Vintage Wine Coaster Wilton Armetale Pewter Wine Bottle Holder

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This vintage wine coaster is made of armetale (explained below) by Wilton Brass Company in Columbia, Pennsylvania. I especially love … Read more This vintage wine coaster is made of armetale (explained below) by Wilton Brass Company in Columbia, Pennsylvania. I especially love the bell stamp on it- one of the more rare styles. Although designed for wine, it can easily be used with a pillar candle. Stamped "Wilton Columbia, PA USA 'W' " on the bottom.

The Wilton family was in the metal casting industry since 1892 and in 1963, they developed the formula for a unique aluminum-based alloy called Armetale "Art Metal," which led to a new line of products that had the look of pewter and silver, and also met the food service requirements of the US FDA. It is an ancient painstaking process called sand molding, whereby an impression formed in sand is filled with molten metal. Since items are individually cast and meticulously hand-finished, no two pieces are exactly alike. When cast, this metal alloy can be worked to acquire the "look of pewter or be highly polished to resemble silver."

Approx. Measurements:
6.75" Outer Diameter
4.25" Inner Diameter
1.5" Tall

CONDITION: It is in very good vintage condition - scratches, tarnish and overall wear is commiserate with age. Please see photos for its condition. I have not cleaned or polished it. See less