Medieval Measuring Beaker - 15 cm - 50 cl - Handcrafted in Italy - PewterThe second largest in a set of five, handcrafted from Italian pewter, this pretty measuring beaker is the perfect addition to a busy kitchen. Our family of beakers, are cast from original antiques with a interesting back story. These were historically used by shopkeepers to measure flour, sugar or oil etc. Periodically a weights and measures inspector would visit to ensure the shopkeeper wasnt cheating by using beakers with false bottoms to 'short

herbs and so on - from your finished drink

this beautiful rounded lidded box is handcrafted by Italian craftsmen

Ref: CT2500000/CT2544400

and is decorated in relief with sinuous and interlaced stylised plant-form motifs

Ref: CT0096411

invented by the Galileo-inspired Italian Torricelli in the 17th Century

criss-crossing a patchwork of fields

The frame is further embellished with flower and bud motifs

Size: 17 cm x 7 cm x 9 cm

Ref: CT211500

enabling side dishes or modest portions to be displayed beautifully

Cosi Tabellini pewter is given the magic of ‘movement’ by manual manipulation by hammer to create a subtle undulation of texture which allows light to play with the patina