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Fine Pewter Collectibles
Whether it be a small
figurine or a large, limited edition sculpture, nothing makes as memorable
a statement as fine pewter. It's timeless beauty and high quality will
make it a treasured gift for a lifetime.
WHAT IS PEWTER?
Modern pewter is a lead-free alloy of tin mixed with a small proportion
of another metal. Generally copper, antimony, bismuth or silver. Modern
pewter is classified as Fine Pewter. The fact that there is no lead
gives the figurines a finer appearance. It is a comparatively soft metal,
silver gray in color and does not tarnish. Pewter is worked by casting,
hammering, and turning.
A Little Irish History:
The early history of pewter in Ireland goes back at least 800 years.
The pewterers of this era produced the first utensils for domestic use.
Consisting mainly of tankards, plates and candlesticks.
Around the 12th century pewter was only within the reach of the wealthy.
It was found on the tables of castle halls and in the houses of rich
merchants and churchmen. Later its use spread into taverns and cottages.
With the introduction of pottery and glass its use declined during the
18th and 19th centuries.
Pewter has seen a recent revival. It is now fashionable to buy pewter
for every day use instead of silver. Pewter is easy to store, never
wears out and on special occasions it provides a splendid display. It
can also be readily engraved with an inscription by any competent jeweler.
About the only thing which has changed in pewter manufacture is the
composition of materials. Originally pewter was made from a composite
of lead and tin. Today, however, the raw materials consist of 95% tin
with the balance made up of copper and antimony. The products are guaranteed
lead-free and quite safe to be used for all kinds of food and drink
At present we carry Masterworks Fine Pewter,Spoontiques,Danforth and Hudson Creek.