Butter dish - .833 silver






Holds master’s in art business and decorative arts; exhibited at TEFAF Maastricht.
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Crystal butter dish with a solid silver frame (.833) from the Netherlands, dating to 1850–1900, measuring 16 by 16 by 14 cm and weighing 660 g in good used condition.
Description from the seller
Crystal butter dish with silver mount – Netherlands, ca. 1880
An elegant crystal butter dish, dating from circa 1880 and originating from the Netherlands, executed with a solid silver mount (.833). This object combines refined glasswork with precious metal and reflects the rich table culture of the late 19th century.
The dish is crafted from clear crystal and features beautifully cut motifs, with geometric patterns that light up in a lively way. The silver mount frames the glass in a stylish manner and provides a sturdy and luxurious finish.
Such butter dishes were part of a well-kept place setting and were used at formal meals. Today they are valued as decorative objects and collectibles within antique crystal and silverware.
Overview
Object: butter dish
Material: cut crystal with silver mount (.833)
Origin: Netherlands
Period: ca. 1880
Features: fine engraving, combination of glass and silver
Condition: signs of wear appropriate for age
Dimensions and weight
Length: 16 cm
Width: 16 cm
Height: 14 cm
Weight: 660 g
The photos are part of the lot descriptions. The object will be well packed and insured for shipping.
Seller's Story
Crystal butter dish with silver mount – Netherlands, ca. 1880
An elegant crystal butter dish, dating from circa 1880 and originating from the Netherlands, executed with a solid silver mount (.833). This object combines refined glasswork with precious metal and reflects the rich table culture of the late 19th century.
The dish is crafted from clear crystal and features beautifully cut motifs, with geometric patterns that light up in a lively way. The silver mount frames the glass in a stylish manner and provides a sturdy and luxurious finish.
Such butter dishes were part of a well-kept place setting and were used at formal meals. Today they are valued as decorative objects and collectibles within antique crystal and silverware.
Overview
Object: butter dish
Material: cut crystal with silver mount (.833)
Origin: Netherlands
Period: ca. 1880
Features: fine engraving, combination of glass and silver
Condition: signs of wear appropriate for age
Dimensions and weight
Length: 16 cm
Width: 16 cm
Height: 14 cm
Weight: 660 g
The photos are part of the lot descriptions. The object will be well packed and insured for shipping.
