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French Pewter Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Enhance your living space with a French Pewter Chandelier, crafted from high-quality pewter and
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Vintage 1950s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Pewter

French Pewter Chandelier
French Pewter Chandelier
H 24 in W 24 in D 24 in
Continental pewter charger, 1750-1800
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Pewter charger with cove rim and beaded edge molding. Impressed on the rim is a faded makers mark
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Antique Late 18th Century Tableware

Materials

Pewter

19th Century English Pewter Tea Service
Located in Austin, TX
production, this is an extremely well-preserved three-piece pewter and brass tea service. It consists of a
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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Brass, Pewter

Holy Oils Vase or Container, Pewter, 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Santos Oils container. Pewter. Century XVIII. Container made of pewter that has a foot, a body
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Antique 18th Century European Rococo Religious Items

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
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Dinner Plates

Materials

Pewter

Large Antique Brightly Polished Pewter Charger, circa.1750
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful highly polished pewter charger. Measures: (20 inches). Amazing distressed patina
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Baroque Platters and Serveware

Materials

Pewter

Large Antique Brightly Polished Pewter Charger, circa 1750
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful highly polished pewter charger. Measures: (22 inches). Amazing distressed patina
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Baroque Platters and Serveware

Materials

Pewter

Bibana Pewter Wallpaper
By Anna Hayman
Located in Ringmer, GB
Our iconic Bibana design in a neutral colour way – pewter with silver accents and soft black. A
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21st Century and Contemporary British Wallpaper

Materials

Paper

Bibana Pewter Wallpaper
H 393.71 in W 20.48 in D 0.01 in
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Pewter, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pewter table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, 1930s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 15” H x
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Pewter

Vintage Art Deco Pewter Trophy Cup 1930s
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredibly minimal and sculptural trophy that emerges as sculpture. This classic piece presents art deco style and chic. The minimal lines thru the cup are enhanced by the semi-cir...
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Pewter

Sculptural Pewter Decanter by Gunnar Havstad, Norway, 1950s
By Gunnar Havstad
Located in Søgne, NO
Exquisite Sculptural Pewter Decanter by Gunnar Havstad, Norway, 1950s - A Collectible Masterpiece
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Tin, Pewter

Sculptural Pewter Decanter by Gunnar Havstad, Norway, 1950s
Sculptural Pewter Decanter by Gunnar Havstad, Norway, 1950s
No Reserve
H 14.18 in W 4.93 in D 2.37 in
Matching Pair of Large Antique Brightly Polished Pewter Chargers
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
2 great highly polished pewter chargers. Measure: (18 inches). English, late 18th century The
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Pewter

Vintage Hand-Crafted Belgian Pewter Cloche or food Cover
Located in Houston, TX
Very heavy, simple, large silver-colored cloche from Rita Jorden in Belgium. Hand-cast construction with a beautiful handle on the top. Decorative and functional. This is a a piece t...
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1990s Belgian Other Centerpieces

Materials

Pewter

Lazaro Diaz Gilt Pewter & Nautilus Shell Mounted Dresser / Trinket Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
Lazaro Daiz dresser or trinket box - a very rare piece with excellent mounting! Nautical lovers or collectors will absolutely love this!
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20th Century Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Pewter, Gold Leaf

French 19th Century Medieval Château Pewter and Wood Birdcage with Turrets
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large 19th century pewter and wood decorative birdcage shaped as a French medieval château. This
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Antique 19th Century French Bird Cages

Materials

Pewter

Pair Antique Solid Pewter Baroque Style Candlestick Floor Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
PAIR Antique Solid Pewter Baroque Style Candlestick Floor Lamps will add symmetry, added light, and
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Early 20th Century Belgian Baroque Revival Floor Lamps

Materials

Pewter

Modernist Polished Pewter and Amber Glass Owl Salt and Pepper Shakers
Located in New York, NY
These distinct and playful Modernist Polished Pewter and Amber Glass Owl Salt and Pepper Shakers
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20th Century American Modern Tableware

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
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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
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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
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Dinner Plates

Materials

Pewter

Vintage English Pewter Horse Head Jigger or Shot Glass - Sheffield England
By Sheffield
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful vintage silver pewter horse head jigger. This piece will be the perfect addition to
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20th Century English Hollywood Regency Barware

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Pewter

French Art Deco 'Dress' Table Lamp in Pewter, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
I the style of Max Le Verrier and Leonardine comes this stylized table lamp in patinated pewter. It
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Pewter

1817 Sgraffitoed Latin Memento Mori Pewter and Lead Glass Skull Tanker
Located in Lowestoft, GB
An interested continental pewter and lead glass tanker, dated 1817 with the initials "I B" incised
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Antique Early 19th Century European Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pewter

