Customer Reviews

Godinger Dublin Covered Butter Dish

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I investigated all the butter dishes available on Amazon and a handful of other sites in search of a nice-looking covered butter dish with a handle (ever try removing and replacing a handle-less lid with slightly buttered fingers?) that I could use with my fine china without paying a premium price. Granted, if I wanted a gorgeous butter dish, I could pay over $100 for the Waterford crystal version. It would be gorgeous, but I'd be afraid to use it. The Godinger Dublin dish is priced at a fraction of the Waterford version and I therefore have no fears. "So, what's it like?" you ask.

It is crystal and it looks nice, but it is made in China. It is not perfect. There are some small bubbles to be found in various locations that would not be allowed in the Waterford version. They do not affect the use of the item, and they are not noticeable unless you examine the dish closely. These blemishes will vary from dish to dish. I cannot predict how much you'll see the blemishes on the one you receive.

It is heavy. The base alone weighs 15 oz. The lid adds nearly another 1 lb. 7 oz. Total weight approaches 2.5 lbs without the butter. You won't accidentally brush it off the table unless you are a bull in a china shop.

The lid rests inside the indentation of the lid, but the lid rocks ever so slightly if you push on it. There is no risk of it coming off, it just doesn't fit perfectly flat on the base. Not a big issue.

Dimensions:
Interior of the base where butter rests: 6.25" long x 3" wide x 3/8" high.
Exterior of base: 8 3/16" long x 3.5" wide x 3/4" high.

Interior of lid (which determines size of butter cube): 5.75" long x 2.5" wide x 1.75" high along edges. (The lid slopes down on the sides, so I gave the shortest dimension. It is therefore slightly higher in the middle, meaning there is slightly more than 1.75" of height where the butter will be located if centered on the plate. BTW, the width of the butter dish narrows by 1/16" in the middle, meaning the sides are not straight, but you won't notice unless you stare at the bottom edges of the lid. My butter cubes are 1.5" high and wide, so they should fit just fine.)
Exterior of lid: 6.25" long x 2 7/8" wide x 3 5/8" high when you include the handle.

The handle is glued to the lid. Only time will tell if the glue will hold long-term. I can see the glue. It is slightly cloudy, but you likely will not notice during normal use.

I will use it as originally planned. Can't beat it at this price.

My husband wanted a large butter dish that he could easily lift the top from and this dish is just that. It's heavy so it will not be knocked around and it's very nice looking. It would be great for a dinner party with more people than just the two of us. I am happy with my purchase and the price I paid for it here on Amazon.

The Goldinger Dublin Covered Butter Dish exceeded my expectations from the moment I opened the box. It looks and feels more expensive than it cost. It is roomy enough for a whole stick of butter and then some. The top has a nice balance to it and the handle feels secure when you lift it. It looks good with my best dishes and my every day dishes. I could not be more happy with it.

I really like this butter dish. It looks very pretty when it is on the table and it does fit perfect in my fridge in the (butter dish section).

I love this butter dish!! It is pretty, but not delicate. It has a handle for the cover, holds a whole stick of butter, and fits in the butter compartment of my fridge. If this were to break, I would replace with the exact same butter dish. The company delivered it quickly, too, so it's all good!!

this is a nice item and better in hand than the picture on Amazon, very pleased, this is a big butter dish and very impressive to look at, I recommend this to others, the price was right too. thanks

This is a great butter dish! We needed a sturdy butter dish with a large, easy to grab handle. This was perfect for us.

My daughter loves this beautiful butter dish! I bought it as a gift to her, and she is very particular, so I was concerned that it be of the highest quality. It is!

I needed an El Cheapo butter dish. I was so impressed , it looked like the real thing. I gave it to my daughter and bought a simple one at a local store.

This is a nice looking butter dish that I bought to replace one I broke. I like the look of it and I like that it is made of heavy glass so it would take a lot to break it.