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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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Shop for 18th Century Pewter Plates on 1stDibs
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
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Antique 19th Century German Dinner Plates
Materials
Pewter
Antique Brightly Polished Pewter Plate, English, C.1800
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Lovely highly polished pewter plate.
Evidence of a rubbed touchmark on the underside. London maker
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Dinner Plates
Materials
Pewter
Antique Brightly Polished Pewter Plate, English, C.1800
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Lovely highly polished pewter plate.
Evidence of a rubbed touchmark on the underside. Shown in the
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Dinner Plates
Materials
Pewter
Antique Brightly Polished Pewter Plate With An Armorial, English, C.1800
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Lovely highly polished pewter plate.
With an elk armorial
Evidence of a rubbed touchmark on the
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Dinner Plates
Materials
Pewter
Set of 3 Antique Brightly Polished Pewter Plates, English, C.1800
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Lovely highly polished pewter plates.
All three with London touchmarks on the underside. One with
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Dinner Plates
Materials
Pewter
Antique Brightly Polished Pewter Plate With An Armorial, English, C.1800
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Lovely highly polished pewter plate.
With hand and fleur de lys armorial
Evidence of a rubbed
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Dinner Plates
Materials
Pewter