Pair of Chinese Double Happiness Pewter Candle Stands, circa 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
These early 20th Century pewter candle stands convey blessings of joy and good fortune. The stem of
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Early 20th Century Chinese Candelabras

Materials

Pewter

Modernist Mario Botta 'Tredicivasi' Signed Pewter Vase Artist Proof Prototype
By Numa, Mario Botta
Located in Torquay, GB
Unique Modernist polished Pewter sculptural vase by Mario Botta for Numa. Artist Proof prototype
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Streamlined Moderne Vases

Materials

Pewter

Large Antique Brightly Polished Pewter Chargers, 20 Inches Diameter. C.1750
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful highly polished pewter chargers. Measure: (20.5 inches). English, mid 18th century. Most
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Baroque Platters and Serveware

Materials

Pewter

21st Century Table - Meteors splash - Wrapped in Pewter - Xavier Lavergne France
By Xavier Lavergne
Located in Paris, FR
Lavergne and sold with its “Certificate of Authenticity”. The top is made of wood wrapped with pewter, like
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21st Century and Contemporary French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Pewter

21st Century Table - Crack XLA4 - Wrapped in Pewter - Xavier Lavergne France
By Xavier Lavergne
Located in Paris, FR
Lavergne and sold with “Certificate of Authenticity”. Top is made of wood wrapped with pewter, like a
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21st Century and Contemporary French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Pewter

21st Century Table - Crack XLA3 - Wrapped in Pewter - Xavier Lavergne France
By Xavier Lavergne
Located in Paris, FR
Lavergne and sold with its authenticity certificate. The top is made of wood wrapped with pewter, like a
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21st Century and Contemporary French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Pewter

21st Century Table - Crack XLA6 - Wrapped in Pewter - Xavier Lavergne France
By Xavier Lavergne
Located in Paris, FR
Lavergne and sold with its authenticity certificate. The top is made of wood wrapped with pewter, like a
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21st Century and Contemporary French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Pewter

21st Century Table - Crack XLA5 - Wrapped in Pewter - Xavier Lavergne France
By Xavier Lavergne
Located in Paris, FR
Lavergne and sold with its “Certificate of Authenticity”. The top is made of wood wrapped with pewter, like
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21st Century and Contemporary French Side Tables

Materials

Pewter

21st Century Table - Crack XLA2 - Wrapped in Pewter - Xavier Lavergne France
By Xavier Lavergne
Located in Paris, FR
Lavergne and sold with its “Certificate of Authenticity”. The top is made of wood wrapped with pewter, like
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21st Century and Contemporary European Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Pewter

21st Century Table - Crack XLA1 - Wrapped in Pewter - Xavier Lavergne France
By Xavier Lavergne
Located in Paris, FR
Lavergne and sold with its authenticity certificate. The top is made of wood wrapped with pewter, like a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Pewter

Mario Botta for Numa 'Tredicivasi' Signed Pewter Vase Artist Proof Prototype
By Mario Botta, Numa
Located in Torquay, GB
Streamlined Modernist polished Pewter sculptural vase by Mario Botta for Numa. Artist Proof
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Streamlined Moderne Vases

Materials

Pewter

Small Antique Salter, English, Tudric Pewter, Dish, Liberty Of London, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique salter. An English, Tudric pewter dish from Liberty of London by Archibald
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Pewter

Kew Garden Pewter Triptych Wallpaper Panels
By Paul Montgomery
Located in Staunton, VA
Kew Garden Pewter Triptych is a set of three wallpaper panels suitable for framing, or wall
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2010s American Chinoiserie Wallpaper

Materials

Paper

French Late 18th Century Louis XV Pewter Lavabo Mounted on Walnut Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV period pewter lavabo on hand-carved walnut stand from the late 18th century, with
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Fountains

Materials

Pewter

Pewter and Ceramic Famille Rose Chinoiserie Dish with Flowers and Butterflies
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
An unusual pewter-encased ceramic bowl. Decorated with brightly colored hand-painted flowers and
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Bowls

Materials

Pewter

1940's Danish Just Andersen Set of Six Pewter Schnapss Liquor Goblets
By Just Andersen
Located in Knebel, DK
1940´s Danish Just Andersen set of six pewter schnapss liquor goblets. Stylish vintage Schnapss
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Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Barware

Materials

Pewter

ANTIQUE INDIAN REPOUSSE PEWTER WiTH STONE INLAID DETAILING SIDE LAMP WINE TABLe
Located in GB
Repousse Pewter side table with inlaid stones Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it
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Vintage 1920s Indian Arts and Crafts Side Tables

