A few examples of appraisal values for
HEART SHAPED BUTTER MOLD

• Three flat butter molds one
  Three flat butter molds one primitive double heart mold two indistinct patterns (butter remnants) along with 3'' square single image press image of strawberry plant; and two rectangular double image presses one with cherries and a sheaf of wheat and one with double five point star and dots.
• TWO BUTTER MOLDS AND FOUR BUTTER
  TWO BUTTER MOLDS AND FOUR BUTTER STAMPS. American late 19th to early 20th century. A three part mold with carved heart design 2.25''h. 7.25''l. A rectilinear form mold with carved floral design and scalloped edging 2.25''h. 7.25''l. A two part barrel form stamp with carved strawberry design 2.75''h. 4''d. A pair of two part round form stamps one with carved floral design 4''d. the other with carved foliate design 3.5''d. Together with a single part stamp with carved pinwheel design 4.25''d.
• SIX BUTTER MOLDS AND STAMPS.
  SIX BUTTER MOLDS AND STAMPS. American late 19th to early 20th century. A single part butter mold comprised of two pieces of wood with a carved heart and text design 1.5''h. 9.5''l. A single part butter mold comprised of four pieces of wood with a carved heart and initial design 2.75''h. 6''l. A pair of two part butter stamps one with a carved swan design 3.5''d. one with a carved sheath of wheat design 3.25''. Together with two single part butter stamps both with carved flowers 3.75''d. and 4.25''d.
• 6 ASSORTED FACTORY-MADE BUTTER
  6 ASSORTED FACTORY-MADE BUTTER MOLDS WITH PRINTSca. 1880-1950; all round box type butter molds having carved round print on mounted arm for ejecting, each appears to be factory made, with hand carving from uniform pattern including: pineapple, two acorn on stems, star flower, four petal star flower variant, single leaf and swan, 1 1/2"-4 1/2"d, 2"- 5 3/4"h; Condition: two smaller prints appear to be much later, one box cracked on larger size
• Eight round wooden cup type mold
  Eight round wooden cup type mold butter presses including: 3'' leaves and fruit; 1 1/2'' six point star; 2 3/4'' thistle design; 3'' eight point geometric star; 1 1/2'' swan; 1 1/2'' pear on branch; 3/4'' chip carved ''x''; 3 1/2'' flower and leaves.
• Seven round wooden cup type mold
  Seven round wooden cup type mold butter presses and one glass: 3 1/4'' geometric circle pattern; 3 1/2'' glass cow; 3'' double leaf design; 3'' strawberry and leaf pattern; 2'' pear on branch section of cup broken out; and two 1 1/4'' chip carved florets [8 pcs].
• CARVED FLAT BOARD BUTTER MOLDca.
  CARVED FLAT BOARD BUTTER MOLDca. mid-late 19th century; possible Austrian carved print board with vibrant design of heart in scroll handled flower basket, top with a decorative plant forcing globe form, decorative accents noted around exterior of print, designs are mostly accented with variegated form, 3"x 4 1/2"x 1/2"; Condition: unique form carved on rectangular block, good
• BUTTER MOLD AND TWO BUTTER
  BUTTER MOLD AND TWO BUTTER PRINTS. Nineteenth century. European handled mold with fluted sides and foliate print, 3.25"h. 7.75"w. 4"d., and a European print with geometric carving, 6''h. Together with an American print in carved leaves, 5.25"h.
• HEART PATTERN HANDLED BUTTER
  HEART PATTERN HANDLED BUTTER PRINT CA. 20THcentury; following forms of early prints, this single piece butter print is lathe turned with turned knob handle, lathe turned rim banding with chip carved pie crimp border, primitive form design of predominant heart with cross-hatch chip carved accent and unknown eye shaped figure, 4"d, 3"h; [Note: carved following form of print #V-76, page 113 "Butter Prints & Molds" by Kindig]; Condition: good
• FOUR CARVED FOOD MOLDS. American
  FOUR CARVED FOOD MOLDS. American and Continental 19th century wood. Maple sugar or springerle molds depicting: two intricately carved angels flanking a shield inscribed ''Gut Brod'' surmounted by a heart with flames surrounded by a floral and foliate motif. 4.25''h. 7.25''w.; two part mold with seven designs including a dog. 12''l.; and a two part mold with a Noah's ark theme. 10.75''l. Together with a cookie board having two molds - a rooster and a man on horseback. 20''h. 7.5''w. Expected signs of use and wear. Large board has a split that runs the length of the piece the back has been reinfoced with two narrow boards.
