Set of Six Antique Haviland Limoges Porcelain Butter Pats with Floral Wheat Patt

Elegant set of six antique Haviland Limoges porcelain butter pats, made in France circa 1880 and decorated with a delicate floral and wheat motif against a luminous white ground.

Butter pats were small individual dishes used on formal Victorian dining tables to serve a personal portion of butter to each guest. Their presence reflected the refinement of 19th-century table etiquette and the importance placed on every detail of table presentation.

This beautiful set combines the delicacy of Limoges porcelain with an elegant and timeless botanical decoration. The flowers and wheat stalks lend a natural charm, evoking abundance, pastoral beauty, and French sophistication. Their intimate size makes them ideal for serving butter, preserves, condiments, or small sweets, as well as for creating a refined decorative display.

Founded in Limoges in 1842 by David Haviland, Haviland became one of the most prestigious French manufacturers of fine porcelain. The company’s pieces are celebrated for their high-quality porcelain, luminous white grounds, and exceptional decorative work, all of which are beautifully represented in this set.

In exceptional condition, these six butter pats retain an immaculate and luxurious appearance, with the porcelain and decoration beautifully preserved. A sophisticated addition to a collection of antique French porcelain or an elegant Victorian-inspired table setting.

Details 1stDibs reference: LU10969251586072 Period: 1880-1889 Date: 1880 Origin: France Materials: Porcelain Style: Victorian Dimensions: H 0.5 × W 3 × D 3 IN Condition: EXCELLENT