Materials

Pewter

1980 Italy Black Laquered Pewter Abstract Sculpture Roberto Vecchione Il Mondo
By Roberto Vecchione 1
Located in Brescia, IT
This interesting piece is an artwork made by the Italian artist Roberto Vecchione.This is a multiple of 1000 specimen, signed by the artist and numbered made in the 80' and stocked ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Pewter

Mario Botta for Numa Italy Artist Proof 'Tredici Vasi' Pewter Vase Prototype
By Mario Botta, Numa
Located in Torquay, GB
Unique Modernist polished Pewter sculptural vase by Mario Botta for Numa. Artist Proof Prototype
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Streamlined Moderne Vases

Materials

Pewter

Limed Oak & Pewter Inlaid David Gregson Arts & Crafts Dining Table & 8 Chairs
By Gregson Manufacturing Company
Located in GB
, Limed Oak with pewter inlay Arts & Crafts dining table and eight chairs A good looking and well made
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20th Century English Arts and Crafts Dining Room Sets

Materials

Pewter

ANTIQUE ORIGINAL PEWTER TRILBY HAT STAND MOLD FOR CIRCA 1920'S ART DECO HATs
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this original Art Deco Trilby hat Mold circa 1920’s A good looking well made and decorative table mounted p...
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Hat Racks and Stands

Materials

Pewter

Stellar Pair of Restored Monumental Ajoure Pewter and Brass Lamps, circa 1940
Located in Atlanta, GA
A jaw-dropping pair of large scale ajoure style lamps in pewter with brass detail, circa 1940
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Pewter

Contemporary Interior Wall Lantern, Minimal Design, Pewter Finish
By Santa Barbara Lighting Company
Located in Santa Paula, CA
in SBLC Pewter finish. Hand-forged in heavy gauge wrought iron. All lanterns go through a metalizing
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2010s American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Empire Style Bronze-Colored Pewter and Frosted Cut Glass Table Lamp 1900s
Located in Barntrup, DE
, features a bronze-colored pewter body adorned with three elegant swan figures. One socket for E27 (E26
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Early 20th Century French Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Pewter, Brass

Pewter Gray Handloom Throw / Blanket in Organic Cotton
By Studio Variously
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, Pewter is a organic cotton throw / blanket handwoven by master
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Yarn

Danish Art Nouveau Table Lamp of Pewter with Floral Pattern and New Shade 1920s
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Danish Art Nouveau table lamp made of pewter with floral pattern. The lamp is manufactured in
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Pewter, Metal

18th C. Lavabo Wall Fountain Pewter Basin sink on Hand Carved Wood Stand Antique
Located in West Hollywood, CA
18th century Lavabo Wall Fountain Pewter Basin sink on Hand Carved Wood stand Antique . Imposing
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Fountains

Materials

Metal, Pewter

Atlas Armillary Sundial in Pewter Finish with Brass Accents
Located in Stamford, CT
The Greeks have used sundials to measure time since 100 B.C. Reminiscent of classic Greek mythology, this Atlas Armillary Sundial will demand attention, whether placed in your home o...
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2010s Indian Sundials

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Aluminum, Brass

Jorgen Jensen Space Age Pewter Collar Necklace with Blue Glass Cabochon
Located in Atlanta, GA
-necklace. The piece is all made in pewter with arctic blue poured glass cabochons. The artist's signature
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Vintage 1960s Danish Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Antique Pewter Inlaid Burl Amboyne Coromandel Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box 19Ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
unusual Pewter strung inlay and highly ornate Mother of Pearl scroll work inlay decoration, early 19th
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Desks

Materials

Brass

Still life with a pewter pitcher, original oil painting by Pierre Coquet
Located in Montfort l’Amaury, FR
Pierre Coquet - Still life with a pewter pitcher Reference number F445 Framed with a natural oak
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1980s French School Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Lemons on a Pewter Plate, " Porcelained Enamel on Steel after Henri Matisse
By (after) Henri Matisse
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Lemons on a Pewter Plate" is a porcelained enamel piece on steel, created after a painting by
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20th Century Modern More Art

Materials

Enamel, Steel

Thistle Pewter Hand-Knotted 10x8 Rug in Wool and Silk by Vivienne Westwood
By The Rug Company, Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
The Thistle Pewter modern rug is a gesture to Vivienne's affinity with Scotland; an abstract
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Antique French Majolica Stein Jug Pitcher Silver or Pewter Hinged Lid, c. 1900
Located in Tyler, TX
Unique and beautiful antique French Majolica Stein, Jug or Pitcher~~Silver or Pewter Hinged Lid~~c
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Modern Starry Night 4-Door Buffet with Silver and Pewter Glass by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
doors are adorned in a mixture of deep blues and a variety of silver and pewter glass in our iconic
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2010s American Buffets

