WILLIAMS-Sonoma Handmade in Italy Pewter Tray

Peltro, meaning pewter in Italian, exemplifies the beauty of handcrafted pewter. Each piece is made with extreme care and detail and you will find hallmarks, stamps and 95 proving it is 95% tin, the highest grade pewter made! Whether on the bar, bath, coffee or side table this classic tray is the perfect piece! Italian pewter, Hand made in Italy. Wipe clean with a damp cloth. Purchased at Williams-Sonoma 13 L x 6.75 W  NOTE- ALP PELTRO: This is maker's mark for Artigiana del Peltro, an Italian workshop known for handcrafted pewter. Peltro is the Italian word for pewter.95: This signifies the purity grade, indicating that the alloy consists of 95% tin. This is considered the highest grade of pewter, typically lead-free and safe for household use.VA: Often used by Italian makers to represent the provenance or a specific city of production, though in Italian pewter contexts, it is frequently found alongside the 95 mark on pieces from the Varese or Lombardy regions.Angel/Square Mark: The stylized image on the right is a traditional touchmark used by Italian artisans to certify the quality and origin of the handmade piece.These hallmarks are very common on vintage and contemporary fine pewter from established Italian brands like Arte Italica or Cosi Tabellini, which often use similar 95 and VA stamping to denote their premium quality.