(3) Single-pat chip carved butter prints

Updated August 26, 2026

ca. mid-late 19th century; Each print is single piece handled with chip carved design: 1 & 2. Attributed to southeastern PA, lathe turned with egg-shaped handle and cut-out leaf shaped print face with leaf carved accents, possibly from the "Vigilant Cow Series" shop, 1 3/4" x 1 1/4' x 2 3/4"-3" H., Condition: 1. crack descending from top of egg-shaped knob; 2. Excellent old patina. 3. Beautiful tulip bloom in diamond carved print with whittled tapered handle, cut-out diamond shaped head with rope-twist carved border and a fine closed tulip print face, 1 5/8" x 2 1/2" x 4 1/4', Condition: minor knick to one tip of diamond

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