Royal Selangor Handcrafted Vinifera Collection Pewter Bacchus Wine Funnel - Elegant Wine Pouring Accessory for Home Entertaining & Gift Giving

About the Collection Inspired by the success of the Wine Celebration funnel which won three international awards, three new funnels have been introduced. This Vinifera collection, which is a grape species used almost exclusively in making wine. All new designs allow for maximum aeration during the decanting process and come with a removable strainer to sieve fine sediment. FROM PANTHEON TO PEWTER Crowned with an abundance of vine leaves and grape clusters, the god of revelry might appear to be puckering up for an inebriated kiss. Instead, wine issues from his lips in soft launch fashion against the decanter’s neck to enhance aeration. In the Roman pantheon, Bacchus is the god of the grape harvest and winemaking, revelry and theatre, customarily depicted in frescoes, ceramics, mosaics and statuary crowned with vine leaves and grape clusters. A sieve to catch any lees or cork fragments is included. THE VINIFERA COLLECTION The Mediterranean, home of the common grape vine vitis vinifera, provides the thematic link for an eclectic collection of wine accessories. 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: 17cm Diameter: 9.5cm 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.