A Miniature Stoneware Presentation Butter Tub

Western Pennsylvania, Second Half 19th Century

inscribed Esau Scott, Esq with cobalt highlights.

Height 2 5/8 x diameter 4 1/8 inches.

Esau Scott (1845-1919) was born in Washington County, Pennsylvania and later settled in St. Mary's, West Virginia.

Provenance: Ex Crocker Farm, July 22, 2017, Lot 366.
Condition Report: Rim with wear commensurate with use. One "as made" and glazed over chip to rim, and another chip to rim on underside of lip.