Porringer Bowl, Wilton RWP, Scrolled Handle, Armetale / Pewter, Vintage

• Vintage Porringer, Pewter (Armetale) Baby Dish, Cereal Dish, Scrolled Handle,  Wilton RWP, Made in USA, Vintage Dinnerware, Vintage Collectibles, Bowl with Scroll Handle, (Discontinued)
• Made in USA
• Vintage: 1960's - 1970's
• Details:  This is a RWP Wilton Armetale Porringer with a wonderful scrolled handle.  Armetale is their proprietary aluminum alloy designed to resemble pewter, much safer in the serving and cooking process than pewter, which used to contain lead, (today's pewter is lead-free).  These little dishes were a traditional baby christening gift, today people not only collect them, but they are used as decor, as coasters, to collect loose change, under-plates for small pots, to serve nuts, olives and other small food items, we're sure you can think of more. This porringer is a wonderful addition to your decor, or as a very special baby gift for those who appreciate beautiful vintage items.
• Material:  Armetale, Pewter, (an aluminum based alloy)
• Dimensions:  5.75 inches in Diameter, bowl only.  Approx. 1.0 inch Tall, 8.25 inches Long (including handle).
• Condition: Vintage - Used.  Very Good Vintage Condition. As with all vintage used metal items, there are surface scratches visible, no dents. Please review all pictures and make sure you love this item before purchasing, we can't accept returns. Please remember these are VINTAGE and ANTIQUE items, they are NOT new, every effort has been made to show scratches, wear and tear and imperfections.

Wilton RWP can trace its history back to 1892 when Ralph P. Wilton, Sr. began working for his uncle at the Susquehanna Casting Company near Wrightsville, Pennsylvania.  Half a century later, Ralph P. Wilton, Jr. expanded the family business through other ventures, such as Wilton Products (1940) which made cast iron gifts and the Wilton Brass Company (1955) which initially produced industrial brass, aluminum, and iron castings.  In 1963, Wilton Jr developed their proprietary formula "Armetale", a unique aluminum-based alloy, which expanded their line to new products that look just like pewter, but with many advantages. The Armetale products are tarnish resistant, will not crack, chip or dent and retains cold foods cold and hot foods hot, for longer periods and didn't contain lead.  The Armetale formula remained a closely guarded family secret until 2010 when the four remaining Wilton brothers sold the business to a Reading foundry owner.