Italica Taverna buying & French Crystal Decante

Product Name: Italica Taverna buying & French Crystal Decante
Arte Italica Taverna Medium Decanter - Italian Pewter and Crystal & Pewter Etain stamped 95% France Paris Dumanoir Offered here rare and gorgeous Crystal with Fine Pewter Decanters. They are in good preowned condition. Pewter is a metal alloy, traditionally between 85-99% Tin, with the remained consisting of copper, antimony. Used to make tableware and decorative items. Pewter is highly ductive, meaning that it can easily be worked, embossed or carved and has been in use since at least Roman times. pewter starts out glossy and bright and over the time metal oxidizes, acquiring a nice grayish patina. The tradition of making high quality Pewter began in the 14th c and continues today. Decanters measure 8.5"h and about 4.5 x 4.5 at the base &: 6.5"W X 4"W, 11"H, These have Pewter around the bottom, neck and on tip of the stopper. The stamps on buying the bottom are shown. There are others but I can only post 12 photos! Pewter, decanter, crystal, etain, France, Italy, crystal, Barware,.