Pewter is an alloy of tin hardened with small amounts of other metals such as copper, lead, zinc, antimony and sometimes silver. The craft of pewtering started in antiquity - the earliest known item, a flask dating from c1450 BC, was found in Egypt.

Pewter is believed to have been introduced to Britain by the Romans, who exploited the main source of tin in Europe at the time, which was in Cornwall. The craft fell into decline after the Romans withdrew from Britain but it is thought that the Cistercian monks reintroduced it after the Norman Conquest in AD 1066.

Known as "the poor man's silver", production spread throughout the country with a wide range of mainly domestic goods being made.

In the year 1348 Articles were granted to the Worshipful Company of Pewterers in London, which enabled them to control the quality of pewter. Two grades of pewter were more...

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Pewter plate, 19th century with 'Franklin' etched in the centre.…

Sir John Franklin's Pewter Plate

Pewter plate, 19th century with 'Franklin' etched in the centre. From a private collection in Tasmania this plate is purported to have belonged to Sir John Franklin Polar Explorer & Governor of Van Diemen's Land. Franklin headed the ill fated 1845…

A set of five 19th century pewter plates, each with sailing…

19th Century Pewter Plates with Sailing Ship Touch Marks

A set of five 19th century pewter plates, each with sailing ship touch mark. Diameter 25 cm

Thirteen assorted pewter plates, English, 18th and 19th century,…

Assorted English Pewter Plates, 18th-19th Century

Thirteen assorted pewter plates, English, 18th and 19th century, largest 28 cm diameter

Pewter bowl from the HMS Eden with broad arrow

HMS Eden Pewter Bowl with Broad Arrow Marking

Pewter bowl from the HMS Eden with broad arrow

Small pewter food bowl engraved hallmarked 'Sterling Hero' with…

Sterling Hero Engraved Pewter Food Bowl with Broad Arrow

Small pewter food bowl engraved hallmarked 'Sterling Hero' with broad arrow

Small pewter food bowl engraved hallmarked 'Sterling Rodney'…

Sterling Rodney's Engraved Pewter Food Bowl with Hallmark

Small pewter food bowl engraved hallmarked 'Sterling Rodney' with broad arrow

Arts & Crafts pewter Ruskin heart butter dish and cover, by…

Arts & Crafts Pewter Heart Butter Dish

Arts & Crafts pewter Ruskin heart butter dish and cover, by William Hutton & Sons, circa 1900 an Arts & Crafts pewter heart shaped butter dish and cover, by William Hutton & Sons, circa 1900 17 cm high,22 cm diameter

A Liberty & Co, Tudric, pewter tea set and oval tray, designed…

Archibald Knox Pewter Tea Set with Tray

A Liberty & Co, Tudric, pewter tea set and oval tray, designed by Archibald Knox, early 20th century, comprising a hand beaten teapot, hot water jug, sugar bowl and milk jug, plus a tray, stamped, Tudric, made in England, 17 cm high, the tray 36 x 25 cm

Six antique pewter plates, approx 32 cm diameter and smaller (6)

Set of 6 Antique Pewter Plates, Various Sizes

Six antique pewter plates, approx 32 cm diameter and smaller (6)

Art Nouveau pewter bowl depicting a lady with a harp,…

Art Nouveau Pewter Bowl with Lady and Harp Design

Art Nouveau pewter bowl depicting a lady with a harp, indistinctly marked & numbered 9422. Height 15.5 cm

Vintage Chinese savory dish, two pewter cocktail shakers plus…

Vintage Chinese Pewter Cocktail Shakers and Teapots Set

Vintage Chinese savory dish, two pewter cocktail shakers plus two teapots (5 items), 20th century, 38 cm wide

Three Georgian large pewter circular serving dishes, circa 1820,…

Georgian Pewter Serving Dishes, 1820

Three Georgian large pewter circular serving dishes, circa 1820, with various marks verso, 42 cm diameter

