{"product_id":"european-pewter-dish-1980s","title":"European 95% Pewter Dish 5 Inch Scalloped Floral Rim Vintage Table Bowl","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe low round form, softly scalloped edge, and molded floral details give this substantial little dish a traditional European tableware look.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-home-decor\" title=\"European pewter dish\"\u003eEuropean pewter dish\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small decorative table dish or bowl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 1970s to 1990s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pewter marked 95, indicating approximately 95 percent tin composition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver gray pewter with darker aged areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker and Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Base marked 95 with a floral or rose style touchmark. Specific maker not confirmed from photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern or Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not confirmed from photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional European revival with scalloped and floral relief rim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 5 inches round at the rim, 4 inches round at the base, and 1 inch tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 2 pounds in weight, shallow rounded basin, molded decorative rim, and visible composition mark on the underside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGraded Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e The dish is complete and intact with noticeable wear consistent with previous use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe decorative scalloped rim remains well defined, and the molded floral and scroll details remain clearly visible around the edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe underside retains a readable 95 composition mark along with the separate floral or rose style touchmark.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe center basin shows numerous surface scratches, rub marks, and darker areas from previous use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe underside has extensive fine scratching, and darker patina or oxidation is visible along portions of the rim and recessed decoration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdditional small marks and uneven coloration are visible throughout, giving the piece the used character noted rather than a polished new appearance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePewter has a long European tableware tradition, and high tin alloys became especially common in later 20th century decorative wares.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece suits a pewter collection, traditional tabletop display, bar area, or anyone who prefers useful vintage metalware with visible age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts unusually substantial 2 pound weight, compact 5 inch size, molded rim, and surviving base marks make this particular dish worth a closer look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e∙[\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/shipping-policy\" title=\"reading Vintage shipping policy\"\u003ePhoto-verified condition\u003c\/a\u003e], no surprises\u003cbr\u003e∙Packed with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e∙Ships in 1 business day\u003cbr\u003e∙Free Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. 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