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. match flatware and dinnerware are dishwasher safe We recommend cleaning using a liquid dishwasher soap, on the lowest heat setting, for both the washing and drying cycles. Please allow your dinnerware to cool before handling. match ceramic mugs should only be washed by hand. Please note: If you have hard water (water with a high mineral content) we do not recommend using a dishwasher, as elements in the water may cause tarnishing or pitting of your pewter. Please do not wash match pewter in the extreme temperatures of a commercial dishwasher. When washing your dinnerware by hand, please do not pre-soak in hot water. match stemware and barware should only be washed by hand and should not be pre-soaked in hot water as a prelude to hand washing.
