Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2785TLocation: BostonDate / Time: February 24, 2015 12:00PM
Description:
Sheep-carved Wooden Butter Mold from Kalona, Iowa, second half 19th century, maple, with an intricately carved pastoral scene composed of four sheep, a shepherd, trees, and a bird, ht. 2 5/8, wd. 5, dp. 1 in.
Estimate $300-500
Minor wear at corners.
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