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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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English Majolica Leaf Butter Pat, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
English Majolica leaf butter pat, circa 1890.
Category
Antique 1890s North American Rustic Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic
English Majolica Shell Butter Pat, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
English Majolica shell butter pat, circa 1880.
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Majolica Butter Pat with Flowers, Circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French majolica butter pat with flowers circa 1890.
Category
Antique 1890s French Rustic Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
French Butter Pat Henriot Quimper, circa 1920
By Henriot Quimper
Located in Austin, TX
French Butter Pat Henriot Quimper, circa 1920
Geometrical pattern,
Category
Vintage 1920s French Rustic Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
French Majolica Flower Butter Pat, circa 1900
By Fives-Lille
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica Flower Butter Pat Fives Lille, circa 1900.
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Majolica Butter Pat with Morning Glory, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica butter pat with morning glory, circa 1890.
Category
Antique 1890s English Rustic Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic
