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

Butter dish with lid Astra Classic – Stylish presentation for every occasion

The Astra Classic butter dish with lid, crafted from 925 sterling silver, is more than just a serving dish – it's an elegant statement piece for sophisticated table settings. With its fully gold-plated base, matte silver lid adorned with three hand-engraved niello flower clusters, and gold-plated ring handle, it combines Russian craftsmanship with versatile everyday practicality. Whether for butter, cheese, charcuterie, pastries, or confectionery, this butter dish protects, preserves, and presents your delicacies with timeless elegance. Weighing 363 grams and measuring 136.5 mm in diameter, it is generously sized and demonstrates with every use that true quality is tangible.

The Astra Classic 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 gilded base and three niello flower groups

The Astra Classic butter dish consists of two parts: a fully gold-plated base (plate/dish) and a matte silver lid with niello decoration. The base is completely high-gloss gold-plated – inside and out – and offers 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 still look flawless even after years of use.

The lid has a matte finish and features three symmetrically arranged niello flower groups: a central group at the front and two on either side. Each group displays a hand-engraved flower with tendrils and leaves in deep black niello, with the central flower gilded – the signature accent of the Astra Classic collection. The lower edge of the lid is gilded, perfectly complementing the fully gilded base. The ring handle on the lid is also gilded, allowing for elegant lifting.

Versatile use – For butter, cheese, sausage and more

The Astra Classic butter dish is versatile: use it as a classic butter dish for table butter, a cheese dome for fine cheeses, a charcuterie dome for delicate cold cuts, a pastry box for small delicacies, or a candy dish for chocolates. Its round shape (Ø 136.5 mm) offers ample space, and the lid protects the contents from drying out and dust. The fully gold-plated base ensures that all food items are presented on a taste-neutral, hygienic surface.

The Astra Classic butter dish in detail

• Material: 925 sterling silver with gold plating (bottom part fully gold-plated, lid rim + ring handle gold-plated) and niello inlays
• Surface: High-gloss gold-plated (bottom part completely), matte (lid outer surface), gold-plated (lid rim + ring handle)
• Ornaments: 3 hand-engraved niello flower groups on the lid (symmetrical: 1 front, 2 sides), each with a gilded accent flower.
• Dimensions: Diameter 136.5 mm × Height 88.5 mm (with lid)
• Weight: approx. 363 grams (solid 925 sterling silver)
• Origin: Russia, SevChern factory
• Special features: Fully gilded base, matte lid with 3 niello flower groups, gilded ring handle, 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 tin, candy tin
• Series: Astra Classic (gilding + niello + floral engravings)

Personalization possible – A unique gift

The Astra Classic butter dish can be personalized with an engraving – upon request, we can engrave names, dates, initials, or a personal message on the base or lid. This personalization makes the butter dish a unique gift for weddings, anniversaries, golden wedding anniversaries, or as a lasting memento of special moments. The engraving is professionally done and permanent, ensuring it remains clearly legible for years to come.

Many customers give the butter dish as a wedding gift, engraved with the couple's names and wedding date – a present that accompanies the young family every day at breakfast and reminds them of their special day. The butter dish is also a symbolic gift for a golden wedding anniversary: ​​50 years together, gilded and engraved for the next 50 years.

Frequently asked questions about the Astra Classic butter dish

For which foods is the butter dish suitable?

The Astra Classic butter dish is versatile: use it as a classic butter dish for table butter, as a cheese dome for fine cheeses (Brie, Camembert, blue cheese), as a charcuterie dome for delicate cold cuts, as a pastry box for cookies, biscuits, or small cakes, or as a confectionery box for pralines and chocolates. Its round shape (Ø 136.5 mm) offers ample space, and the lid protects the contents from drying out and dust. The fully gold-plated base is taste-neutral and hygienic.

Can the butter dish be personalized?

Yes, the Astra Classic 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!

How do I clean the butter dish?

We recommend hand washing with warm water and mild dish soap to protect the gold plating and niello inlays. After use, rinse the base and lid separately, then dry with a soft cloth. The high-gloss gold plating and matte niello panels are sensitive to harsh detergents and the mechanical stress of dishwashers. With careful hand washing, the butter dish will remain pristine for decades. The fully gold-plated base can be polished with a silver polishing cloth if needed.

Does the butter dish fit with other Astra Classic parts?

Yes, perfect! The Astra Classic butter dish features the same niello floral motifs as all other pieces in the collection (tea service, tumblers, water carafe). The combination of a fully gilded base and a matte lid harmonizes beautifully with the tea service and tumblers. Many customers build up a complete Astra Classic service over the years – and the butter dish is an essential element for stylish table settings.

Why is the lower part fully gold-plated?

The fully gold-plated base offers several advantages: it protects the silver from tarnishing caused by contact with food (butter and cheese, in particular, can cause silver to tarnish), it is easier to clean than matte silver, and it provides a taste-neutral, hygienic surface for food. Complete gold plating is more elaborate and valuable than partial plating and demonstrates that the SevChern manufactory makes no compromises – even where it isn't immediately apparent.

A butter dish that is more than just a function

The Astra Classic butter dish with lid is no ordinary serving piece. It's a statement of conscious table culture – crafted from solid 925 sterling silver, fully gold-plated, and adorned with hand-engraved niello flowers. Every time you lift the lid, serve butter, or present cheese, you demonstrate that even the most mundane moments deserve beauty. Weighing 363 grams, with a fully gold-plated base and the option for personalization, it's for those who understand that true quality of life lies in the small, daily rituals.

Product details at a glance

SilverVerse – Table Culture with Meaning

A butter dish is small. But in a world full of plastic and a throwaway culture, it makes a statement: I serve consciously, I present with style, and I choose quality that lasts and that I can pass down. The Astra Classic butter dish shows that even butter can be served from a fully gold-plated silver dish – hand-engraved, customizable, and from a manufactory that has known for over 100 years how to transform silver into beauty. For people who understand that true table culture is not a trend, but an attitude.