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Antique Victorian Ceramic Butter Dish - Circa 1898
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Antique Victorian Ceramic Butter Dish - Circa 1898

19th century
For Sale by M Cross Antiques
Description

A late 19th-century transfer-printed Britannia pattern butter dish by the Victoria Pottery, Glasgow. Printed in brown and enamelled and gilt with BRITANNIA RULES THE WAVES. DL & S 'Britannia' stamp to the base.

The Victoria Pottery was established by David Lockhart and Charles Arthur in Cogan Street, Pollokshaws, in 1855.

The overall condition is good. Finish shows age-related staining, and there is a small crack to the knop handle. See images for details.

Other dishes shown are available separately.

Physical Dimensions
Height
12.5cm (4.92")
Width
12.5cm (4.92")
Depth
12.5cm (4.92")
Declaration

M Cross Antiques has dated this Victorian Ceramic Butter Dish to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1217761
Dealers Internal Reference
806
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Delivery within the UK mainland (excluding Devon, Cornwall, Scotland & Wales) is free of charge and will be completed by my own privately appointed courier. Please enquire with us for delivery costs if in Devon, Cornwall, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland.

Alternatively, buyer to collect.

Description
A late 19th-century transfer-printed Britannia pattern butter dish by the Victoria Pottery, Glasgow. Printed in brown and enamelled and gilt with BRITANNIA RULES THE WAVES. DL & S 'Britannia' stamp to the base.
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The Victoria Pottery was established by David Lockhart and Charles Arthur in Cogan Street, Pollokshaws, in 1855.
M Cross Antiques

The overall condition is good. Finish shows age-related staining, and there is a small crack to the knop handle. See images for details.

Other dishes shown are available separately.

Height
12.5cm (4.92")
Width
12.5cm (4.92")
Depth
12.5cm (4.92")
Date of Manufacture

M Cross Antiques has dated this Victorian Ceramic Butter Dish to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1217761
Dealers Internal Ref
806
M Cross Antiques
M Cross Antiques
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We specialise in period furniture, decorative antiques and artwork.

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A cylindrical cream ceramic butter dish with a lid, decorated with a brown transfer print featuring flags, a crown, and the inscription Britannia Rules The Waves.
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Archive I A cylindrical cream ceramic butter dish with a lid, decorated with a brown transfer print featuring flags, a crown, and the inscription Britannia Rules The Waves.

Antique Victorian Ceramic Butter Dish - Circa 1898

Archive II A cylindrical cream ceramic butter dish with a lid, decorated with a brown transfer print featuring flags, a crown, and the inscription Britannia Rules The Waves. View II
Archive III A cylindrical cream ceramic butter dish with a lid, decorated with a brown transfer print featuring flags, a crown, and the inscription Britannia Rules The Waves. View III
Archive IV A cylindrical cream ceramic butter dish with a lid, decorated with a brown transfer print featuring flags, a crown, and the inscription Britannia Rules The Waves. View IV
Archive V A cylindrical cream ceramic butter dish with a lid, decorated with a brown transfer print featuring flags, a crown, and the inscription Britannia Rules The Waves. View V
Archive VI A cylindrical cream ceramic butter dish with a lid, decorated with a brown transfer print featuring flags, a crown, and the inscription Britannia Rules The Waves. View VI
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A cylindrical cream ceramic butter dish with a lid, decorated with a brown transfer print featuring flags, a crown, and the inscription Britannia Rules The Waves.
Antique Victorian Ceramic Butter Dish - Circa 1898
Ref: SA1217761
A cylindrical cream ceramic butter dish with a lid, decorated with a brown transfer print featuring flags, a crown, and the inscription Britannia Rules The Waves.
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  • ObjectTableware
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialEarthenware, Glaze
  • ColourCream
  • MotifsTransfer print, Crown motif, Scrollwork, Flag detailing
  • SizeH 12.5 cm (5 in) x W 12.5 cm (5 in) x D 12.5 cm (5 in)

This Victorian ceramic butter dish belongs to the late 19th-century English country house style of tableware, originating from the Victoria Pottery in Glasgow. The cylindrical earthenware vessel wears a cream glaze finished with a brown transfer print, a crown motif, scrollwork, flag detailing featuring red, blue, green, and yellow, and gilding, while the lid carries a small knop handle. Signs of age-related staining appear across the surface alongside a small crack to the handle. The piece measures 12.5 cm high, 12.5 cm wide, and 12.5 cm deep. Display this lidded dish on a kitchen island as functional tableware or as a decorative accent within a traditional dining space. It suits open shelving or a dresser top where the transfer-printed patriotic inscription remains visible. The compact footprint makes it practical for everyday kitchen storage or as a table accessory for butter service during meals.

FAQs

Late 19th-century British potteries produced widespread transferware ceramics to mark national pride, royal jubilees, and naval history, converting everyday kitchen items into functional patriotic objects.

These vessels were typically crafted from glazed earthenware or ironstone, utilizing transfer-printed patterns that were sometimes enhanced with hand-applied polychrome enamels prior to final firing.

Original pieces usually feature printed maker marks or registration numbers on the base, alongside fine glaze crazing and authentic wear patterns around the unglazed foot rim.

Display this piece on a kitchen island, dresser, or sideboard top as a decorative accent, styling it alongside natural wood, copper, and unglazed stoneware.

Wash gently by hand using warm water and mild liquid soap, avoiding abrasive pads or dishwashers that could wear down the glaze or degrade hand-coloured details.
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