Lot 289:
Vintage White Milk Glass Covered Butter Dish with Harvest Gold Floral and Butterfly Decoration
Sold for: $45
Description
This vintage covered butter dish is constructed from opaque white milk glass and consists of a rectangular base and a matching lid. The lid features a screen-printed decorative motif in a mustard or harvest gold color, consisting of a central multi-petaled flower flanked by stylized butterflies and scrolled leaf and bud sprays extending toward the ends. This design is the Butterfly Gold pattern, widely attributed to Pyrex (Corning Glass Works), and was a common feature of American kitchenware produced during the 1970s. The dish is designed to accommodate a standard one-quarter pound stick of butter.
Condition report:
The item appears to be in good vintage condition. The white milk glass retains a high gloss. The harvest gold decorative pattern is vibrant and shows no significant signs of fading, scratches, or loss. No chips, cracks, or flea bites were observed during the visual inspection.
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