Description
This butter dish turns a bright red tractor into the lid, which sits over a shallow tray to keep your butter covered between meals. It is made of glazed dolomite ceramic with a glossy finish, and the tractor is modelled with plenty of character: big black rear tyres with treaded edges, smaller front wheels, a slatted grille, round headlamps, a little steering wheel behind the bonnet, a short exhaust stack and a raised pattern along each side. The tray has a red rim around a white inner surface, so the butter sits on a clean, pale ground. Altogether it stands 10.7cm high, 11.4cm wide and 19.2cm deep, a compact size that sits comfortably beside the bread board.
It is a cheerful piece for the kitchen table or the breakfast counter, and between meals it looks just as at home on a dresser shelf in a farmhouse or country kitchen. The bold red and black stand out against plain white crockery, and the tractor shape is sure to raise a smile over the morning toast. It brings a little of the countryside indoors, whether you live in a village or a city flat, and it suits a dining table set for a relaxed weekend breakfast just as well as a busy weekday.
The tractor lid lifts straight off the tray, and the tray's raised rim helps keep soft butter and crumbs in place. As with any glazed ceramic, a little care keeps it looking its best: wash it by hand in warm soapy water, dry it well and handle the lid gently, as ceramic can chip if knocked. We think it makes a fun and properly useful gift, one that comes out every day rather than sitting in a cupboard, and it looks lovely wrapped alongside a good crusty loaf and a pat of farmhouse butter.
Specification
| Material |
Dolomite |
| Colour |
red & Black |
| Finish |
Glazed |
| Height |
10.7cm |
| Width |
11.4cm |
| Depth |
19.2cm |
| Weight |
0.856kg |
Frequently Asked
How big is the tractor butter dish?
It stands 10.7cm high, 11.4cm wide and 19.2cm deep. That is compact enough to sit on the table beside the bread board without taking over.
What is the butter dish made of?
It is made of dolomite ceramic with a glossy glaze. It comes in bright red with black tyres, and the inside of the tray is white.
Does the tractor lift off the tray?
Yes, the tractor is the lid and lifts straight off the shallow tray. You can reach the butter easily and cover it again afterwards.
How should I clean the butter dish?
We suggest washing it by hand in warm soapy water and drying it well. This is the gentlest way to care for glazed ceramic.
Would the tractor butter dish make a good gift?
We think so. It is a cheerful, practical piece for a country or farmhouse kitchen, and it is the kind of gift that gets used every day.