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Butter mould and bat

Modern Era Europe
AL5106
This object had a dual purpose. The flat part was used to pat the butter to eliminate any remaining buttermilk, to press it together and shape it into a block. The engraved part marked the block of butter with the traditional local decoration of the Vaud coat of arms.
Butter Cream Milk Dairy product Utensil Tradition

Datasheet

  • Type: Utensil
  • Place of origin: Switzerland
  • Materials and techniques: Carved wood
  • Date: 1854
  • Dimensions: 2 x 18.5 x 23 cm
  • Weight 675 g