Butter bell by Richard Beauchamp made in Selwyn, Aotearoa

If you love butter, you'll love this hand-thrown butter bell by Richard Beauchamp. Based on the traditional French beurrier, it keeps your butter spreadable outside the fridge – creamy but still cool.

It's made from an iron-bearing buff clay body that shows a light speckle through the white glaze.

How to use: Fill the base about one-third with cold water. Pack the lid with slightly softened butter so there are no air pockets, then place the lid in the base. The water creates an airtight seal that preserves the butter. Replace the water every couple of days.

Dimensions (lid on): 110mm diameter x 90mm high. Each bell will vary slightly.

Handmade by Richard Beauchamp in Selwyn, Aotearoa.

Care: Dishwasher safe.