Antique Pineapple Butter Mold: Hand-Carved East Tennessee Folk Art
$149.99
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$149.99
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Antique Pineapple Butter Mold: Hand-Carved East Tennessee Folk Art
$149.99
Sale price
$149.99
Regular price
$0.00
Vintage finds are usually one of a kind. If this is the piece you have been looking for, it may not be available again once sold.
One-of-a-kind item • Exact item photographed • Carefully packed • Secure checkout
Item Details, Condition & Measurements
The deep interior carving remains clearly visible, a testament to both its quality and years of careful use.
📏 Details • Origin: East Tennessee (Appalachian region) • Material: Hand-turned hardwood • Diameter (base): 5 inches • Stamp diameter: ~4 inches • Height: 7 inches (extended), 5 inches (compressed) • Design: Hand-carved pineapple motif • Era: Circa late 1800s to early 1900s
A truly special and increasingly hard-to-find piece of Appalachian kitchen history, this antique wooden butter mold features a beautifully hand-carved pineapple motif, a long-standing symbol of hospitality and welcome in early American homes.
🪵 Condition • Honest antique condition with beautiful, natural wear • One age-related crack on the top bell portion (stable and typical for early wood pieces) • Surface wear, patina, and tool marks consistent with long-term use • Interior carving remains strong and well-defined
This is exactly the kind of wear collectors look for—it reflects authenticity, not damage.
Unlike more common butter molds, this example features: • A larger size and full press form • A deeply carved pineapple design • Verified regional Appalachian origin • Strong decorative presence beyond utility
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