The Pewter Pair

A pair of faceted pewter beakers with a wave band, each stamped with pewterers' touchmarks: a crown, a rose and a shield. Marks in this old style were widely used on twentieth-century pewter.

For something short and strong, or a few pens on a desk.

Sourced in: Nizza Monferrato, Piedmont
Era: c.1950s
Materials: Pewter
Dimensions: 7.5 × 8 cm and 8.5 × 9 cm
Attribution: Pewterers' touchmarks; maker unidentified
Condition: Good vintage condition with light wear consistent with age. Refer to photographs. Sold as a pair.

Make it a present: A bottle of amaro, for a small one after dinner.

For details of the terms used above, see our Condition & Attribution Reference Guide.