Pewter: Pewter is also known as "antique silver". Pewter is a metal alloy, traditionally a mixture of tim (between 85% and 96%), and copper and/or lead. Traditionally used in the making of tankards and other drinking/eating ware, but only the highest quality pewter must be used for such items (lead is rarely used in such items these days) as lesser quality pewter contains a higher percentage of lead (which is very harmful if digested). The lesser quality pewter is often used in jewelry and other items not associated with eating or drinking. Pewter is a high quality, low cost alternative to precious metals and often coated in a more expensive metal such as silver (the higher the tin content the more silver the appearance). Beware, older German steins may contain lead - more recent ones do not.

Pewter Links

Cosi Tabellini - Art of pewter
Manufacturer of italian tableware and giftware in ceramics, glass, pewter and crystal, including: flatware, dinnerware, bath accessories and more.
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Shop BRTS for Pool Cues and Electronic Dart Boards and Pewter Gifts
Shop Big Rig Toys for electronic dart boards and darts, pool tables and cues as well as all types of billiard and recreation room accessories. We also have a variety of gifts such as pewter goblets etc.
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English Pewter Company - Sheffield
UK's number one manufacturer of high quality english pewter giftware and collectibles, trade only.
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