A rare 17 th century pewter wriggle work engraved plate with a…

17th Century Dutch Tulip Pewter Plate

A rare 17 th century pewter wriggle work engraved plate with a Dutch tulip and makers stamp. circa 1680, 22 cm diameter

Antique 18th century pewter plate, impressed 'Botany Bay Bounty…

Botany Bay Bounty Plate with Engraving and Lacquer

Antique 18th century pewter plate, impressed 'Botany Bay Bounty in Distress', with a later engraving of the Ship and sea monster, marked reverse London, Crowned x approx 22 cm dia, NB has been lacquered

A Liberty & Co. Tudric pewter dish designed by Archibald Knox,…

Archibald Knox Tudric Pewter Dish with Honesty Design

A Liberty & Co. Tudric pewter dish designed by Archibald Knox, circular with three handles, original green-glass line, cast in low relief with stylised honesty highlighted with blue/green enamel, some minor loss. Stamped # 0162, stamped marks. Width 14.5…

Art Nouveau Tudric pewter twin handle bowl with embossed motto…

Tudric Pewter Art Nouveau Twin Handle Bowl

Art Nouveau Tudric pewter twin handle bowl with embossed motto to and floral decoration, width 31.5 cm

Large 17th century oval pewter charger, 62 cm by 48 cm,…

17th Century Oval Pewter Charger with Stand

Large 17th century oval pewter charger, 62 cm by 48 cm, together with later stand

Pewter bowl stamped hallmarked sterling lion with broad arrow

Sterling Hallmarked Pewter Bowl with Lion Stamp

Pewter bowl stamped hallmarked sterling lion with broad arrow

An Art Nouveau W.M.F. Claret jug, the silver plate pewter top…

Art Nouveau W.M.F. Claret Jug with Etched Glass Decoration

An Art Nouveau W.M.F. Claret jug, the silver plate pewter top and handle decorated with leaves and berries, conforming etched decoration to the glass, impressed mark to handle base, height 32 cm.

Large George III circular pewter plate, marks worn, small…

George III Pewter Plate, Worn Marks, Hairline Rim, 46cm Diameter

Large George III circular pewter plate, marks worn, small hairline to rim, 46 cm diameter

An Arts and Crafts pewter rectangular dish with glass liner and…

Arts and Crafts Pewter Dish with Glass Liner and Spoon

An Arts and Crafts pewter rectangular dish with glass liner and spoon, stamped Tudric circa 1890, made by Liberty & Co. of London, 19 cm wide

A Georgian pewter warming dish on stand, circa 1820, 21 cm…

Georgian Pewter Warming Dish and Dinner Plates Set

A Georgian pewter warming dish on stand, circa 1820, 21 cm diameter, and 4 dinner plates, 24 cm diameter, all late 17th/early 18th century

Antique pewter charger, by Richard Going 1715-1765

Richard Going's Antique Pewter Charger (1715-1765)

Antique pewter charger, by Richard Going 1715-1765

A Tudric pewter dish, made by W.H Haseler for Liberty & Co, c.…

Tudric Pewter Dish with Enamel and Shamrock Design

A Tudric pewter dish, made by W.H Haseler for Liberty & Co, c.1910, twin-handled with enamel centre and rim of openwork shamrocks and hearts, stamped Tudric 0287 Solkets, width 28 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Emeritus Professor Brian Coote CBE, FRSNZ…

Antique pewter charger by Richard Going 1715-1765

Richard Going's Pewter Charger (1715-1765)

Antique pewter charger by Richard Going 1715-1765

A chic Art Deco style six-piece coffee set, 'Monte Carlo' by…

Art Deco Pewter Coffee Set with Malachite Handles

A chic Art Deco style six-piece coffee set, 'Monte Carlo' by Etains du Manoir French, pewter with malachite style handles. Comprising tray, coffee pot, teapot, creamer, sugar bowl and decanter. Tallest height 24 cm

Four Chinese and English pewter teapots, Chinese pewter tea…

Chinese and English Pewter Tea Set and Accessories

Four Chinese and English pewter teapots, Chinese pewter tea caddy, bowl, trinket box and ink pot, 19th and 20th century, (8 items), the largest 14 cm high, Provenance: The Dr Douglas Frew Waterhouse collection

