{"product_id":"french-pewter-decorative-plate-maltese-cross-1960s","title":"French Pewter Decorative Plate | Maltese Cross Coat of Arms | c.1960s","description":"\u003cp\u003eA handsome piece of French pewter with a story to tell. This scallop-edged decorative plate features a beautifully engraved coat of arms bearing the iconic eight-pointed Maltese Cross — the symbol of the Knights of St. John and, of course, Malta itself. Whether this was made as a souvenir, a diplomatic gift, or simply because someone had excellent taste, we'll never know. But here it is.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe back is stamped \u003cem\u003eEtain Fin 94%\u003c\/em\u003e — French for 'fine pewter, 94% pure' — confirming its French origin and quality. The maker's mark on the hanging loop is consistent with mid-20th century French pewter production. A wall-mounted hanging loop is already fitted, so it's ready to go straight up on your wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: French fine pewter (Etain Fin 94%)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotif: Maltese Cross coat of arms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeriod: c.1960s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 26 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 604 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: vintage, consistent with age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHanging loop fitted on reverse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWARNING:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hanging this plate will immediately make your wall look like it belongs in a Maltese nobleman's study. Maison de L'oro accepts no responsibility for any subsequent urge to learn heraldry or adopt a family motto.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison de L'oro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53281231405399,"sku":null,"price":12.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0988\/4388\/5911\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_8251f798-069c-4b59-aea0-24f352136a8b.jpg?v=1775683937","url":"https:\/\/maisondeloro.com\/products\/french-pewter-decorative-plate-maltese-cross-1960s","provider":"Maison de L'oro ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}