Materials

Metal

Continuum 02 Sconce: Pewter/White Glass, Topaz/Grey Stripes by Avram Rusu Studio
By Andreea Avram Rusu
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Continuum collection comprises five sconce models and multiple large scale chandeliers. Sconces are available handed for symmetrical installations. Hand blown glass shades are m...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

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Will Pewter For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the will pewter you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and pewter, every will pewter was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a will pewter, we have 346 options in-stock, while there are 66 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect will pewter — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right will pewter, those designed in mid-century modern, modern and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. Xavier Lavergne, Metrica and Philip and Kelvin LaVerne each produced at least one beautiful will pewter that is worth considering.

How Much is a Will Pewter?

The average selling price for a will pewter at 1stDibs is $2,158, while they’re typically $58 on the low end and $210,000 for the highest priced.
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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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 ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A pewter spoon has a length of about 6.4 inches and is made of tin and other metals alloys (called pewter). It is a standard medieval-styled spoon with a diamond point ornamental knob at the shank end. On 1stDibs, find a broad range of antique and vintage pewter spoons.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Pewter is a mixture of mostly tin with lead components, mostly used in the production of household items. Pewter has been used since Roman times. A set could include milk and sugar canisters, a teapot and a serving tray. On 1stDibs, find a collection of pewter sets from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Pewter steins are drinking vessels complete with a levered lid that helps to keep bugs out. You would push the lever with your thumb to flip the lid up, so that you could access your beverage, usually beer. You’ll find a variety of steins from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Tudric pewter is a brand of pewterware produced from 1899 through the 1930s. Archibald Knox served as the chief designer for the brand and produced pieces for the company W. H. Haseler of Birmingham to sell at the luxury department store Liberty & Co. Shop a selection of Tudric pewter on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The difference between vintage and antique is age. Vintage is typically defined as anything between 50 and 100 years old, while antique items are more than 100 years old. Vintage pewter would be any pewter that is between 50 and 100 years old. Shop a collection of vintage pewter from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Uses for pewter pitchers vary. Ones that are food safe are great for serving water, iced tea and other beverages. Pitchers that aren’t food safe can function as vases or as standalone decorative objects. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of pewter pitchers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Whether pewter is worth anything depends on a variety of factors, including what the piece is, who made it and how old it is. The current demand for similar pewter ware and the condition of the piece will also impact how much it's worth. A certified appraiser who is knowledgeable about pewter can give you an estimate on the value of a specific piece. On 1stDibs, find a selection of pewter tableware and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    A pewter pitcher is made out of a metal called pewter. The material is an alloy produced out of tin and another metal or element like bismuth, silver, copper or antimony. Some older pewterware is a combination of tin and lead. Use this type of pitcher only as a decorative object because it’s not food-safe. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of pewter pieces.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    The difference between silver and pewter is a matter of metal type. Silver is a naturally occurring element, but most silver goods are an alloy of pure silver and a base metal. On the other hand, pewter is an alloy made of antimony, copper, bismuth and occasionally pure silver. Silver tends to have a shinier appearance, while pewter will appear duller. On 1stDibs, shop a range of silver and pewter pieces.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Pewter is often used for hip flasks as it leaves no hint of metallic taste as one sips from it. It also can be polished to a high sheen, making it a particularly eye-catching material for a flask. Browse 1stDibs to find a range of hip flasks from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    No, you can't store lemonade in a pewter pitcher. Although the beverage won't cause visible damage, its high acidity can strip away the metal, contaminating the lemonade and altering its taste. Generally, you should never serve or store beverages in any vessel that's not marked as food-grade. Shop a collection of pitchers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Arthur Court creates products by hand out of aluminum, not pewter. Some pieces may resemble pewter due to changes in the finish that occurred over time. Occasionally, the company used additional materials like Lucite in their designs. Shop a collection of Arthur Court decorative objects and serveware on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Pewter plates and dishware date back to ancient times, and were used by Egyptians and later the Romans. It was used all the way up to the 18th and 19th centuries, when new techniques for pottery and glass-making were discovered, making pewter less popular. Shop a collection of pewter from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Before ceramics were common for household goods, pewter was the material of choice for tankards. The earliest pewter tankards date back to the mid-17th century. Pewter was a practical choice, especially for pubs, because it was durable and inexpensive. It was also very easy to care for, in fact, dented mugs can even be reshaped. It should be noted that older pewter was made using lead, which is poisonous, but today’s pewter is lead-free. Shop a collection of tankards from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.