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What is a butter pat?
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A butter pat is a piece of butter formed into a ball or other ornamental shape for table use. It is usually an individual square cut from a quarter-pound stick of commercial butter.
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
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Etruscan Majolica Butter Pat, circa 1890
By Griffen, Smith and Hill 1
Located in Austin, TX
Etruscan Majolica geometrical butter pat circa 1890.
Category
Antique 1890s North American Rustic Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic
English Majolica Leaf Butter Pat circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
English Majolica Leaf Butter Pat circa 1890.
Category
Antique 1890s English Victorian Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Etruscan Majolica Leaf Butter Pat, circa 1890
By Griffen, Smith and Hill 1
Located in Austin, TX
Etruscan Majolica leaf butter pat circa 1890.
Category
Antique 1890s North American Rustic Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic
English Majolica Leaf Butter Pat circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
English Majolica butter pat with leaf, circa 1890.
Category
Antique 1890s English Victorian Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Etruscan Majolica Leaf Butter Pat, circa 1890
By Griffen, Smith and Hill 1
Located in Austin, TX
Etruscan Majolica leaf butter pat signed circa 1890.
Category
Antique 1890s North American Rustic Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic
German Majolica Leaf Butter Pat circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
German Majolica Butter Pat with Leaf, circa 1900.
Diameter / 3 inches.
6 available.
Category
Antique Early 1900s German Rustic Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
$180 / item