Covered butter dish
Manufacturer
William Cookworthy and Co.
(English, 1768 - 1770)
CultureEnglish
OriginBristol, Bristol, England
Dateca.1770
Mediumhard-paste porcelain, and enamel.
DimensionsOverall (G83.1.1184.1-2): 8.6 x 15.5 x 10.8 cm (3 3/8 x 6 1/8 x 4 1/4 in.)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionCookworth Plymouth oval butter dish and cover. The base is moulded in relief with coloured flower sprays with two shell handles. The cover has a twig and floral handle, and is painted with brown leaf sprays, all on a rich yellow ground.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.1184.1-2
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
English PorcelainStatus
Not on viewArtist / Maker: Worcester Porcelain Manufactory
ca.1770
Object number: G05.18.40.1a-c-.2a-c
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
ca.1730-1735
Object number: G83.1.589.1a-b,2a-b-3
Artist / Maker: Chantilly Porcelain Manufactory
ca.1745
Object number: G08.7.12.1a-b&.2a-b
Artist / Maker: Worcester Porcelain Manufactory
ca.1768-1770
Object number: G05.18.39a-c
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
ca.1725; decorated in Augsburg, ca.1730
Object number: G83.1.727