S/5551 Antique Treen 19th Century Sycamore Butter Worker

A 19th century sycamore rectangular butter worker, having a raised turned central handle, which is removable with a screw thread. Butter workers were used in the dairy for working the water out of butter. The whole has a pale colour, as often found with dairy items, and retains a patination.

Sold 9¾ in. (25 cm.) Wide
5¾ in. (14.5 cm.) Deep
3 in. (7.5 cm.) High
English Circa 1870