Hey All!
I recently bought this Print Butter Carrier at an antique emporium, and while I love it, I would also love to know more about it. I have tried to research butter storage online, and although I’ve found articles on firkins, tubs, Bradley boxes, and other round shapes, I’ve had trouble figuring out where this one fits into history. I would love to have any info on the wood type, age, and if anyone knows what “K&W” is/was. On the top middle inside of the lid, there is a handwritten “No 2” and the fasteners on the front push down to lock the lid in place. I am a huge collector of old wooden boxes, and once I find an area in the house to prominently display it, I would like to be able to tell people just where exactly it came from. Thank you all so much for any info you may have! (and if anyone knows of anyone I should get in touch with for more info, that’s awesome too!)
I have one very similar to yours but maybe smaller. Where yours has three of the black metal corner reinforcers, mine has two. Mine is 17″ wide x 11.5″ deep and 8.5″ tall. It also has “24 LBS” above the K&W name.
Unfortunately I can’t tell you anything about it. I inherited when my mom died and have no clue where it came from.
I also have a Austin’s Biscuit box I got at the same time. See photo. I display them both on top of my refrigerator.
Jim Davis
PS: I can’t seem to get the photo at a size that this site will accept it. So I gave up.
Email me and I will send you the photo. My email is: jimdavis@labridge.com