• 15 BUTTER MOLDSGrouping of 15
  15 BUTTER MOLDSGrouping of 15 wooden butter molds including 3 swans, 1 rooster, 1 duck, 4 sheaths of wheat, and 2 thistle mold designs among the grouping. Ranging from 3 1/4" to 5 1/2" length. Late 19th/early 20th century. Provenance - Yates Estate, Greeneville, Tennessee. Condition: Overall very good condition with some minor staining, abrasions, and separations.
• TURNED & DEEP CARVED HEART SHAPED
  TURNED & DEEP CARVED HEART SHAPED BUTTER PRINTca. 1870-1880; turned and individual craftsman carved heart shaped butter print and turned one piece print with radiant accent, chip carved rim and flat-type knob handle, 3 1/4"d, 1"h; Condition: appears accidentally carved too deep with depth of heart carving through the back
• HEART SUGAR MOLDA maple sugar
  HEART SUGAR MOLDA maple sugar mold with an elaborate fluted heart, a cross and radiant stars. Constructed in two pieces of wood joined by wooden pegs. Mid-19th century. Allio collection. FRANCAIS: Moule à sucre d'érable avec cœur cannelé élaboré, une croix et étoiles rayonnantes. Construit en deux morceaux et reliés par des chevilles. Milieu 19e siècle. Collection Allio. 8" x 5" x 2".
• Three heart form cheese molds
  Three heart form cheese molds 19th c. together with three tin candle molds tallest 10 1/2" h. and an allspice tin. ?
• RARED CARVED MAPLE OVAL TULIP AND
  RARED CARVED MAPLE OVAL TULIP AND STAR BUTTER MOLDRared carved maple oval tulip and star decorated butter mold, with traces of date, possibly 1781 on its side, 5 1/2" l. Competitive In-House shipping is available for this lot. Condition: Condition: not examined.
• UNUSUAL TIN STYLIZED HEART FOOD
  UNUSUAL TIN STYLIZED HEART FOOD MOLDUnusual tin stylized heart food mold, with floral carved block and clothespin clamp, 3" h., 7" l. Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot. Condition: As expected wear.
• TIN HEART MOLD AND CHEF MESNIER
  TIN HEART MOLD AND CHEF MESNIER MADE HEART SILICONE MOLDTIN HEART MOLD AND CHEF MESNIER MADE HEART SILICONE MOLD, Chef Mesnier handcrafted the silicone mold out of the two-part antique tin heart mold (2) - h:6.25w:5.75in. Provenance: Private collection of Former White House Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. First Lady Rosalynn Carter hired Mesnier, who served 26 years under five presidents: Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, George H. W. Bush, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush. According to Creating the Sweet World of White House Desserts: A Pastry Chef's Secrets, Mesnier created stunning desserts for more than 40 queens, kings, princes, princesses and heads of state.
• Seven square and rectangular
  Seven square and rectangular block form butter molds most with flower or leaf decoration largest is 5 1/2'' x 11''
• 3 BUTTER PRINTS & SUGAR MOLDca.
  3 BUTTER PRINTS & SUGAR MOLDca. 19th-early 20th century; three wooden turned single piece handled butter prints: incised banded "Two Leaf" pattern, Condition: good; similar form "Fern Leaf" pattern, Condition: good; later primitive carved "Left Facing Cow" with chip carved border, Condition: hardwood carving, appears by beginner; European carved "Handled Basket" pattern pastry/sugar mold with sawn handle and deep carved design, Condition: good
• EIGHT-PART BUTTER MOLD AND A CAST
  EIGHT-PART BUTTER MOLD AND A CAST METAL RABBIT CANDY MOLD 20TH CENTURYEIGHT-PART BUTTER MOLD AND A CAST METAL RABBIT CANDY MOLD, 20th Century, Butter mold set into a dovetailed frame.
• 2 TIN HEART SHAPED CHEESE MOLDS CA.
