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Pewter is a metal alloy, traditionally between 85 and 99 % tin, with the remainder consisting of 1-4 % copper, acting as a hardener, with the addition of lead for the lower grades of pewter and a bluish tint. Traditionally, there were three grades of pewter: Fine, for eatingware, with 96-99 % tin, and 1-4 % copper; Trifle, also for eating and drinking utensils but duller in appearance, with 92 % tin, 1-4 % copper, and up to 4 % lead; and Lay or Ley metal, not for eating or drinking utensils, which could contain up to 15 % lead. Modern pewter mixes the tin with copper, antimony, bismuth, and/or zinc as opposed to lead.
Physically, pewter is a bright, shiny metal that is very similar in appearance to silver. Like silver, pewter will also oxidize to a dull gray over time if left untreated. Pewter is a very malleable alloy, being soft enough to carve with hand tools, and it also takes good impressions from punches or presses. Because of this inherent softness and malleability, however, pewter cannot be used to make tools itself. Some types of pewter pieces, such as candlesticks, would be turned on a metal lathe. Pieces produced through this technique are sometimes referred to as "holloware." Pewter has a low melting point of around 225-240C depending on the exact mixture of metals. Duplication by casting will give excellent results.
Use of pewter was common from the Middle Ages up until the various developments in glass-making during the 18th and 19th centuries. Pewter was the chief tableware until the making of china. Mass production of glass products has seen glass universally replace pewter in day-to-day life. Pewter artifacts continue to be produced, mainly as decorative or specialty items. Pewter was also used around East Asia. Roman pewter items are very rare, although some are still in existence. Pewter gradually stopped being used and by 1850, it was just about gone. By the 20th century, however, the craft was brought back into existence.
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@skattiekat Cool pic, it looks like bronze/pewter.
halfabloodyhour (Richard) Tue, 08 Dec 2009 01:47:16 -0000
@skattiekat Cool pic, it looks like bronze/pewter.
Llama or Alpaca Pewter Charm Earrings by lilacresfarm on Etsy: http://bit.ly/5e1dF9 via @addthis
Copperllama (Jaime ) Mon, 07 Dec 2009 23:58:20 -0000
Llama or Alpaca Pewter Charm Earrings by lilacresfarm on Etsy: http://bit.ly/5e1dF9 via @addthis
PartyLite Party Lite * Enchantment * 2 Piece Pewter Candle Snuffer Hard to find Out of Circulation! http://tinyurl.com/yln66vk at Bonanzle.
CaptDonna (Capt Donna) Mon, 07 Dec 2009 23:31:33 -0000
PartyLite Party Lite * Enchantment * 2 Piece Pewter Candle Snuffer Hard to find Out of Circulation! http://tinyurl.com/yln66vk at Bonanzle.
@msgrocock My dear friend made it for me; jigsawed out of wood, a pendant that reads "pedant". Now also in pewter, too heavy to wear tho.
claz0r (Claire Turner) Mon, 07 Dec 2009 23:23:00 -0000
@msgrocock My dear friend made it for me; jigsawed out of wood, a pendant that reads "pedant". Now also in pewter, too heavy to wear tho.
On Ruby Lane: Early 19th Century Pewter Bulbous (Bellied) Measure, Half Pint: http://bit.ly/7qbesJ Listed today
tomjudy (Judith McAllister) Mon, 07 Dec 2009 23:09:08 -0000
On Ruby Lane: Early 19th Century Pewter Bulbous (Bellied) Measure, Half Pint: http://bit.ly/7qbesJ Listed today
[New@JadeDogBeads] Rose and Vines Cross: $2.00 Pewter. Measures 1" by 1 5/8".I have several of t... http://bit.ly/8jIHLG
thejadedog (thejadedog) Mon, 07 Dec 2009 22:52:18 -0000
[New@JadeDogBeads] Rose and Vines Cross: $2.00 Pewter. Measures 1" by 1 5/8".I have several of t... http://bit.ly/8jIHLG
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