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Butter Tub Stand

Dateca. 1770

Artist/Maker Worcester Porcelain Manufactory

OriginEngland, Worcester

MediumSoft-paste porcelain

DimensionsOverall: 20.3cm (8in.)

Credit LineGift of Mr. Samuel M. Clarke

Object number1993-268,2

DescriptionOval Shapes. Twig Handles on bowl and stand; bowl straight sided. Handles have applied flowers painted pink and applied leaves painted green. The sides, cover and stand painted with flowers and fruit. Handles touched with gilding. Gilt edges overall.
ProvenanceDonald S. Morrison Collection
Auctioned by Sotheby Parke Bernet, April 15, 1980, Lot 425
Albert Amor Ltd., London May 1980
Bought by Mr & Mrs. S.M. Clarke