  2 TIN HEART SHAPED CHEESE MOLDS CA. 1880-1930;both rolled tin, pierced and solder constructed: earlier model lower height cheese mold with tubular feet and wire roll braced rim, diamond pierced pattern in base and half round design on sides, 5 3/4"x 6"x 3 1/4", Condition: minor light rust; later model with bent ring feet, roll bent rim and mounted strap handle, punch and slit pierced, 4 3/4"x 5 1/2"x 4 1/2", Condition: looks unused
• Hand-punched tin mold, heart shaped
  Hand-punched tin mold, heart shaped with looped handle, probably late 18th/early 19th century, 4-1/2 x 8-1/2 x 6-1/2 in. Later solder repairs to separations, scattered light rust, minor losses and splits to rolled edge. Private Collection, South Carolina
• AMERICAN HEART SHAPED TIN MOLD.
  AMERICAN HEART SHAPED TIN MOLD. Second half 19th century. Large heart with punched compass star designs. 14.75"l.
• FIVE BUTTER MOLDS AND TWO BUTTER
  FIVE BUTTER MOLDS AND TWO BUTTER PADDLES19th CenturyTwo molds with sheaf of wheat decoration and three two-part molds. Together with two carved butter paddles.
• Seven round wooden cup type mold
  Seven round wooden cup type mold butter presses and one aluminum star press: florals; leaves; sheaves of wheat; cow; the largest 4'' [8 pcs].
• EIGHT TIN HEART MOLDS. American
  EIGHT TIN HEART MOLDS. American early 20th century. Heart shaped strainers with punched holes. Two flat 12 1/2'' 14''l. and six on feet average 4 1/2''h. 5''l. Minor rust on all eight molds.
• A Pair of Large Carved Wood Figural
  A Pair of Large Carved Wood Figural Butter Biscuit Molds 19th Century Height of larger 35 1/4 x width 10 3/4 x depth 1 inches. Property from the Estate of Shirley Kay Caskey, Rochester, Minnesota
• THREE PIECES OF WOODENWARE.
  THREE PIECES OF WOODENWARE. American late 19th century. Two butter molds one with acorn design 5.5''h the other with foliage 4.25''h. together with a lemon squeezer 10.5''l.
• Ontario Turned and Carved Maple
  Ontario Turned and Carved Maple Butter Mould, late 19th century the plunger carved with cosmos sprig diameter 4.8 in — 12.2 cm
• HEART AND CROSS SUGAR MOLDA pine
  HEART AND CROSS SUGAR MOLDA pine maple sugar mold with a heart and cross, in refinished condition with an age crack. Quebec, early 20th century. Allio Collection. FRANCAIS: Moule à sucre en pin avec un cœur et une croix, une fissure d'âge et surface cirée. Qué., début 20e siècle. Collection Allio. 6.5" x 3.75" x1.5".
• Seven Wooden Butter Molds 19th
  Seven Wooden Butter Molds 19th Century Height of tallest 6 1/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Dr. James Dawson, Manchester, Kentucky
• MAPLE SUGAR MOLD, CARVED HEARTS,
  MAPLE SUGAR MOLD, CARVED HEARTS, QUEBEC, 19TH C.An early maple sugar mold with two carved hearts, a brick and a cupcake, inscribed with early initials VD and later initials PD and AR . Old age splits and chips. Quebec, 19th century. H: 3"; W/L: 23.5"; D/P: 4". FRANCAIS: Ancien moule à sucre, deux cœurs sculptés, une brique et un petit gâteau, avec les initiales VD et plus tard les initiales PD et AR. Vieilles fissures et éclats. Québec, 19e siècle.
• FIVE ITEMS. American 2nd
  FIVE ITEMS. American 2nd half-19th century-early 20th century. Butter mold with cow and two butter prints one with eagle. Together with a pig-shaped cutting board 17''l. and a wooden plaque shaped like a stylized bird. Traces of paint. 25''l.
• A Group of Wooden Biscuit or Cookie
  A Group of Wooden Biscuit or Cookie Molds comprising a framed, hinged 5 sided butter mold, and three others. Frame 22 1/2 x 22 inches. Sheep mold length 5 3/4 x width 5 x depth 3 inches. Property from the Dean Lower Estate, Lanark, Illinois
• Seven square and rectangular
  Seven square and rectangular block form butter molds most with floral motif; along with four single butter presses the largest is 5 1/4'' x 11''.
• EUROPEAN WOOD BUTTER MOLD L: 8
  EUROPEAN WOOD BUTTER MOLD L: 8 1/2 IN. (21.6 CM.)European Wood Butter Mold, Dimensions: L: 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm.)