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What is antique pewter?
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First used by the Egyptians and later the Romans, pewter is an alloy composed predominantly of tin. It can also be mixed with copper, silver or lead. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique pewter pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Pewter is a type of tin alloy that’s been popular for centuries. Many examples of antique pewter objects exist, including dinnerware and sculpture. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique pewter from some of the world’s top sellers.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Antique Polished Pewter Plates, English, 18th Century
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful highly polished pewter plates. ( Two left )
One with London touchmarks
The pewter has
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Dinner Plates
Materials
Pewter
Matching Set of 4 Antique Polished Pewter Plates, German, 18th Century
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful set of highly polished pewter plates.
Matching set. All with the same touch marks
Category
Antique Early 1800s German Georgian Dinner Plates
Materials
Pewter
Set of Antique German Pewter Plates
Located in London, GB
18th and early 19th century German design. The collection is comprised of pewter plates of various
Category
Antique 19th Century German Dinner Plates
Materials
Pewter
Dish with Coat of Arms, 18th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
the back of the dish.
Origin: France.
Period: 18th century.
Category
Antique 18th Century Dinner Plates
Materials
Metal
18th Century German Pewter Purim Plate
Located in New York, NY
Pewter Purim dish, Germany, late 18th century.
The outer rim has wriggle-work engraving stating
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century German More Folk Art
Materials
Pewter
18th Century German Pewter Passover Plate
Located in New York, NY
Pewter passover tray, Germany, 18th century.
The outer rim has wriggle- work engraving of the order
Category
Antique Late 18th Century German Religious Items
Materials
Pewter
