About the Collection A leading member of the 19th century Arts and Crafts Movement, Englishman William Morris’ (1834-1896) legacy cannot be understated. A master in many disciplines of design, he is perhaps most celebrated for his glorious patterns, many of which remain popular to this day. His late 1890s ornamental borders for The History of Godefrey of Boloyne and The Works of Geoffrey Chaucer by his own Kelmscott Press form the basis of the grape and vine motif in this collection, produced in collaboration with the Victoria & Albert Museum, London. The V&A is the world’s leading museum of art and design with its collections unrivalled in their scope and diversity. Housing a permanent collection of over 2.3 million objects that span over 5,000 years of human creativity, the V&A is an infinite resource for design, innovation and craftsmanship. ELEGANCE WITHIN FUNCTIONALITY A band of grapes and vines circles the rim of the brightly polished funnel, designed to launch wine horizontally against the decanter’s neck. A sieve to catch any lees or cork fragments is included. THE WILLIAM MORRIS COLLECTION William Morris’ late 19th century ornamental print borders form the basis of the grape and vine motif in this collection, produced in collaboration with the Victoria & Albert Museum, London. Each piece carries the V&A logotype. HOW OUR PRODUCTS ARE PRODUCED CASTING The design of the piece is reproduced in extremely high quality pewter. FILING Excess pewter and parting lines are removed to reveal fine details. SCOTCHING The surface undergoes scotching to achieve a smooth sheen. HAND-POLISHING Fine corners and edges are carefully hand polished, leaving a perfect finish. Measurement Wine Funnel Height: 12cm Diameter: 8cm Care and Maintenance For over 100 years, our pewter pieces have marked significant moments in life and are often handed down from generation to generation. Over time and with use, pewter develops a pleasing subdued tone unique to the metal. Learn how to maintain the distinguished Royal Selangor Finish with these simple tips. Do not expose pewter to direct flame and heated surfaces.As with any metal, pewter is not microwave safe.Do not scrub or scour with a brush.Pewter is not dishwasher safe.If you live by the sea, atmospheric salts can dull pewter surfaces.
