Butter Pats

Flea Market Finds With The Kovels : Episode FMF-413 -- More Projects »
At the Renninger's flea market in Mount Dora, Fla., host Terry Kovel finds collectible butter pats. Collectors enjoy them because they're small and easy to display.
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Butter pats or chips were used to pass each dinner guest a pat of butter. The pattern usually matched the dinnerware. This butter pat or chip from England is priced at $30.
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This 1888 butterfly pat is priced at $18.
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This restaurant-pattern butter pat is marked $6.
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Here's another restaurant pattern marked at $15.
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The dealer has grouped Danish wall hangings in with the butter pats. They are priced $10 apiece.
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Here's a cup plate made of glass. It was used with a cup and saucer and is marked $20.
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This butter pat is priced at $18.
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Here's another butter pat marked $8.
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This butter pat is priced $10. Butter pats make for an interesting collectible and are nice for embellishing a table setting.
Resources
Renninger's Twin Markets
Renninger's Antique & Farmers Market
Website: www.renningers.com
Guests
Harry J. Meyer
Dealer
Phone: 352-637-1064
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