An English Pewter dish and cover designed by Archibald Knox for…

Archibald Knox Pewter Dish and Cover

An English Pewter dish and cover designed by Archibald Knox for Liberty & Co., c.1902-05, circular with Celtic entrelac decorated border, the shallow dish with peaked circular cover with asymmetrical handle; stamped 0293. Diameter 25.5 cm. [Ref: Archibald…

Antique French Art Nouveau hammered and hand wrought pewter…

Art Nouveau Pewter Charger by Chanal

Antique French Art Nouveau hammered and hand wrought pewter charger signed by Alice and Eugene Louis Chanal

Large late 18th century pewter charger with London touchmarks

Late 18th Century London Pewter Charger

Large late 18th century pewter charger with London touchmarks

Large Georgian III pewter plate the border with four impressed…

Georgian III Pewter Plate with Impressed Marks - 38cm

Large Georgian III pewter plate the border with four impressed marks, (pair of roses and pair of monograms) 38 cm diameter

Three antique pewter platters the largest, 42 cm diameter

Antique Pewter Platters - Trio Set

Three antique pewter platters the largest, 42 cm diameter

An Art Nouveau style pewter Hors D'Oeuvres dish; Achille Gamba

Art Nouveau Pewter Hors D'Oeuvres Dish by Achille Gamba

An Art Nouveau style pewter Hors D'Oeuvres dish; Achille Gamba

Pewter food bowl hallmarked sterling Repulse

Sterling Hallmarked Pewter Food Bowl by Repulse

Pewter food bowl hallmarked sterling Repulse

An Art Nouveau English pewter dish with a clover border and…

Blue Clover Pewter Dish

An Art Nouveau English pewter dish with a clover border and blue enamelled centre. Length 28 cm

Pewter bowl HMS Ajax with broad arrow

Antique Pewter HMS Ajax Bowl with Broad Arrow

Pewter bowl HMS Ajax with broad arrow

A set of six Georgian pewter side plates of plain design.…

Georgian Pewter Side Plates, Set of 6

A set of six Georgian pewter side plates of plain design. London touch marks. Diameter 17 cm

Six 19th century European pewter plates, five midisize with…

19th Century European Pewter Plates and Bowl

Six 19th century European pewter plates, five midisize with stamped touchmarks, one dated 1874 and an older large soupbowl c. 1,800. Diameters 22.5 cm and 29 cm

Eight various pewter items comprising a soup tureen and ladle,…

Assorted Pewter Items: Tureen, Tankards, Mug, Bowl & More

Eight various pewter items comprising a soup tureen and ladle, 4 graduated tankards, christening mug and Chinese pewter bowl

Art Nouveau dish Tudric pewter dish with enamel centre, Art…

Art Nouveau Pewter Dish with Enamel Centre

Art Nouveau dish Tudric pewter dish with enamel centre, Art Nouveau design, marked to base, diameter 26 cm, (a/f)

A large Georgian pewter charger, plain design, touchmarks John…

Georgian Pewter Charger with John Aughton Touchmarks

A large Georgian pewter charger, plain design, touchmarks John Aughton on the base. Diameter 42 cm

Two 19th century pewter plates with touch marks for Nathaniel…

19th Century Nathaniel Barber Pewter Plates

Two 19th century pewter plates with touch marks for Nathaniel Barber, London. Diameter 23.5 cm

Liberty & Co Tudric pewter and enamel Cloverleaf dish designed…

Tudric Cloverleaf Dish by Archibald Knox for Liberty & Co

Liberty & Co Tudric pewter and enamel Cloverleaf dish designed by Archibald Knox circa 1905

German Art Nouveau 'Osiris' pewter bowl, quad-handled, circa…

German Art Nouveau Pewter Bowl with Quad-Handles

German Art Nouveau 'Osiris' pewter bowl, quad-handled, circa 1905, marked to base, height 12.5 cm

