Butter Press (Self Gauging)

Maker and role
A H Reid, Manufacturer
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Accession number
1966.317
Maker
A H Reid
Description
Self Gauging Butter Print - 1 x L - Pat. June 14, 1873. Approximately 20" high x 9" deep x 7" across. For impressing a company or shopkeeper's symbol on surface of butter cube, e.g. fern, rose, etc. Rectangular wooden slab base. Upright metal framed press attached to base, painted silver. Wooden lever arm attached, lifts press rod.
Marks
A.H.REID PHILADELPHIA PA. / I.X.L. SELF GAUGING BUTTER PRINT PAT JUNE 14. 1873 Embossed
$35 Hand-written
Media/Materials
Processed Material/Metal
Organic/Vegetal/Wood
Credit Line
A H Reid. Butter Press (Self Gauging), 1966.317. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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