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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Three Colonial pewter tankards, pint, half pint and gill, each…

Colonial Pewter Tankards with NSW Government Ordinance Mark

Three Colonial pewter tankards, pint, half pint and gill, each of squat baluster form on a moulded foot rim, stamped with the NSW Government Ordinance mark, and maker's mark Nw, height of largest 12.5 cm. Provenance: The Ruth Simon Collection, privately…

German amber/green glass and pewter lidded tankard, set with an…

Mythical creature pewter and glass tankard

German amber/green glass and pewter lidded tankard, set with an unusual mythical creature finial, above a baluster glass body accented with floral branched motifs and masks on a spreading foot, height 24 cm

A large figural gilt wash pewter tankard with a putti finial, a…

Gilt Pewter Tankard with Dionysus Scene and Putti Finial

A large figural gilt wash pewter tankard with a putti finial, a large figural gilt wash pewter tankard with a putti finial, decorated with a classical scene of Dionysus, Silenus and nymphs, 30.5 cm high

Pewter trophy cup, the Dudley cup, N.S.W.P.A., 1936, height 13.…

1936 Dudley Cup Pewter Trophy - NSWPA

Pewter trophy cup, the Dudley cup, N.S.W.P.A., 1936, height 13.5 cm

Seven various sized bulbous pewter mugs, 19th century, 4/8 cm…

Assorted 19th Century Pewter Mugs in Varying Sizes

Seven various sized bulbous pewter mugs, 19th century, 4/8 cm high

A collection of eight pewter items, comprising jug, tureen and…

8 Pewter Pieces: Jug, Tureen, and Tankards Collection

A collection of eight pewter items, comprising jug, tureen and tankards

Set of five 18th century pewter tankards with gilt lips, above…

18th Century Pewter Tankards Set (7)

Set of five 18th century pewter tankards with gilt lips, above a heavy ribbed cylindrical body, and loop handles, together with two 18th century pewter tankards (7)

David Veasey for Liberty & Co. pewter twin-handled loving cup,…

Honesty Twin-Handled Loving Cup for Old Times Sake

David Veasey for Liberty & Co. pewter twin-handled loving cup, Model No. 010, decorated with honesty plants and the verse 'For Old Times Sake'. Embossed 'English Pewter' and model number to the base. Height 20 cm

A Georgian Officer's Mess pewter mug 1 pint, circa 1820, 13 cm…

Georgian Officer's Mess Pewter Mug, 1820, 1 Pint

A Georgian Officer's Mess pewter mug 1 pint, circa 1820, 13 cm high

Good Georgian pewter tankard, of cylindrical form, with…

Georgian Pewter Tankard with Coat of Arms Engraving

Good Georgian pewter tankard, of cylindrical form, with spherical thumb piece and scroll handle, engraved with coat of arms, on a wide circular foot, height 27 cm

German table clock, antique pewter tankard, German silver…

Antique Clock, Tankard, Stein, and Dog Statues Collection

German table clock, antique pewter tankard, German silver plated stein and two cast bronze dog statues, 19th and 20th century, the stein 30 cm high

Chichester Dairies cream can, Georgian pewter pint tankard with…

Chichester Dairies cream can, Georgian pewter pint tankard with unusual brass rim, and a brass cooking pot, 19th century, (3 items), the largest 49 cm wide

Six various 19th century pewter tankards from Durham,…

19th Century Pewter Tankards Collection

Six various 19th century pewter tankards from Durham, Walton-on-Thames etc.

Good Jugendstil German pewter master stein inscribed to lid…

German Jugendstil Pewter Master Stein with Inscription and Dedication

Good Jugendstil German pewter master stein inscribed to lid with dedication for award of a trophy, height 30 cm approx.

