Mid-19th century, butter dish with mark of Henry Wilkinson, cow form finial in silver (weight .35 troy oz.), resting atop a silverplate lid, frosted glass bowl, and silverplate undertray with acanthus form rim (4 5/8 x 7 1/2 in.); the handled tray with mark of James Deakin & Sons, repousse fruit and blossom motif to well, scalloped beaded rim border and pierced swing handle, swept acanthus form feet (3 1/4 x 11 x 10 3/4 in. handle down).

From the Collection of Norma Mahood, Bluefield, Virginia

Small areas of loss to cow underside; some bleed to upper lid of butter; glass dish with small chips.