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Two Virginia folk art carvings

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Two Virginia folk art carvings. 1st item - Virginia folk art butter mold, found in Wythe County, Virginia. Circular mold with hearts, stars, leaf floral designs, central sunburst design to mold, saw tooth border. Tapering cone mold form with carved wooden handle, all one piece of wood. Possibly poplar. Condition - Overall good condition with expected wear for age, old age cracks to handle area. 4 3/4" x 4 1/2" x 2 5/8" depth. Circa 1840-60. 2nd item - Wythe County, Virginia folk art heart carving, possibly used for a mold. Walnut carved heart with relief carving on both sides. One side with carved heart with graduated borders, leaf/vine type relief designs in borders. Other side with boot relief carving with circles and vine type designs surrounding boot. Very good condition for age. 3 7/8" length. 19th century.

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