Name/Title
Spade, Butter-workingEntry/Object ID
2000.123.129Description
Carved wooden butter paddle has a carved head of a woman at the end of the handle and a double carved fan over the letters "S H" on back of paddle. This would have been for pressing designs into butter. Sides of the paddle handle have the date and initials "J M" carved into them. This item is of Folk Art quality.Collection
KitchenwareMade/Created
Date made
1831Notes
Early Date: 1831
Made: unknownLexicon
Legacy Lexicon
Object Name
Spade, Butter-workingDimensions
Width
4-3/4 inLength
10-1/2 inCondition
Overall Condition
ExcellentGeneral Notes
Note
Display Value: Excellent
Notes: This butter paddle is of "Folk Art" quality. The value is probably $2500 +.
Status: OK
Status By: L.M.
Status Date: 2007-01-16