Early Continental pewter bowl probably German in origin and…

German Pewter Bowl with Pendant Swing Handles, C1800

Early Continental pewter bowl probably German in origin and featuring pendant swing handles and circular lines. To top half C1800. Height 12.5 cm diameter 27 cm

English pewter for Liberty & Co shallow bowl, with cut out…

Heart-handled English pewter bowl with shamrock border and turquoise enamel

English pewter for Liberty & Co shallow bowl, with cut out heart shaped handles pierced border of shamrocks and welled interior in turquoise enamel, design number 0287

An English Pewter (Tudric) Archibald Knox design pewter dish,…

Archibald Knox Tudric Pewter Dish with Honesty Design

An English Pewter (Tudric) Archibald Knox design pewter dish, oval form with overhead handle, repeating square leaf stylised vine design (Honesty). Impressed marks and model no. 0357, length 30.5 cm.

Arts and Crafts pewter rectangular dish with glass liner and…

Tudric Pewter Dish with Glass Liner and Spoon

Arts and Crafts pewter rectangular dish with glass liner and spoon stamped 'Tudric' circa 1890 made by Liberty & Co. London, 19 cm wide, Geoffrey Stilwell Collection, Mossgreen 2015, lot 224

Brass bed warmer, large pewter charger and three pewter vessels,…

19th Century Brass and Pewter Bed & Tableware

Brass bed warmer, large pewter charger and three pewter vessels, 19th century, the charger 42 cm diameter

Late 18th century/Early 19th century pewter plate by Compton of…

Compton of London Pewter Plate: Late 18th/Early 19th Century

Late 18th century/Early 19th century pewter plate by Compton of London, rectangular shallow form, 38 cm wide

Large Georgian pewter jug, c:1820, 17 cm high approx. together…

Georgian Pewter Jug and Sugar Bowl Set

Large Georgian pewter jug, c:1820, 17 cm high approx. together with a Georgian pewter sugar bowl

George III pewter plate 24 cm diameter.

George III Pewter Plate - 24cm Diameter

George III pewter plate 24 cm diameter.

Six Dutch pewter plates, scalloped rims, touch marks to base,…

Dutch Scalloped Pewter Plates with Touch Marks

Six Dutch pewter plates, scalloped rims, touch marks to base, diameter 25 cm.

Liberty Tudric pewter sugar & cream set, designed by Archibald…

Archibald Knox Pewter Set and Fruit Bowl

Liberty Tudric pewter sugar & cream set, designed by Archibald Knox, number 0231, together with a pewter circular fruit bowl on 3 stylised feet.

An Archibald Knox design English Pewter dish, pierced and cast…

Archibald Knox Pewter Dish

An Archibald Knox design English Pewter dish, pierced and cast in relief tendril and pod design, impressed marks including #0535. Length 24.5 cm.

A Victorian pewter meat cover, by James Dickson & Sons, on a…

Victorian Pewter Meat Cover on Pottery Plate

A Victorian pewter meat cover, by James Dickson & Sons, on a pottery meat plate, 47 x 32 cm

Three pewter circular plates, early 19th century, approximately…

19th Century Pewter Plates and Dishes

Three pewter circular plates, early 19th century, approximately 21 cm diameter, and five small dishes

Japanese porcelain fruit bowl, prayer wheel, three Japanese…

Asian Pottery and Metal Collection

Japanese porcelain fruit bowl, prayer wheel, three Japanese pottery tea bowls, two pottery bowls, two vases, two metal boxes, pewter egg ornament, Chinese bronze dish, Indian miniature ornament, Indian bowl, elephant pipe and pair of blue and white…

WMF style pewter figural dish with mirror, formed as a female…

WMF style pewter figural dish with mirror, formed as a female figure holding a lozenge shaped mirror, her dress the triangular dish

Set of six antique French graduating pewter lidded canisters,…

Antique French Pewter Canisters, Jug & Fish Platter Set

Set of six antique French graduating pewter lidded canisters, pewter baluster jug & large fish serving platter (8)

