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Antique Wrought Iron Butter or Pastry Stamp? - Primitive Kitchenalia 44cm

Antique Wrought Iron Butter or Pastry Stamp? - Primitive Kitchenalia 44cm

£35.00 GBP
£35.00 GBP
Sale Sold out
Taxes included.

Estimated delivery: 7–10 working days

One-off vintage piece — once sold, it’s gone.
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Description

This is a genuine piece of primitive folk art ironwork. The long, slender shaft terminates in a loop handle for hanging, while the heavy base features a complex, multi-segmented geometric "clover" or "scalloped" design.

In a period kitchen, tools like this were used to impress decorative patterns into blocks of butter or thick pastry before baking or serving. The heavy weight of the cast and wrought iron allowed for deep, clean impressions. The architectural shape of the head is reminiscent of Gothic quatrefoil motifs, suggesting a significant age. It is a striking sculptural object that tells a story of early domestic life.

Condition

The item is in honest antique condition, consistent with a functional tool of this age:

  • Finish: The iron has a dark, authentic oxidized patina with a dry, pitted surface that confirms its age and material.

  • Surface: There are traces of historic rust and surface wear throughout, particularly in the deep recesses of the stamp head.

  • Build: Structurally very sound; the shaft is securely forged to the base and the handle is intact. It is a very solid and heavy item for its size.

Dimensions

  • Height: 44 cm

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