Metal Butter Shell Dish | Glass Insert

Item Type: Pre-Loved

A shell-form butter dish that sits as easily on a breakfast table as on a dressing table holding rings and small things.

Stainless steel formed into a scalloped shell, with a clear glass insert that lifts out for serving and washing. The steel keeps its shine without polishing. The glass insert holds the butter clear of the metal, so nothing picks up a tang. At 12 cm across, it reads as one neat object rather than a set to manage.

The shell form belongs to a long line of French table pieces from the mid-century — coquille dishes for butter, sauces, and condiments turned out in stainless steel by the country's tableware houses through the 1970s. This is an unmarked example of that tradition, made for everyday French tables.

Key Features

• Finish / Hardware: Stainless steel with clear glass insert
• Era: 1970s French production
• Features: Scalloped shell form · Removable glass insert · Food-safe
• Included: Dish and glass insert

Dimensions

12 × 12 × 2.5 cm / 4.7" × 4.7" × 1" · approx. 300g

Care Instructions

• Hand wash both parts in warm soapy water
• Dry the steel promptly to keep the shine even
• The glass insert is the part that meets food — wash it after each use
• Avoid abrasive pads on the steel

Item Details:

Brand: L'Officina General Store

Made in: France

Material: Stainless Steel

Detailed Dimensions:

• Width: 12 cm
• Lenght: 2.5 cm
• Height:
• Diameter:
• Weight: 300 g

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• buy fewer, choose with intention
• invest in quality that endures and can be repaired
• favour pre-loved pieces, and noble materials that are plastic-free and chemical-free
• support European makers and considered production
• adopt a quieter, more responsible way of living

Thoughtfully crafted and sourced in Europe, each piece combines enduring design with lasting quality — helping you surround yourself with beauty.

Indicative Delivery Times:

• Italy: 2-4 working days
• European Union: 2–7 working days
• Rest of the world: 3–10 working days
• Standard and Express delivery available at checkout.

Shipping Costs:

• Italy from €4.90 EUR
• European Union from €6.90 EUR
• Rest of the World calculated at checkout

Free Delivery:

• Italy and European Union: Orders above €100 EUR
• Rest of the World: Orders above €500 EUR
• Express delivery are not subject to free delivery.

Shipping Schedule:

• We ship Monday to Friday, excluding Italian bank holidays.
• Orders placed before 6pm CET (on a work day) are shipped next day.

Customs & duties: For orders outside the EU, any applicable customs fees or duties are the responsibility of the buyer

NB: From our home in the heart of Tuscany, parcels are collected and shipped by our partners on Italian business days only (Monday to Friday).

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Return Window

You have 28 calendar days to return unused, tagged items in their original packaging.

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Just contact us, and we’ll arrange your return.

Italy:

• Drop-off point: €2.90 EUR
• Home collection: €5.50 EUR

(Return costs will be deducted from your refund.)

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• We don’t currently offer free returns, but we’ll support you wherever possible.
  

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Earrings, beauty products, final sale items, and pre-loved products in “Fair” condition, as well as e-gift cards.

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