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Butter prints were used for leaving a hallmark of the place of origin on blocks of butter and often had symbolic designs. This print is on a roller, propelled by a wooden handle. The print is carved with the letters 'B.D.I.' - British Dairy Institute. It is made of sycamore, a close-grained wood often used for dairy equipment, where scrubbing and cleaing is important, and has a beech handle.

1 print roller: wood (sycamore and beech); good condition

Wood, sycamore, Wood, beech

University of Reading, Department of Dairying (Owner)