Attrib Liberty Tudric Arts and Crafts pewter bowl. Stamped to…

Liberty Tudric Pewter Bowl with Stylised Decoration

Attrib Liberty Tudric Arts and Crafts pewter bowl. Stamped to base 'English pewter 01130, made in England' stylised decoration over 5 feet. Rim slightly out of shape. Height 16 cm Wt. 24g

Two George III pewter plates, both with engraved initials, 26…

Engraved George III Pewter Plates - 26cm Diameter

Two George III pewter plates, both with engraved initials, 26 cm diameter

Eight various pewter plates

Assorted Pewter Plates Collection

Eight various pewter plates

Oriental pewter fish dish with jade eye

Jade-Eyed Oriental Pewter Fish Dish

Oriental pewter fish dish with jade eye

An American pewter presentation bowl, together with a Georg…

Samuels Collection: Pewter, Silver, and More

An American pewter presentation bowl, together with a Georg Jensen dish, two Victorian Sheffield Plate decanter coasters and a modern bottle coaster, a Chinese box, an Italian silverplated dish and a pair of entree dishes and covers. (9), the presentation…

A pewter two handled quaich, circa 1820, 16 cm wide and a bowl,…

1820 Pewter Quaich with Handles and Bowl

A pewter two handled quaich, circa 1820, 16 cm wide and a bowl, 11.5 cm diameter

A selection of decanter labels in pewter and silver plate

Pewter and Silver Plate Decanter Labels Collection

A selection of decanter labels in pewter and silver plate

An antique English pewter serving bowl, 18th century, 33.5 cm…

18th Century English Pewter Serving Bowl from Waterhouse Collection

An antique English pewter serving bowl, 18th century, 33.5 cm diameter, Provenance: The Dr Douglas Frew Waterhouse collection

Two antique pewter platters, 18th/19th century, 37.5 and 38 cm…

Antique Pewter Platters from Waterhouse Collection

Two antique pewter platters, 18th/19th century, 37.5 and 38 cm diameter, Provenance: The Dr Douglas Frew Waterhouse collection

Early large porcelain & pewter Turkey plate. Blue & white…

Blue and white porcelain turkey plate with pewter reservoir

Early large porcelain & pewter Turkey plate. Blue & white decorated plate, inset to pewter reservoir for hot water (cap missing). Dual handled & quad footed.

Pair George III pewter plates with London touch marks, c1760-80,…

George III Pewter Plates with London Touch Marks

Pair George III pewter plates with London touch marks, c1760-80, 23 cm diameter.

Art Nouveau pewter Arts & Crafts mission bowl attributed to…

Archibald Knox Pewter Bowl with Art Nouveau Design

Art Nouveau pewter Arts & Crafts mission bowl attributed to Archibald Knox, approx 26 cm in diameter, TUDRIC mark to base.

Archibald Knox Liberty & Co Tudric pewter #0303 jug and bowl,…

Archibald Knox Pewter Jug and Bowl Set

Archibald Knox Liberty & Co Tudric pewter #0303 jug and bowl, diameter 11 cm bowl

Pair of pewter entree dishes designed by Archibald Knox, C1900,…

Archibald Knox Pewter Entree Dishes with Celtic Entrelac Decoration

Pair of pewter entree dishes designed by Archibald Knox, C1900, for Liberty Tudric, with a Celtic Entrelac decoration, Arts & Crafts movement, includes a butter dish, height 9.5 cm, butter dish length 19 cm

17 inch plain rimmed Georgian pewter charger c.1730-1750

Georgian Pewter Charger, 1730-1750

17 inch plain rimmed Georgian pewter charger c.1730-1750

Arts and Crafts pewter pedestal fruit bowl, with circular bowl…

Hand-beaten pewter fruit bowl with loop handle

Arts and Crafts pewter pedestal fruit bowl, with circular bowl with angled surround in hand beaten finish with loop handle, on circular foot, height 21 cm

