Wilton Armetale Pewter Platter "Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread"

Armetale is a brand of metalware produced by Wilton Armetale, a company founded in 1959 in Columbia, Pennsylvania. Their products are made from a proprietary blend of aluminum and other metals, designed to resemble pewter but offering greater durability and resistance to tarnishing. Armetale pieces are often cast and then hand-finished, featuring a wide range of decorative motifs and inscriptions. The "Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread" inscription is a common theme in religious and decorative art, often associated with blessings and gratitude. This particular platter likely served as a decorative item or a bread tray, embodying a rustic or traditional aesthetic. The pastoral imagery, including barrels and wheat, evokes themes of harvest and sustenance, aligning with the inscription. Such pieces were popular as housewarming gifts or decorative accents in homes during the latter half of the 20th century.