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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 round print, probably one of a pair, is carved with a shell design with a patterned border. It is made of sycamore, a close-grained wood often used for dairy equipment, where scrubbing and cleaing is important, and has a handle.

1 butter print; wood (sycamore); worn condition

University of Reading, Department of Dairying (Collector)