Butter Dishes Sometimes called a butter crock, butter bell or butter keeper, a butter dish is a two-piece rectangular ceramic dish and lid that keeps butter fresh on the tabletop for up to 30 days. No more fighting against rock-hard butter from the fridge! Our elegant butter dishes are hand-decorated in vintage styles making a great table centre-piece. Ready to be served. Serving Dishes, Platters & Bowls. You can never have too many serving dishes, plates and bowls. Each of our ceramic platters and serveware are beautifully hand painted with unique designs and colours ...you'll want them all! Salads, pastas, cheese; furnish your dinner table with decorative serving pieces for all occasions by Emma Bridgewater. You’ll fall in love with this charming little butter dish, and not just because of the sponged pink hearts overlaying its cream shell, but for its minimalist features and uncanny ability to rest alongside any kitchen table set.