Christofle, Malmaison accessories, Butter dish

The "Malmaison" butter dish from Christofle is a perfect blend of elegance and practicality. Its rectangular design includes a crystal glass plate, a silverplated tray with a beautiful palmette border of tiny palm tips, and an arched silverplated lid. One of the practical features of this butter dish is that the glass plate can be removed from the tray, allowing you to easily store it in the fridge without having to maneuver the entire silver casing. The lid is adorned with a sceptre-like lotus leaf handle, a nod to the French Empire Style of the early nineteenth century. While "Malmaison" literally means "bad house," this butter dish is anything but. It is a magnificent addition to any table, and it's sure to impress your guests. Though it's not clear whether Napoleon Bonaparte and his wife Joséphine owned a similar butter dish at their country residence, it's easy to imagine them using this elegant piece from Christofle.