Carved Lollipop
Butter Prints

Both probably Northeast to Mid-Atlantic, 19th century.

The Miniature: Hand carved from what appears to be maple. Triangular field enclosing a radiating sunburst or eye-form above a cross hatched lower section, possibly symbolizing light emerging from darkness, or the Eye of Providence, an early symbol representing divine watchfulness and enlightenment, also adopted in Masonic. Just 4 1/2 inches long x 2 1/8 diameter.

The Larger Double-Sided Carved Lollipop: Classic lollipop form carved from what appears to be poplar. Deeply incised with geometrics on one side, foliate on the reverse. About 7 1/2 inches long x 3 3/8 inch diameter.

Both from a long time Southern collection.