Antique Butter Pat Plates, T & R Boote, Waterloo Potteries, Flemish Garland, Set of 4, Floral Circle, Collectible
Antique Butter Pat Plates, T & R Boote, Waterloo Potteries, Flemish Garland, Set of 4, Floral Circle, Collectible
A gorgeous set of four antique butter pat plates by T & R Boote Waterloo Potteries. The pattern is called Flemish Garland and consists of a floral circle, embossing, and gold trim. A great addition to any victorian table. These are highly collectible.
A butter pat is a piece of butter formed into a ball or other ornamental shape for table use or an individual square cut from a quarter-pound stick of commercial butter.
These plates are also known as butter chips, butter pats, butter pads, and butters, they are generally three-inch diameter plates that are often mistaken for mere decorative items or for pieces from children's toy sets. Made for holding individual servings of butter, the butter pat reached its zenith during the Victorian era when ornate elegance dictated that every place setting at the dining table consist of several dishes for different foods. As a necessary part of a complete set of fine china, butter pats were crafted with the same attention to detail, and by the turn of the century, they were being made in an array of designs and patterns. They were round, square, fan-shaped, shell-shaped. They were decorated with fish, fowl, and floral motifs. They were miniature works of art.
Boote was founded by Thomas and Richard Boote in Burslem, Staffordshire, England, in 1842. The company made pavement tiles, Parian ware, and earthenware. It began making white graniteware for export to the United States in 1888. Production was limited to tiles after 1906. T. & R. Boote used a boat as part of its mark from 1890 to 1906.
Size:
3¼ inches in diameter
These plates are in very good antique condition. There are no chips or cracks. They all have varying amounts of crazing from heavy to minor and rubbing to the gold trim. They have only light utensil marks. These are approximately 130 years old.
For more dinnerware and serving items please click here:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/MountainAireVintage?section_id=15788236&ref=shopsection_leftnav_1
MountainAireVintage (3428)
©For People Who Have A Deep Love Of Things Vintage
Shipping from United States
Processing time
1-2 business days
Customs and import taxes
Buyers are responsible for any customs and import taxes that may apply. I'm not responsible for delays due to customs.
Payment Options
Returns & Exchanges
I gladly accept returns and cancellations
Just contact me within: 14 days of delivery
Ship items back to me within: 21 days of delivery
Frequently Asked Questions
Gift wrapping and packaging
Gift wrapping is available at an additional nominal fee. Please just convo us.
Our Vintage Ratings,
Our Vintage Rating Chart:
'LIKE NEW' Perfect mint condition.
EXCELLENT: Item has no chips cracks or crazing. May show wear from over the years such as small utensil marks.
GREAT: Item shows signs of wear due to everyday use. Larger utensil marks small flea bit chips.
VERY GOOD: Item has larger signs of wear from everyday use. Such as minor scratches, scuffing, crazing or flea bite chips.
GOOD: Item shows its years of use and love. There will be flaws such as chips, small cracks, more pronounced crazing etc. Price will reflect these defects. The item will show a larger amount of wear.
FAIR: Numerous noted flaws, some very significant. Larger cracks, chips, mars, etc. The item will have very significant wear for its years of use.
International Shipping Services
WE DO NOT SHIP USING INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING/COURIER SERVICES. Such as FLYBOX, Shop and Ship, Aramex etc. We use only direct shipping via postal services of each country.
Damaged Items
A photo is required of the damaged item for insurance purposes.
Book Ratings
Scroll to the bottom of the book description to find out how we rate our books