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VASSCO champagne bowl double side bright pewter :
BERTHES COLLECTION Conceived by Eric Berthes, graduate of the École Boulle in Paris, this collection
owes its contemporary boldness to pencil sketches that received several awards on the international scene.
This excellent quality pewter object is entirely made in France by L'Orfèvrerie d'Anjou Pewtersmiths. Heir to a famous line of pewtersmiths born in the 18th century, L'Orfèvrerie d'Anjou is now working in partnership with the greatest creators in the design and luxury goods industry sectors, mastering the art which has made it the world leader in bright pewter. Its name guarantees prestige, its history a mark of authenticity and its lustre a promise to shine.
A touch of History
Pure pewter It has been said that its sheen, used on the shields of Greek Antiquity heroes in order to blind the enemy It also dazzled the great French aristocracy when Louts XIV decided by decree that pewter should sit alongside the silverware on rich household tables Noble ecological and rustproof, pewter then became a silversmiths metal in its own right, a prestige which it has kept every since.
A touch of Cleaning
Used in France for more than three centuries in the Loire Valley and today throughout the world, L'Orfèvrerie d'Anjou pewter travels down the ages without ever oxidising. Its naturally shiny appearance has the advantage of being very easy to care for Soapy water and a soft cloth are all that is needed to clean it. A void the dish washer and abrasive detergents Pewter is a living substance, so take care of it.