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DS1985-152
Butter tub & cover
DS1985-152

Butter tub & cover

Date1775-1780
Maker Worcester Porcelain Manufactory
MediumSoft-paste porcelain
DimensionsA: Diam: 4"; H: 1 7/8" B: Diam: 4 3/8"
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel M. Clarke
Object number1978-174,A&B
DescriptionButter tub: cylindrical body with two upright handles. The low domed cover is notched for the handles and has a flower finial. Decorated with the "Earl Manvers" pattern: enamel colors with purple scrolls entwining berried garlands pendant from a border comprising pink diaper alternating with gilt scrolls and enclosing berried leaves. Gilt edges.

ProvenanceCollection of Mrs. G.C. Stephens
Auctioned by Sotheby's Oct. 1 1974, Lot 75
Bought by Amor for Mrs and Mrs. S.M.C. (Acc. No. 309)
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