at least one old repair to pewter in one area. Slight groove or crack in one area in second band with adjacent, slightly worn area.
- Material:
- Wood
Metal
Pewter - Dimensions:
- H-5.4 Dia-4.4 inches Weight-30.6 oz
- Credit Line:
- New Hampshire Historical Society Collection
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