Lot #89: Vintage Elsie's Exclusives Butter Dish: Ukrainian Folk Art Ceramic Covered Keeper

This is a covered ceramic butter dish made by Elsie’s Exclusives, a Canadian brand known for hand‑decorated ceramics. The two‑piece set includes a rectangular underplate and a dome‑style lid. The design features a geometric folk art pattern inspired by traditional Ukrainian vyshyvanka cross‑stitch motifs, decorated in red, yellow, and black/green on a white glazed base. Elsie’s Exclusives operated in Toronto during the late 20th century and specialized in applying Eastern European decorative patterns to ceramic and porcelain blanks. Their pieces were commonly purchased as heirloom gifts and are now collected for their distinctive regional designs. Condition: excellent vintage with no chips, cracks or crazing. Glaze is bright and shiny. Base 8" long x 4.5" wide Lid :6.5 long x 3 wide Pickup category timeslot {A}