Much Handled Earlier 19th Century Chip Carved Flat Back Oval Butter/Cookie Stamp with Rich Patina and Monogram on Reverse tusk I believe there is a

I believe there is a little water staining which shows as some light spotting on one side (as pictured) - minor and I don't think detracting

and a perfect reminder of why drawings are my favorite things among all things

3 1/2" x 5 7/16" and in good condition

giving some narwhal two tusks

10 11/16" x 8 1/4"

Much Handled Earlier 19th Century Chip Carved Flat Back Oval Butter/Cookie Stamp with Rich Patina and Monogram on Reverse tusk I believe there is a(First photo is a composite, showing front and back.) Like game boards (mostly) and painted signs (mostly), I mostly leave old carved butter and cookie presses to dealers committed to them, but occasionally I come across one I can't let go as was the case here, this found at an antique shop in Lancaster County where I tend to turn up an unexpected treasure or two. Beautiful surface to the wood, wonderful carved design, rich patina, and though it took