2 articles on "pewter"

Fine Pewter Clocks: Why Are They Getting So Popular?

Fine Pewter Clocks: Why Are They Getting So Popular? by: Marcelle Snyder For the longest time the word "pewter" was synonymous with "for rich people only". During the 16th and 17th centuries, silverware was a luxury which only rich merchants, ch...

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What Is Fine Pewter?

What Is Fine Pewter? by: Marcelle Snyder Pewter, in general, is a silver-white alloy consisting principally of tin. The properties of pewter vary with the percentage of tin and the nature of the added materials. Antimony adds whiteness and hardn...

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