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Antique Kitchen Cheese Keeper, English, Ceramic, Butter Dish, Edwardian, C.1910
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Antique Kitchen Cheese Keeper, English, Ceramic, Butter Dish, Edwardian, C.1910

1900 - 1920
Sold 16 March 2025 · London Fine Antiques
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Description

This is an antique kitchen cheese keeper. An English, ceramic butter dish, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.

Tastefully decorative and in pleasing antique condition

Displays a desirable aged patina throughout

Quality ceramic in a crisp white hue, and accentuated with vibrant decor

Well sized keeper lid sits upon an attractive plate with decorative rim

Adorned with gilt finish to the the navy blue leaves and handle

Maker's mark to base for Burgess and Leigh or Burleigh, in the Japonica pattern

This is a charming antique kitchen cheese keeper, with great colour and wonderful decorative appeal. Delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 17cm (6.75'')

Max Depth: 23cm (9'')

Max Height: 13cm (5'')

Interior Width: 11.5cm (4.5'')

Interior Depth: 16cm (6.25'')

Min Interior Height: 4cm (1.5'')

Max Interior Height: 9cm (1.5'')

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Our Ref: 24080

Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Edwardian Ceramic Cheese Keeper to the Edwardian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
17cm (6.69")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1081393
Dealers Internal Reference
24080
Dealers Notes

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Description
This is an antique kitchen cheese keeper. An English, ceramic butter dish, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.

Tastefully decorative and in pleasing antique condition

Displays a desirable aged patina throughout

fig 1. An Edwardian ceramic cheese keeper featuring hand-painted floral patterns, a matching tray base, and a decorated handle on the domed lid.
fig 1. Antique Kitchen Cheese Keeper, English, Ceramic, Butter Dish, Edwardian, C.1910

Quality ceramic in a crisp white hue, and accentuated with vibrant decor

Well sized keeper lid sits upon an attractive plate with decorative rim

Adorned with gilt finish to the the navy blue leaves and handle

fig 2. An Edwardian ceramic cheese keeper featuring hand-painted floral patterns, a matching tray base, and a decorated handle on the domed lid.
fig 2. Antique Kitchen Cheese Keeper, English, Ceramic, Butter Dish, Edwardian, C.1910

Maker's mark to base for Burgess and Leigh or Burleigh, in the Japonica pattern

This is a charming antique kitchen cheese keeper, with great colour and wonderful decorative appeal. Delivered ready for the home.

fig 3. An Edwardian ceramic cheese keeper featuring hand-painted floral patterns, a matching tray base, and a decorated handle on the domed lid.
fig 3. Antique Kitchen Cheese Keeper, English, Ceramic, Butter Dish, Edwardian, C.1910

Dimensions:

Max Width: 17cm (6.75'')

Max Depth: 23cm (9'')

Max Height: 13cm (5'')

Interior Width: 11.5cm (4.5'')

Interior Depth: 16cm (6.25'')

Min Interior Height: 4cm (1.5'')

Max Interior Height: 9cm (1.5'')

fig 4. An Edwardian ceramic cheese keeper featuring hand-painted floral patterns, a matching tray base, and a decorated handle on the domed lid.
fig 4. Antique Kitchen Cheese Keeper, English, Ceramic, Butter Dish, Edwardian, C.1910

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

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We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.
London Fine Antiques

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Our Ref: 24080

Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Edwardian Ceramic Cheese Keeper to the Edwardian era.

Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
17cm (6.69")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1081393
Dealers Internal Ref
24080
London Fine Antiques
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Archive II An Edwardian ceramic cheese keeper featuring hand-painted floral patterns, a matching tray base, and a decorated handle on the domed lid. View II
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An Edwardian ceramic cheese keeper featuring hand-painted floral patterns, a matching tray base, and a decorated handle on the domed lid.
Antique Kitchen Cheese Keeper, English, Ceramic, Butter Dish, Edwardian, C.1910
Ref: SA1081393
An Edwardian ceramic cheese keeper featuring hand-painted floral patterns, a matching tray base, and a decorated handle on the domed lid.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectServeware
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialCeramic, Porcelain
  • ColourMulticoloured
  • MotifsFloral patterns, Gilded accents, Domed lid, Moulded handle
  • SizeH 13 cm (5 in) x W 17 cm (7 in) x D 23 cm (9 in)

FAQs

Edwardian cheese keepers were domestic items designed to preserve and serve cheese on the dining table, reflecting the elaborate culinary practices of the early 20th century.

These pieces were typically crafted from ceramic, porcelain, or earthenware, often featuring hand-painted or transfer-printed floral motifs finished with gilded highlights.

Authentic pieces often exhibit makers marks, crazing in the glaze consistent with age, hand-applied details, and weight typical of early 20th-century ceramic bodies.

They can be displayed on an open kitchen shelf, sideboard top, or used as a functional dining table centrepiece to add a touch of historic charm.

Antique ceramics should be hand-washed gently using mild detergent and lukewarm water; they must never be placed in a dishwasher or abrasive cleaning environments.
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