Invoking the ambience of a quieter time when one made their way through the world by candlelight, our Lago Bedside candlestick retains all the charm of a traditional chamber candlestick. However, its graceful curves and simple clean lines allow it to blend seamlessly with a variety of contemporary settings. handmade in Italy 5.1" diameter x 2.8" h Pewter Care: Match pewter is handmade by artisans in Northern Italy. Each piece is made with a lead free alloy of tin, copper and antimony that is FDA approved and food safe. Unlike silver, pewter tarnishes very slowly and requires almost no maintenance. All match pewter can be hand washed in warm water with a liquid dish soap. Be sure to dry the pewter completely, as water allowed to dry on pewter may cause spots. Some items, such as Flatware and Dinnerware can be machine washed using a liquid dishwasher soap, on the lowest heat setting, for both the washing and drying cycles. What is Pewter? Pewter is an alloy (a combination of base metals) that is made of tin, copper and antimony. To truly be pewter, an alloy must contain at least 92% tin; match Italian Pewter contains 95% of the highest quality tin, and absolutely no lead. Hence, the "95" that is stamped into each piece of match Italian Pewter. The Story Behind Match Travel through time with us... The handmade creation of objects using skills refined over years and through generations transcends time. It honors the past, celebrates tradition and looks to the future True beauty has depth... In northern Italy, the unbroken tradition of crafting pewter lives on in the skilled hands of the artisans who create each match piece one by one. Through special casting techniques, multiple finishing processes and an eye for every last detail, what emerges is not just a product but a soulful echo of history that carries with it 3500 years of heritage.But these are not pieces weighed down by the past, they are relevant and functional objects for modern life. Choosing match pewter is to embrace an evolving legacy. Original designs that blend effortless elegance with a reassuring weight, whispering quality to be cherished.
