Rectangular block of maple, sides taper upwards, bottom carved into pattern of squares, top has two holes (1 1/4" diameter, 9/16" diameter overlapping) with nickle-plated brass disk in 1 1/4" hole with keyed slot secured by two brass flat-head wood screws.
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Shaker Museum Mold, Butter. https://shakermuseum.us/object/?id=21340.