AMER WINTER 2016
The live portion of this session begins on Wednesday, February 3, 2016.
CARVED WAFER DOUGH PRESS.Circa 1840 possibly Pennsylvania. This unusual example of a large dough or cookie press carved with the figures of a stag and horse with pinwheel and a flower and vase decoration, with the incised date of 1840 in the center and with 2 sets of initials above the stag incised in script "DLS" above "MND". All within a wide border of carved rondels of various design including a fanciful winged creatures, heart pinwheels and other geometric designs. All carved from the solid. SIZE: 11-1/2 - 12" d. CONDITION: Press with natural uneven yet minor warping and with small areas of staining. Multiple small shrinkage cracks, one stabilized with small cleat fasteners. Carving otherwise remains crisp. Old surfaces with soft patina. Generally good. 49901-12 HMG (1,500-1,800)