Vintage Avon 1876 Cape Cod Dark Ruby Red Covered Butter Dish & Matching Lid Set

Beautiful Vintage Avon 1876 Cape Cod Dark Ruby Red Covered Butter Dish & Matching Lid Set

Add a striking pop of vintage elegance to your dining table or glassware collection with this authentic two-piece covered butter dish from Avon’s iconic 1876 Cape Cod Collection. Manufactured exclusively for Avon by the historic Wheaton Glass Company, this stunning piece is inspired by 19th-century Sandwich glass and features a deep, vibrant, dark ruby red color that beautifully catches the light.

This is a complete, original set consisting of the rectangular base tray (featuring the signature geometric starburst pattern on the underside) and the matching heavy pressed-glass lid adorned with the classic Roman Rosette diamond pattern and an elegant raised finial handle.

Item Details / Specifications

• Brand: Avon Collection: The 1876 Cape Cod Collection

• Manufacturer: Wheaton Glass Company (Millville, NJ)

• Circa / Era: Vintage (Produced 1975 – 1993)

• Style: Victorian / Early American Pressed Glass (EAPG) Revival Glass

•  Type: Pressed Glass (Lead-Free)

• Color: Dark Ruby Red (True "Pigeon-Blood" Ruby)

• Material: Heavy-Injected Pressed Glass

• Dimensions: Approx. 7" L x 3.5" W x 3.5" H (With Lid)

• Weight: 1 lb. + (Heavy, dense vintage glass)

• Capacity: Holds one standard quarter-pound (1/4 lb.) stick of butter

Markings:

• Authentic uppercase "AVON" wordmark embossed inside the lid ceiling.

• Base is intentionally unmarked to ensure a smooth, hygienic surface for butter.

Condition Notes:

• This set is in great vintage condition! There are absolutely no chips, cracks, structural scratches, or noticeable flea bites anywhere along the high-friction edges or rims. 

• The dark ruby red color remains incredibly vibrant, lustrous, and completely free of cloudy hard water stains or etching. 

• There is only minimal, expected vintage shelf wear on the very bottom of the base tray from gentle handling over the decades.

Care Note: To preserve the brilliant color and clarity of this vintage glass, please hand-wash only. Not suitable for microwave or oven use.