A handsome vintage Italian pewter centerpiece bowl inspired by traditional Renaissance and Baroque crespina forms.

Made in Brescia, Italy, during the second half of the 20th century, the bowl features a deeply fluted body with radiating panels and a dramatic scalloped, lobed rim. Its historicizing form recalls early Italian tableware while remaining exceptionally versatile for contemporary interiors.

The underside is stamped “Brescia,” “Peltro,” and “Made in Italy,” together with a shield-shaped maker’s or workshop mark. Brescia, in Lombardy, has a long tradition of metalworking, making the stamped origin a particularly appealing detail for collectors of Italian decorative arts.

Measuring approximately 10 inches (25.4 cm) in diameter and weighing 626 grams (1.38 lbs), the bowl has a pleasingly substantial weight. The pewter retains an attractive soft gray patina with subtle tonal variation and light evidence of previous use.

Its sculptural form makes it especially effective as a dining-table centerpiece, decorative fruit bowl, console accent, or addition to a collection of Italian pewter and European tableware. The dramatic fluting and scalloped rim also give it enough visual presence to display beautifully on its own.

A stylish and substantial example of vintage Brescian pewter combining traditional Italian form with highly usable decorative scale.

Details

• Origin: Brescia, Italy

• Material: Pewter / peltro

• Period: Mid-to-late 20th century

• Style: Crespina / Renaissance Revival / Baroque Revival

• Marks: “Brescia,” “Peltro,” “Made in Italy,” and shield-shaped maker’s/workshop mark

• Diameter: 10 in / 25.4 cm

• Weight: 626 g / 1.38 lbs

• Condition: Very good vintage condition with light surface wear, minor scratches, and natural variations to the pewter patina consistent with age and use.