A really fine and unusual example of a mid 19thc fruitwood butter press / mould.....the two things I really like about this mould are....it is made from fruitwood, usually they would be carved from beech or sycamore and secondly, given my farming heritage, I really like wheatsheaves.....not that I can remember working with them.!...but I can remember seeing my great aunt , baking fresh bread , and then cutting a slice , which she would spread with freshly made butter, which was always decorated with beautiful ''country'' patterns....plus homemade jam......it always tasted as good as it looked and smelled...! It has gained a very good natural colour from being used in the country kitchen and is in excellent condition.English. C1840-60.Payment can be made by Bank Transfer , all you will need are my Bank Details, which I will send you or off line by Credit / Debit card ,..... e-mail or telephone your card details (long card number, expiry date and three security digits on the rev...