Antique Butter Pats Paddle Scotch Hands Warm Patina

This grand pair of Scotch Hands, butter pats or paddles were used in 19th century kitchens and are certainly multi ~ functional. They have a little recessed step located at the bottom and sides that helped aid the "huswife" for lifting butter from the churn. These butter pats also were used to stir and cut butter as well as pressing it into a mold. Small butter balls were created by rolling a small lump between the wooden pats and when finished these would be served at the dinner table, pretty as can be, as referenced in image 9. This pair of Scotch Hands traveled all the way from England to make your acquaintance and how lovely they are! As a matter of fact, I have never seen any paddles quite as nice as these! The warm patina really is fabulous and the color is similar to a deep honey with highlights of rich nutmeg. They are in perfect condition without any chips or cracks to report! They certainly were well cared for! What is so unusual about these butter paddles is they have an int