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One example of the compotes Wedgwood produced for the "Butterfly Tremblay" dessert service.  Printed on this example is the text "We Lesson Our Wants by Lessening Our Desires". Scalloped edge highlighted with gild trim and a decorative molded border pattern.  12 titles are found in the Wedgwood pattern book recorded under pattern T 289 a-l. This scene is 9th on the list and is therefore T 289 i.

 

Shape Type: Dinner & Dessert Wares

Pattern Type: Miscellaneous

Date: 1877

Dimensions:

  • Diameter: 8.25 in (20.955 cm)

Maker: Josiah Wedgwood & Sons

Maker's Mark:

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Description:

A molded earthenware plate printed with one of 12 patterns from the Card Motto designs found in the Wedgwood pattern book recorded under pattern T289 a-l. This pattern is 7th on the list and is, therefore, T289 g. The subject of this pattern is a serviette (napkin) ring. The small pixies are running around and jumping through the ring. It was produced by Wedgwood in...


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