Back when I first got involved in collecting, almost everyone I knew was searching for early pewter items; everything from charger plates to tankards and spoons. Prices were high for these newly “in” ...

Patina is one of pewter’s perks. “As opposed to bronze or steel, which will oxidize into blues and browns, pewter will darken to a deep graphite tone over time when it comes into contact with moisture ...

People buy antiques for many different reasons. Christine Panyard was traveling in Italy and looking to purchase something special to celebrate the publication of a book she wrote on Michelangelo, she ...

Question: I found this 9½-inch metal plate while remodeling a house about 15 years ago. "MF" is on its front. "ES" is on its back and there are three identical, hard-to-read stamps. I can only make ...

While the wealthy in the past favored more precious materials, pewter is making its way into high-end design studios and boutiques. By Misty White Sidell It was once called the poor man’s silver. Now, ...

Burnished brass, premium walnut, pewter, and hand-blown glass are just a few of the materials Brent utilized in the collaboration—inspired by a career spent antiquing—to create a collection of modern ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Pewter, the poor man's silver, is an alloy comprised mainly of tin plus a range of hardening agents including bismuth, copper and lead.