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Souvenir China Butter Pat by Enco of Yellowstone National Park, Old Faithful, in Wyoming
Pretty little commemorative or souvenir china piece, a butter pat from Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming with a center graphic of the wonderful geyser, Old Faithful. The words "Yellowstone National Park" and "Old Faithful" appear above and below, respectively, the multi-colored graphic of the geyser shooting water into the sky in the middle of this small dish. There is an ornamental gold leaf design around the upper edge. On the backside the piece is labelled, "Views of America Series by ENCO, 22 K. Gold", indicating that this piece was made by Enco using 22 karat gold for the leaf design on the topside and the manufacturer marking on the back. We do not know the age of this piece, it came out of a home, but believe it to be a vintage, antique or older item rather than new.
Round butter pat measuring about 3 3/8 inches in diameter with a lower center section and sitting 1/2 inch in height. We've provided four images including close-ups of the center transfer design and manufacturer marking. Please note that the white hot spots are reflections from the camera lighting on the glossy surface. Very nice usuable overall condition but not mint. There are no chips, cracks or crazing, but there are multiple small scratches in the center graphic area. You don't notice these from a distance but close-up you can see them and that they do scratch through the graphic. There is some wear to the gold leaf design and the lettering (not bad but you can see close-up) and minor pin dots/transfer dots made in manufacture. This piece was used, perhaps in a restaurant as restaurant ware or in a home, but still has a great look.
Nice addition to any collection of national park memorabilia or souvenir items particularly relating to Yellowstone in the state of Wyoming. Would also make a great addition to a general butter pat collection.
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