Butter dish

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Butter dish

Entry/Object ID

MP.87.1017 a-b

Description

Oval butter server with lid, "cornflower pattern": Curving side, two squared ends; flat bottom; oval tub, lion head with ring handles at both ends; convex lid, standing lion handle, unique; decoration consists of gilt border at rim of server, tub and lid; gilt highlights on lion head handles; band painted overall random pattern on white background: A blue sprigged flower, red oxide highlights, green leaves, interior and exterior of server, exterior of tub and lid.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Date made

circa 1830

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

MP.87.1017 A-B

MP.87.1017a-b

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

3-1/2 in

Width

9-7/8 in

Depth

5 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 3 1/2 x 9 7/8 x 5 in. (8.9 x 25.1 x 12.7 cm)

Material

Gilt, Porcelain

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: Major cracks, yellow glue repairs; three staples.

Relationships

Related Entries

Notes

MP.87.1018 a-b - Butter dish - One of pair

General Notes

Note Type

General Note

Note

Note: This is part of a set, MP.87.948-.1020.

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Livingston Bedroom