European 95% Pewter Dish 5 Inch Scalloped Floral Rim Vintage Table Bowl

This European 95% Pewter Dish is a late 20th century cast pewter table bowl marked 95 on the base, indicating a high tin content, with a second floral or rose style touchmark whose maker is not confirmed.

The low round form, softly scalloped edge, and molded floral details give this substantial little dish a traditional European tableware look.  

Details

• Item: European pewter dish
• Item Type: Small decorative table dish or bowl
• Era: Approximately 1970s to 1990s
• Materials: Pewter marked 95, indicating approximately 95 percent tin composition
• Color: Silver gray pewter with darker aged areas
• Maker and Mark: Base marked 95 with a floral or rose style touchmark. Specific maker not confirmed from photos.
• Pattern or Model: Not confirmed from photos
• Style: Traditional European revival with scalloped and floral relief rim
• Dimensions: Approximately 5 inches round at the rim, 4 inches round at the base, and 1 inch tall
• Special Features: Approximately 2 pounds in weight, shallow rounded basin, molded decorative rim, and visible composition mark on the underside

Condition Grade: Good

Positives

• Graded Good: The dish is complete and intact with noticeable wear consistent with previous use.
• The decorative scalloped rim remains well defined, and the molded floral and scroll details remain clearly visible around the edge.
• The underside retains a readable 95 composition mark along with the separate floral or rose style touchmark.

Issues / Wear

• The center basin shows numerous surface scratches, rub marks, and darker areas from previous use.
• The underside has extensive fine scratching, and darker patina or oxidation is visible along portions of the rim and recessed decoration.
• Additional small marks and uneven coloration are visible throughout, giving the piece the used character noted rather than a polished new appearance.

Collector's Notes

Pewter has a long European tableware tradition, and high tin alloys became especially common in later 20th century decorative wares.

This piece suits a pewter collection, traditional tabletop display, bar area, or anyone who prefers useful vintage metalware with visible age.

Its unusually substantial 2 pound weight, compact 5 inch size, molded rim, and surviving base marks make this particular dish worth a closer look.

The scratches and softened patina are part of its history, giving it the character of a piece that has actually spent time on a table rather than in a cabinet.

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