DESCRIPTION:
This 3" inch, bone china butter pat is decorated with colorful, floral transferware and a scalloped, embossed rim, accented with gilt. Identified on the back only with the initials C.T. and a spread-eagle hallmark. Has a round shape and a glossy finish. A great addition to any dinnerware and serve-ware collection and a must-have for collectors and fans of vintage kitchenware.
HISTORY:
Butter pats are little dishes for single servings of butter. They had their hay day from about 1850-1920. Butter pats continued to be made throughout the late 20th century, primarily for restaurant, railroad and other transportation venues.
USES:
Today the small size and appealing designs of most butter pats make them a charming collectible which many people repurpose for a variety of uses. They hold rings and earrings, paper clips and rubber bands, spare change, or a set of keys. Use them to hold dipping sauces – they work well for hoisin, soy sauce and tempura dipping sauce, for coarse salt, or chopped fresh herbs such as cilantro, scallions, thyme, basil or oregano. They are handy for individual servings of croutons or chopped nuts to be added by individuals to their salads or meals, or even to pre-measure ingredients for a meal one is preparing. Use them for holding small sewing or craft notions such a safety pins, beads, and buttons. Use them for holding bobby pins, hair bands, and hair clips. Every household should have at least a few pretty ones on hand!
CONDITION:
Antique item in very good condition. Has a factory-made nib and one small dimple on the front, but no signs of usage, no scratches or utensil marks. No other damage, no repairs, no crazing, no odors. No obvious paint loss. No chips or cracks. Identifying hallmark and manufacturer's information on the underside. Very good condition.
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