Antique Butter Dish - Saint-Just

This is an antique butter dish from the Saint-Uze pottery.

A rare butter dish that evokes French history
This antique butter dish was made in France by the Saint-Uze pottery from the late 19th to the early 20th century.

The calm ivory ceramic is adorned with a beautiful blue floral pattern, adding a touch of elegance to your table.
With its warm design reminiscent of a French country town, it can be used not only as a butter dish but also as a trinket box or a decorative accent, enriching your daily life.

This is an extremely rare item, with no noticeable chips or cracks, and remains in excellent condition despite being over 100 years old.

How to use a water butter dish

This butter dish is a type called a "water butter dish" (or butter bell),
It incorporates ingenious methods for preserving butter in an era before refrigerators.

First, pour cold water into the base of the dish.
Pack butter, returned to room temperature, into the recess on the inside of the lid.
Place the lid over the base.

This seals the water, preventing exposure to outside air and making the butter less prone to spoilage. Additionally, the cold water keeps the butter moderately cool, maintaining a spreadable softness at all times.

Condition: Craquelure is present, but there are no chips or cracks, and it is in excellent condition.

Size (maximum): Approximately 12cm diameter x 12cm height
Period: Late 19th century to early 20th century

【Please check before purchasing】

This product is a vintage or antique item.
It has been imported for decorative purposes. Therefore, there is no guarantee regarding its safety or durability as tableware.
Its use is at the customer's own discretion.
There may be signs of age, small scratches from manufacturing, color unevenness, etc.
Please understand these as characteristics inherent to vintage items.