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Fri, May 29, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Lot 399

Two Antique American Treenware Plunger-Style Wooden Butter Molds with Floral Carvings

Estimate: $30 - $10,000

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Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,500 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $1,000
$10,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
This lot consists of two antique plunger-style butter molds, characteristic of 19th-century American treenware. Each mold is comprised of a two-piece assembly featuring a lathe-turned hollow cylindrical sleeve and a central plunger topped with a turned wooden handle. The darker wood mold contains a hand-carved eight-petal starburst or floral motif on the plunger face. The lighter wood mold features a detailed hand-carved rose pattern with associated foliage and stems. The exterior of each sleeve shows a tiered, turned profile. There are no visible maker marks, signatures, or patent dates on either piece.

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