Pewter is one of the oldest known alloys, thought to have been used as early as 1500 B.C. English pewter was imported to America until its manufacture began here in the mid-17th Century. It was used ...

Whether you have pewter home accents, serveware or jewelry passed down from family members or thrifted from the antique store, the pieces are true works of art with their shiny metallic appearance and ...

OLD pewter do not necessarily have to take a back seat in your home or hidden in boxes waiting to be thrown away. For Royal Selangor, such valuable items can be recycled by melting the metal to make ...

A few months ago an old lady came into Mealy's auctioneers in Castlecomer, Co Kilkenny. When she was clearing out her attic, she'd found a few items that once belonged to her father, including a ...

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 ...

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, ...