Measuring Beaker pets

Measuring Beaker petsOur family of Italian pewter beakers, available in five sizes, are cast from original antiques. This particular size is perfect for a bouquet of flowers, but also to hold kitchen utensils, and comes with a wonderful back story. Beakers of this type were historically used by shopkeepers to measuring items like flour or oil. Periodically an inspector would visit to make sure the shopkeeper wasnt cheating the customers by using beakers with false

resulting in a charming diminutive pitcher to hold six ounces of milk

thanks to its elegant understated design that effortlessly mingles within a wide range of interiors

pasta or (more recently) salad

This 100% Italian pewter ball spoon is a perfect example

and all can be purchased separately

is truly limitless

but today add brilliance to a range of interiors

to create a quietly dramatic tablescape

An 18th century design

This gorgeous two-tier cake stand makes displaying scones

It is handsomely engraved with a charming floral motif that feels like a family heirloom from day one

The wonderful heat-conducting properties of pewter make it an exemplary material for holding and maintaining warm/hot beverages