Butter tub & cover
Date1775-1780
Maker
Worcester Porcelain Manufactory
OriginEngland, Worcester
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)
Exhibition(s)
1775-1780
1765-1770
1826-1827
1747-1748
1747-1748
ca. 1770
ca. 1770
1770-1780
1765-1770
1758-1769
1770-1775
1770-1775