About Patella Romana, Inc.
"Patella" is the Latin word for a serving dish – often made of pewter
– used by the ancient Romans to make offerings to their gods. Patella Romana offers tableware and decorative
works made with the quality craftsmanship exemplified by Italian pewter
since ancient Roman times.
 Patella Romana's Hallmark: A
Signature of Quality
In northern Italy resides an enclave of
artisans specialized in the ancient craft of working pewter. Patella Romana selected manufacturers in this region that follow the
local tradition of producing beautiful works in pewter; but, also meet
the highest standards for purity. Their manufacturers meet the strictest
guidelines in the world for food safety, as set forth by current EU
standards. Their hallmark guarantees that their pewter is made in Italy with
EU approval. Their pewter alloy is comprised of a minimum of 95% tin with
small amounts of copper and antimony.
Mix-and-Match Pewter Collections
Patella Romana's collections span the centuries in
styles, from antiquities to contemporary. Their pieces are also excellent complements to the other tableware
and home décor arts of Italy. Mix them with the Umbrian ceramics of Deruta
and the Venetian art glass of Murano. Their pewter and glass products are
composed of the finest crystal made in Sienna, so
you may also pair them
with your Colle Val d'Elsa crystal. Whether your design style is Tuscan Villa or Milan Modern,
they have
pewter to match your taste.
Patella Romana's "Green" Philosophy and
Practices
Patella Romana makes every effort to minimize its impact on the environment and our natural resources. For example, they carefully select European manufacturers subject to European Union standards, which are stricter than the U.S., Mexico and China. They use recycled and recyclable packaging materials, reuse, and minimize use wherever possible,
and their operations are virtually commute-free.
According to Patella Romana’s Vice President, she takes a long-view of the “greenness” of pewter because she holds a degree in history with a special study of Bronze Age societies. Tin, alloyed with copper, gave rise to the Bronze Age. Yet, there is a distinct absence of bronze in
archaeology finds.
Apparently, the Ancients rarely disposed of their metalware, but instead recycled it. In fact, much of what is known about ancient metalware comes from copies made in ceramic, glass and stone. Most of the metalware
artifacts that survived the ages were highly valued heirlooms, carefully placed in burial sites to accompany the occupants to the
Afterlife.
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