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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.
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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
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
French Majolica Flower Butter Pat, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica flower butter pat, circa 1880.
Category
Antique 1880s French Rustic 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
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
