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Fabulous English Antique Pure Butter Slab
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    34 years in the antiques trade, miles is constantly sourcing interesting, original, mainly english antique furniture and accessories.
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Fabulous English Antique Pure Butter Slab

1900 - 1920
Sold 13 May 2025 · Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
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Fabulous English Antique Pure Butter Slab

This is a wonderful, Edwardian antique creamware Pure Butter slab that is in amazing, very clean condition, not a reproduction! Made and stamped by the makers G.Rushbrooke ( Smithfield) Ltd, it dates to around 1900-10 and feature superb original black Pure Butter lettering to the front and with cut away hand holds to each side. originally would have been used in an English grocers shop to display large slabs of butter which were then cut off and sold in smaller portions, wrapped in brown paper. Very rare to find an antique Pure Butter slab in such great condition with no crazing, chips or damage.

Dimensions

Height: 36cm (14.29")

Width: 36cm (14.29")

Depth: 7cm (2.78")

Date of Manufacture

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Butter Slab to the Edwardian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Reference Numbers
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SA1141640
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Fabulous English Antique Pure Butter Slab
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This is a wonderful, Edwardian antique creamware Pure Butter slab that is in amazing, very clean condition, not a reproduction! Made and stamped by the makers G.
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

Rushbrooke ( Smithfield) Ltd, it dates to around 1900-10 and feature superb original black Pure Butter lettering to the front and with cut away hand holds to each side. originally would have been used in an English grocers shop to display large slabs of butter which were then cut off and sold in smaller portions, wrapped in brown paper. Very rare to find an antique Pure Butter slab in such great condition with no crazing, chips or damage.

Dimensions

Height: 36cm (14.29")

Width: 36cm (14.29")

Depth: 7cm (2.78")

Date of Manufacture

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Butter Slab to the Edwardian era.

Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1141640
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2009

34 years in the antiques trade, miles is constantly sourcing interesting, original, mainly english antique furniture and accessories.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd Profile Page

Trade Associations

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Archive I A rectangular white ceramic butter slab featuring bold black text reading PURE BUTTER across the front rim. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Fabulous English Antique Pure Butter Slab

Archive II A rectangular white ceramic butter slab featuring bold black text reading PURE BUTTER across the front rim. View II
Archive III A rectangular white ceramic butter slab featuring bold black text reading PURE BUTTER across the front rim. View III
Archive IV A rectangular white ceramic butter slab featuring bold black text reading PURE BUTTER across the front rim. View IV
Archive V A rectangular white ceramic butter slab featuring bold black text reading PURE BUTTER across the front rim. View V
Archive VI A rectangular white ceramic butter slab featuring bold black text reading PURE BUTTER across the front rim. View VI
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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Telephone 01524 241716
Location
North Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mga
Verified Since May 2009
Items For Sale 161
Items Sold 10,765
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
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A rectangular white ceramic butter slab featuring bold black text reading PURE BUTTER across the front rim.
Fabulous English Antique Pure Butter Slab
Ref: SA1141640
A rectangular white ceramic butter slab featuring bold black text reading PURE BUTTER across the front rim.
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  • ObjectDisplay Slabs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialCeramic, Earthenware, Ironstone
  • ColourWhite
  • MotifsTransfer-printed lettering, Glazed earthenware, Raised rim
  • SizeH 7 cm (3 in) x W 36 cm (14 in) x D 36 cm (14 in)

FAQs

Antique butter slabs were traditionally used in grocery shops and dairies during the 19th and early 20th centuries to display blocks of butter on the counter for customers.

These items are typically crafted from heavy-grade ironstone, heavy earthenware, or porcelain, featuring hand-painted or transferred black lettering.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit genuine crazing in the glaze, minor wear marks to the base, and period-appropriate transfer-printed typography rather than modern digital printing.

Such pieces can be incorporated into kitchen styling as functional display trays on open shelving, sideboards, or kitchen islands to add historic character.

Clean gently using warm water and mild soap with a soft cloth, avoiding abrasive scourers that can damage the aged glaze and historic lettering.
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