Early Australian China Painted butter dish and cover on tray | Roses | unmarked Ethel L Thomas Era_Georgian 7cms (5 1/2") tall

7cms (5 1/2") tall

but controversial

There is a very small artists signature that "extends" from the very top of the highest floral spray

Has 4 splay feet

Royal Doulton large character jug Athos D6439

Early Australian China Painted butter dish and cover on tray | Roses | unmarked Ethel L Thomas Era_Georgian 7cms (5 1/2") tallEarly Australian China Painted butter dish and cover on tray This work has been executed on a fine quality European plain blank unmarked but by Ethel L Thomas Provenance: this piece [and many others to come] were purchased from the family of Ethel Lawry Thomas [later post marriage known as Ethel Lawry Medcalf]. She was a known exhibitor at the 1907 Melbourne exhibition see here The first Australian Exhibition of Women's Work was a national exhibition