Italian Air Force Wine Set
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- SKU
- IT-FG-AFWS
Description
Air Force Mess Tableware
This is genuine Italian Air Force table service: a clear glass wine carafe paired with a polished metal cruet stand that holds stoppered glass cruets and a salt and pepper set. Both the carafe and the stand carry the crowned eagle of the Aeronautica Militare, Italy's air force. It suits collectors of Italian military items, aviation enthusiasts, and anyone who wants issued kit on the dinner table instead of on a shelf.
Features
- Etched Air Force Eagle — The carafe is etched with the Aeronautica Militare emblem, a crowned eagle with its wings spread wide.
- Glass Wine Carafe — A rounded bulb body narrows into a tall neck, so the carafe pours cleanly and sits steady on the table.
- Cruet Stand With Handle — A tall loop handle rises from the center of the stand, letting you pass the whole condiment set around the table in one piece.
- Stoppered Glass Cruets — The cruets close with round glass stoppers and are sized for oil and vinegar.
- Salt And Pepper Shakers — Glass shakers with perforated metal caps sit in their own holders on either side of the stand.
- Engraved Stand Base — The air force eagle also appears on the front of the stand, matching the etching on the carafe.
- Clear Glass And Polished Metal — Clear glass vessels set in a bright metal frame give the set a plain, formal look that fits a mess table or a home dining room.
- Genuine Italian Issue — This is original Italian Air Force tableware, marked with the service's own insignia.
Italian Service Issue
The crowned eagle has been the insignia of Italy's air force for decades, and here it is etched into the glass and engraved into the metal. Issued tableware like this is less common on the surplus market than uniforms or field gear, which makes it a good addition to an Italian military or aviation collection. It also works as everyday table service for a buyer who would rather use the set than display it.
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Excellent qualityThe carafe holds one liter, which is barely enough wine for two people, but it is heavy and shows quality workmanship, more so than the commercial Italian glass sold at discount stores and outlets. The etched Italian Air Force logo makes it especially interesting. The oil and vinegar set is high quality and includes a rugged holder which is nickel steel and all-glass stoppers which may or may not be airtight, but have no rubber or plastic seals which will degrade over time. The salt and pepper shakers are better than any you'll find at a department store. I am 100% satisfied with this purchase.
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Very niceVery nice especially the vinegar bottles that come with it. Good value.
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Nice setAll items were nicely packaged in delivered box. The wine decanter had clear insignia etched in glass but slightly cloudy(hard water stain) interior. Added some finish power up and water then shook vigorously. Cleared it up. The rest of set in excellent shape. Paid full price but worth it. Thxs.
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ExcellentWe just finished remodeling our kitchen with a nod to British designer Christopher Peacock, who my wife uses as a springboard of ideas, and this set fits in perfectly with everything. Its chrome, glass and with a bit of Italian modernistic flair thrown in, so it was made to order. We are also big wine people so the wine decanter, with its Italian Air Force insigna, was cool. A glass of Barolo, anyone? And the price of $15 for everything was the best part.
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Top NotchI got this as a birthday gift for my wife. She loved the whole set. It was in very good shape for a used item. I guess the Italians revere food and wine so much they treated these items with respect. Would order any others items like this that become available.