{"product_id":"viviana-pewter-wine-bottle-coaster-11-cm-diameter-handcrafted-in-italy-pewter","title":"Viviana Pewter Wine Bottle Coaster - 11 cm Diameter - Handcrafted in Italy - Pewter","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis pretty handcrafted Italian pewter wine bottle coaster is the smaller sibling to the Viviana 14.5 cm version.  Wine bottle coasters are the perfect accessories to protect polished wooden surfaces from being scratched by the bottom of wine bottles and from wine stains caused by unnoticed drips running down the sides of a bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuying as a gift? Why not make it even more special with our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Engraving\" href=\"https:\/\/italian-pewter.co.uk\/pages\/cosi-tabellini-uk-luxury-handcrafted-italian-pewter-crystal-ceramic-engraving-personalising\"\u003eengraving service\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoasters have been used since the 17th Century, although they were known by other names at that time, including ‘bottle stand’, ‘bottle plate’ and ‘bottle slide’, but it wasn’t really until the 18th Century that they became an important dining accessory to protect the dining table.  By the late 18th Century, coasters had tall sides styled with attractive designs, including geometric patterns and scrolls; some were inscribed with a crest. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe term ‘coaster’, according to the author of ‘Old English Wine Coasters’ – G. Bernard Hughes – first appeared in 1887, and was derived from the 18th Century custom after finishing dinner of removing the table cloth, so the polished table surface could be admired, and ‘coasting’ (or sliding) a bottle of port around the table could take place. Baize was added to the bottom of the coaster to enable sliding more easily. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis striking pewter coaster enhances the look of a bottle of wine on the dining table, or any wooden surface, for both casual and formal entertaining, and makes an ideal gift for anyone who appreciates wine. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSize: Diameter 14.5 cm\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMaterials Used: Pewter\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRef: CT0363101\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDesigners: Giorgio Tabellini\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Lead Free\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll Cosi Tabellini Pewter is 100% lead-free, so it is totally food \u0026amp; drink safe, and is both EU and US FDA approved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCosi Tabellini pieces come gift-boxed with a guarantee card and instructions on how to care for pewter.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Italian Pewter","offers":[{"title":"Viviana Pewter Wine Bottle Coaster","offer_id":58226464555392,"sku":null,"price":38.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0288\/3072\/files\/Cosi-Tabellini-Italian-Pewter-VIVIANA-Georgian-Edge-Coaster-CT0363101-1.jpg?v=1780918439","url":"https:\/\/italian-pewter.co.uk\/products\/viviana-pewter-wine-bottle-coaster-11-cm-diameter-handcrafted-in-italy-pewter","provider":"Cosi Tabellini UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}