Vintage Carved Oak Butter Keeper

Vintage circular, carved oak butter keeper or jam or marmalade pot. Having silverplate mounting and handle. Domed lid marked EPNS under. A delightful piece of English history boasting an unusual oak barrel design along with the rich patina developed over the years. Missing inner porcelain dish but you can put a small dish inside. Apart from its use as a butter keeper or marmalade pot, its unique shape and design make it an excellent decorative piece, fitting for a mantel, bookshelf, or kitchen counter. Porch pick up Christie St and St. Clair West Ave. Compact size, with dimensions of 6.5”H (top of handle) x 5.75”L; vessel smaller. Original, unaltered, condition with minor wear; some dryness to wood. Please note these minor signs of wear are consistent with age and past use, contributing to its charm. Authentic English origins, this antique lidded piece would make an excellent addition to any antique collection or English-themed interior design.