A molded earthenware compote printed with one of 12 patterns from the Card Motto designs produced by Wedgwood.  They are recorded in the Wedgwood pattern book under pattern T 289 a-l. The pieces are all date marked 1877.  This pattern is 11th on the list and is therefore T 289 k. The scenes are ludicrous encounters with everyday household objects.The pattern was printed in black with colors added to the card shaped section in the center. Gilding is added to highlight the molded and scalloped border.  The text: "FLY THE PLEASURE THAT BITES TO MORROW" printed above and below the card was written by George Edward Herbert and denotes pleasure. The three pixies are working together on a cooking project. One reads the cookbook, another slices a lemon to add, and the pixie on top is stirring the ingredients in the flaming bowl. The designer of these patterns is not known. This is one example from the "Butterfly Tremblay" dessert service consisting of both plates and compotes (a second compote is shown below). 

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