This elegant and beefy Italian pewter and glass adds elegance and richness to any bar Round glass and pewter base. Hand made in Italy. Our Portofino Barware features a substantial pewter base and circular bottom as opposed to our Milano that has an oval bottom. Founded in 1997 by Ann Skidmore, Arte Italica is a story of one woman's passion for Italian history, culture, art, and vintage pewter. Today, Arte Italica is one of the leading importers of European tabletop and home accessories products in the United States. Every piece is handmade and designed so that they can easily be mixed and matched to create a timeless, classic, and effortless look.