Lot #134: Antique Treen & Tin

Lot comprised of 4 pieces.A very nice round antique bread board. Incised border and word Bread carved in. The aged cut marks in the wood and the patina tell us bread was broken amongst family and friends for many, many years. The 3 button feet on the underside I suspect were a later addition. Measures 10.5 diameter. A great piece of antique woodenware with wear from use but no chips or cracks.Next is a sweet vintage tin piece which I think? is a pastry decorator. It has a little bowl shape with a slot holding a metal strip which is punched with 3 different decorative motifs. The strip slides to select the motif of choice and I guess would serve as a cutter as well. The bowl is about 2.75 diameter at mouth x 1 deep. The metal strip is just shy of 4.5 long. In good vintage condition.The 3rd piece in the lot is a diminutive butter press. This piece has some age but is not antique. The stamp has a single pear shape hanging from a branch. There appears to be a 10 incised in the top of the handle. Measures 3.75 tall from base to tip of handle x approx 1.5 diameter at mouth. Is a small split in the lip of the mold otherwise in good vintage condition. Doesnt look like it was ever used. Lastly is a large wooden honey dipper. Its size makes me wonder whether it was used at an apiary as opposed to a household kitchen. It measures just over 10.5 long and the body has a circumference of 7.5. There are a couple rough spots on the body and a couple small splits from age and use (see photos). Too heavy to be pine, maple perhaps?Bring packing material.