Pewter Figurines

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Pewter figurines are made of a stunning soft alloy from ancient times.

The figurines made of pewter are relatively new when compared to this earliest known metal alloy. Pewter’s beautiful silver-white metal was once afforded only by royalty and the very wealthy was found primarily adorning the tables in castles.

According to historians and Archeologist, pewter was first discovered sometime in the “Bronze Age”, during Roman times, roughly 1500BC. It is not known if the discovery of pewter was by design or an accident, since it is very closely related to bronze.

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Ancient pewter was called black metal due to the lead content of up to 30% that made it darken intensely as it aged. The lead also leached into food and drink with an acidic content. The oldest pewter piece ever found came from an Egyptian tomb dating from approximately1450 BC.

Pewter is a striking and elegant metal that can be modeled into elaborate figurines, candlesticks and domestic utensils like; tableware, kitchen utensils, decanters, tankards and mugs, to mention just a few.

The finish of modern day pewter is incredibly resistant to tarnish and can have a sparkling white silvery finish or a silky satin luster or with the dramatic effect of diamond edge cut that twinkles indefinitely. This makes it incredibly undemanding to maintain and ideal for today’s infinite designs of delightful figurines.

Pewter Medieval Knight Statues

During the Middle Ages England was a pewter center. During colonial times America imported vast amounts of pewter in the form of tableware, figurines and candlesticks from England, even though it was considered to be a luxury. America started producing its own pewter in the mid 1700s.

Tin (which is the fourth most precious metal) and the major content in today’s pewter figurines usually exceeds 90% which makes it soft. Small amounts of copper in distinguishable percentages and often manganese and antimony are added to harden, strengthen and add a distinct glow of whiteness and durability to each lead free pewter figurine that is produced here and abroad.

Figurines and other fine objects made of pewter have a low heat tolerance of about 450 degrees Fahrenheit and cannot be placed on a stovetop, in an oven, microwave or in a dishwasher.

Today collectible pewter figurines are growing in popularity around the globe, with an admiration all of its own, primarily for its exquisiteness and flexibility.

Enjoy the search to find what will likely be one of your most cherished possessions, a delightfully charming pewter figurine.