James Kent Old Foley Chinese Rose Butter Dish

Step back into the refined world of early 20th-century English ceramics with this exquisite James Kent Old Foley “Chinese Rose” Butter Dish—a true testament to the artistry and craftsmanship of Staffordshire pottery.

The “Chinese Rose” pattern, first introduced in the 1930s by the renowned James Kent Ltd. of Longton, Staffordshire, captures the timeless allure of Chinoiserie design—a Western interpretation of classical Chinese art that swept through England during the late Georgian and Victorian eras. Each piece is a delicate canvas of hand-painted florals and exotic birds, with rich pinks, yellows, and greens blooming across a creamy glaze.

Old Foley pottery, named after the company’s historic works in Foley, Longton, represents a golden age of English earthenware—an era when dining was as much about beauty as it was about function. This butter dish, with its gently scalloped base and domed lid, evokes an age of afternoon teas, polished silver, and floral linens—a slice of domestic elegance from between the wars.

Condition: Excellent

Dimensions (the base) 
Length: 7inches
Breadth 5.5inches