An interesting antique pewter plate c1813 inscribed 'Das'…

Antique Pewter Plate with 1813 Inscription

An interesting antique pewter plate c1813 inscribed 'Das' Gebet' 'Der drei Monarchen zu probsfheide an 18 Oktober 1813' (the prayer for the monarchs)

19th century pewter charger

Antique Pewter Charger, 19th Century

19th century pewter charger

A pewter six lobed Wavy edged nine inch plate, Owner's initials…

Wavy-edged Pewter Plate with Initials - Circa 1780/1820

A pewter six lobed Wavy edged nine inch plate, Owner's initials Mvt on rim. Circa 1780/1820. Likely English made but possibly Continental

Glass and pewter duck decanter and a fruit bowl, approx 33 cm…

Duck Decanter and Fruit Bowl Set

Glass and pewter duck decanter and a fruit bowl, approx 33 cm diameter (2)

Three Georgian pewter plates, maker's crests and touch marks to…

Georgian Pewter Plates with Maker's Crests and Touch Marks

Three Georgian pewter plates, maker's crests and touch marks to two diameter 180 and 24 cm.

Nine 19th century pewter pieces, includes three plates and six…

19th Century Pewter Plates and Coasters Set

Nine 19th century pewter pieces, includes three plates and six coasters. All with touch marks, diameter 280 & 10.5 cm.

A pewter quaich, early 18th century, 18 cm wide and a circular…

18th Century Pewter Quaich with Circular Bowl

A pewter quaich, early 18th century, 18 cm wide and a circular bowl, 14 cm diameter

A Victorian meat platter in Greek revival taste with pewter…

Victorian Greek Revival Meat Platter with Pewter Stand

A Victorian meat platter in Greek revival taste with pewter stand, circa 1850, 53 cm wide

Good collection of antique French pewter scalloped edged dishes…

Antique French Pewter Scalloped Dishes (Set of 6)

Good collection of antique French pewter scalloped edged dishes (6) 14 cm, diameter 17 cm x 11 cm

An 18th century pewter charger of large size maker William…

18th Century William Smith Pewter Charger (43cm)

An 18th century pewter charger of large size maker William Smith London 1730 43 cm diameter

Boxed cutlery, servers, meat dish cover and trays, silver plate…

Antique Cutlery and Serveware Set with Meat Cover

Boxed cutlery, servers, meat dish cover and trays, silver plate and pewter, 19th and 20th century, the meat cover 34.5 cm across

Antique English pewter serving platter early punch mars verso,…

Antique Pewter Serving Platter with Punch Marks - 38cm

Antique English pewter serving platter early punch mars verso, diameter 38 cm approx.k

Vintage Tudric pewter dressing table bowl pierced and embossed…

Tudric Pewter Dressing Table Bowl with Pierced Decoration

Vintage Tudric pewter dressing table bowl pierced and embossed decoration, marked to base and # 0546, diameter 12.5 cm

Display plate oval pewter platter, decorated with Catfish &…

Oval Pewter Platter with Catfish & Reeds Decoration

Display plate oval pewter platter, decorated with Catfish & Reeds, diameter 46.5 cm

Pewter 'Cardinale' plate by Valdi, Italy

Valdi Italy Pewter Plate 'Cardinale'

Pewter 'Cardinale' plate by Valdi, Italy

WMF Art Nouveau pewter dish

Art Nouveau Pewter Dish

WMF Art Nouveau pewter dish

9' pewter plate by Compton C.1800

Compton's 1800 Pewter Plate

9' pewter plate by Compton C.1800

A pewter charger, English, 18th century, hallmark verso,…

18th Century English Pewter Charger with Hallmark and Inscription

A pewter charger, English, 18th century, hallmark verso, inscribed MB EC, 33.5 cm wide

Four pewter plates, English and Irish marks, 18th and 19th…

English and Irish Pewter Plates, 18th-19th Century

Four pewter plates, English and Irish marks, 18th and 19th century, largest 24 cm diameter. Provenance: Property of a Gentleman, Melbourne