Butter Boat
1779-99 (made)
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Butter boat of soft-paste porcelain transfer-printed in underglaze blue and moulded in relief. Leaf-shaped with the handle in the form of a stem under the base to a cluster of leaves. Inside is a Chinese fishing scene with a hexagon diaper border.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Soft-paste porcelain transfer-printed in underglaze blue and moulded in relief |
| Brief description | Butter boat of soft-paste porcelain transfer-printed in underglaze blue and moulded in relief, Caughley Porcelain Factory, Caughley, ca. 1779-99. |
| Physical description | Butter boat of soft-paste porcelain transfer-printed in underglaze blue and moulded in relief. Leaf-shaped with the handle in the form of a stem under the base to a cluster of leaves. Inside is a Chinese fishing scene with a hexagon diaper border. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'S' (In underglaze blue) |
| Credit line | Given by Alfred Darby, Esq. |
| Historical context | Previously thought to be a caddy spoon, but probably intended for a savoury sauce made with melted butter, water and flour |
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| Bibliographic reference | For this pattern see The Caughley Society, Caughley Blue & White Patterns (2012), cat. B03, where dated 1779-99 |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | C.190-1921 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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