* A Delft octagonal butter tub

* A Delft octagonal butter tub, cover and stand, painted in blue with traders and other figures at the quayside, the cover with rural scenes either side of a finial modelled as a seated dog, painted 'Ruus' mark to the base, 2nd half 18th century, some glaze chips, 16cm. (3) Provenance: from a distinguished private European collection.