Butter dish with lid, 925 sterling silver, gold-plated | Astra Gold

Butter dish with lid Astra Gold – Puristic and spacious

The Astra Gold butter dish with lid, crafted from 925 sterling silver, is the minimalist alternative for generous portions: a fully gold-plated base, a matte silver lid with an elegant niello band around the bottom edge, and a conical handle. Weighing 400 grams and measuring 137 mm in diameter, it is larger and heavier than the Classic version, offering more space for butter, cheese, charcuterie, or other delicacies. Its deliberate restraint, without large niello floral arrangements on the main surface, exudes elegant simplicity – perfect for those who appreciate understated elegance.

The Astra Gold butter dish can be personalized – an engraving with a name, date or dedication makes it a unique gift for weddings, anniversaries or as a lasting reminder of special moments.

Fully gilt lower part and niello band on the lid edge

The Astra Gold butter dish consists of two parts: a fully gold-plated base (plate/dish) and a matte silver lid with minimalist ornamentation. The base is completely high-gloss gold-plated – inside and out – and provides an elegant presentation surface for butter, cheese, or other delicacies. The complete gold plating protects the silver from tarnishing and ensures that the butter dish will look flawless even after years of use.

The lid has a matte finish and features a narrow niello band around the bottom edge – a continuous floral pattern in deep black niello that elegantly encircles the lid. Unlike the Classic version with its three large niello flower groups, the Astra Gold embraces purist restraint: no elaborate decorations on the main surface, just the narrow niello band at the rim. The lower edge of the lid is gold-plated and harmonizes perfectly with the fully gold-plated base. The conical handle on the lid is made of matte silver and allows for elegant lifting.

Larger and more spacious – More room for enjoyment

With a diameter of 137 mm and a weight of 400 grams, the Astra Gold butter dish is larger and heavier than the Classic version (136.5 mm diameter, 363 g). This difference may sound minimal, but in practice it means more space for generous portions: a whole bar of butter, several types of cheese at once, or larger quantities of sausage. The larger surface area of ​​the fully gold-plated base offers more presentation space, and the taller lid (96 mm instead of 88.5 mm) creates more volume.

The Astra Gold butter dish in detail

• Material: 925 sterling silver with gold plating (bottom part fully gold-plated, lid edge gold-plated) and niello inlay (narrow band on the lid edge)
• Surface: High-gloss gold-plated (entire base), matte (outer surface of lid + conical handle), gold-plated (lid rim)
• Ornaments: Narrow niello band at the lower edge of the lid (circumferential floral pattern), NO large niello flower groups on the main surface
• Dimensions: Diameter 137 mm × Height 96 mm (with lid)
• Weight: approx. 400 grams (solid 925 sterling silver)
• Origin: Russia, SevChern factory
• Special features: Fully gilded base, matte lid with narrow niello band, conical handle, larger than the Classic version, over 100 years of manufacturing tradition
• Hallmark/Stamp: Original hallmark (certificate of authenticity)
• Included: Butter dish with lid, high-quality gift box
• Engraving service: Personalization available upon request (bottom or lid)
• Versatile use: butter dish, butter dome, cheese dome, sausage dome, pastry box
• Series: Astra Gold (gold plating + narrow niello band), purist version without large floral groups

Purist rather than ornate – The more elegant choice

The Astra Gold butter dish is the minimalist alternative to the Classic version. While the Classic version offers maximum ornamentation with three large niello flower groups on the lid, the Astra Gold focuses on elegant restraint: just a narrow niello band along the lower edge of the lid. This deliberate reduction demonstrates that less can be more – the minimalist elegance appears more modern and timeless, allowing the fully gilded base to stand out even more.

Many customers prefer the Astra Gold because it is larger (more room for butter and cheese) and its minimalist design makes it more versatile: it complements classic and modern tablecloths, gold-plated and silver-plated cutlery, all Astra pieces, and many other serving ranges. The Classic version with its large niello floral motifs makes a statement, while the Astra Gold embodies timeless elegance.

Frequently asked questions about the Astra Gold butter dish

What is the difference between this and the Astra Classic butter dish?

The Astra Gold is larger (137 mm diameter vs. 136.5 mm), heavier (400 g vs. 363 g), and taller (96 mm vs. 88.5 mm) – offering more space for butter, cheese, and cold cuts. The biggest difference lies in the design: the Classic version features three large niello flower clusters on the lid, while the Astra Gold has only a narrow niello band along the lower edge of the lid. Additionally, the Astra Gold has a conical handle, while the Classic has a ring handle. Both have fully gold-plated bases and can be engraved.

Why doesn't Astra Gold have large Niello flower clusters?

The Astra Gold is the minimalist option for customers who prefer elegant restraint. The narrow niello band around the lid's edge showcases the craftsmanship of the SevChern manufactory without dominating the main surface. This minimalist design appears more modern, timeless, and versatile. Many customers appreciate precisely this reduction – it demonstrates that less is often more.

Is the Astra Gold less valuable than the Classic?

No, on the contrary – at 400 grams, the Astra Gold is even heavier and contains more silver than the Classic (363 g). The craftsmanship is of the same high quality, the gold plating equally elaborate. The only difference lies in the aesthetic choice of purist elegance over maximum ornamentation. Both versions are equivalent in material and quality – they simply speak different aesthetic languages.

Can the Astra Gold be personalized?

Yes, the Astra Gold butter dish can be personalized with an engraving. Upon request, we can engrave names, dates, initials, or a personal message on the fully gold-plated base or the matte lid. The engraving is professional and permanent. This personalization makes the butter dish a unique gift for weddings, anniversaries, or special occasions. Simply contact us with your engraving request!

Does the Astra Gold fit with other Astra parts?

Yes, perfect! The Astra Gold harmonizes with all pieces in the Astra collection. The fully gold-plated base pairs particularly well with the fully gold-plated drinking cups and the tea service. The narrow niello band around the lid's rim is more subtle than the large niello floral groups of the Classic pieces, but both designs complement each other elegantly. Many customers deliberately combine Classic pieces (tea service) with Gold pieces (butter dish, drinking cups) – creating both variety and harmony.

A butter dish for purists and connoisseurs.

The Astra Gold butter dish with lid is no ordinary serving dish. It's the minimalist choice for generous portions – crafted from solid 925 sterling silver, fully gold-plated, and adorned with an elegant niello band. Every time you lift the conical handle, serve butter, or present cheese, you demonstrate that true elegance needs no embellishment. Weighing 400 grams, with a 137 mm diameter capacity and the option for personalization – it's for those who understand that less is often more.

Product details at a glance

SilverVerse – Pure elegance in perfection

A butter dish is small. But in a world of excess, it makes a statement: I don't need elaborate decorations to be valuable – my complete gilding and purist elegance speak for themselves. The Astra Gold butter dish demonstrates that true beauty lies in reduction – just a narrow niello band, just a conical handle, just fully gilded silver. For purists who understand that the best is often the simplest.