Pewter 1/2 pint tankard stamped with broad arrow and ed under a…

Engineers Department Pewter Tankard

Pewter 1/2 pint tankard stamped with broad arrow and ed under a crown (Engineers Department)

Handsome pewter tankard, of tapering form, with scroll handle…

Tapered Pewter Tankard with Scroll Handle and Foot

Handsome pewter tankard, of tapering form, with scroll handle and thumbpiece, resting on a wide circular foot, height 32 cm

18th century German pewter Wriggle work lidded tankard, the…

German Wriggle Work Pewter Tankard, 1819

18th century German pewter Wriggle work lidded tankard, the flat top dome lid with ball thumbpiece, engraved wriggle work with initials and 1819 to the lid, the body with engraved cartouche, and 3 touch marks to the underside of the lid, 27 cm high

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

Two Georgian pewter mugs, circa 1820, 15 cm high

Georgian Pewter Mugs, 1820

Two Georgian pewter mugs, circa 1820, 15 cm high

A pair of early Victorian pewter pint mugs, crowned VR touch…

Early Victorian Pewter Pint Mugs with Crowned VR Mark

A pair of early Victorian pewter pint mugs, crowned VR touch mark, engraved to the base, height 12.5 cm

Seven graduated pewter Gill measuring cups & a tankard, Gaskell…

Pewter Measuring Cups and Tankard, Gaskell & Chambers

Seven graduated pewter Gill measuring cups & a tankard, Gaskell & Chambers, Birmingham 18th & 19th century. Provenance: The country collection of an interior designer

A vintage Italian pewter set of seven measuring tankard style…

Italian Pewter Measuring Jugs Set

A vintage Italian pewter set of seven measuring tankard style jugs. Provenance: The country collection of an interior designer

Vintage Reinhold Merkelbach Germany stein capacity of 0.3 litre,…

Vintage German Stein with Pewter Lid and Designer Mark

Vintage Reinhold Merkelbach Germany stein capacity of 0.3 litre, maker's location mark for Grenzhausen, Germany, designed by Leonhard Hellmuth, (marked Lh), circa 1904, pewter lid, (height 15.5 cm approx).

Two Georgian pewter side pouring ale mugs, circa 1830, 11 & 16…

Georgian Pewter Side Pouring Ale Mugs (1830)

Two Georgian pewter side pouring ale mugs, circa 1830, 11 & 16 cm high

Large pewter cup salt c.1750

1750 Pewter Salt Cup

Large pewter cup salt c.1750

Selection of early antique English pewter mugs, and tankards,…

Antique English Pewter Mugs and Tankards Collection

Selection of early antique English pewter mugs, and tankards, along with later examples

Four various sized pewter mugs, circa 1820. the largest 15 cm…

1820 Pewter Mugs Set

Four various sized pewter mugs, circa 1820. the largest 15 cm high

Group of five pewter half pint tankards, James Yates, etc

Set of 5 James Yates Pewter Half Pint Tankards

Group of five pewter half pint tankards, James Yates, etc

Six English pewter tankards including James Yates, c 1820-1850,…

Collection of Six English Pewter Tankards

Six English pewter tankards including James Yates, c 1820-1850, all pint size with one with a broken handle other with some dents & marks, some hallmarked & with the Bristish Antiques Association label, orginal receit purchased in 1931

Challenge 'Perfect Tea' silver plated teapot with infuser,…

Silver Tea Set with Tankard and Sensible Teapot

Challenge 'Perfect Tea' silver plated teapot with infuser, pewter tankard, silver plated sugar basin and a Chidley's 'Sensible' teapot, 19th and 20th century, (4 items), the tankard 12 cm high

Graduated set 8 French pewter tankards. Possibly c.1900. Height…

Set of 8 French Pewter Tankards - Graduated Heights

Graduated set 8 French pewter tankards. Possibly c.1900. Height 4 to 24 cm (each)

Vintage German ceramic master stein 2 litre capacity, with…

German Ceramic Master Stein with Pewter Lid - Vintage Design

Vintage German ceramic master stein 2 litre capacity, with classic design, and pewter lid, marked to base, height 35 cm.

Two antique pewter beer tankards near pair tankards, each with…

Antique Pewter Beer Tankards - Engraved Marks, Pair

Two antique pewter beer tankards near pair tankards, each with engraved mark to base, height 17 cm, each.

A William IV Victorian Imperial capacity pint, pewter tavern…

William IV Pewter Tavern Pot by Phillips, London (1835-1860)

A William IV Victorian Imperial capacity pint, pewter tavern pot by Phillips 25 Boro Road, London c1835-1860. Owner's name inscribed J.Haywood white horse Queen's Road, Peckham within a wriggled border. Also Surrey Co. Verification (Haywood family listed…

Late Georgian pewter pint tavern pot, by Moffatt of London C.…

Georgian Pewter Tavern Pot with Inscription and Stamp

Late Georgian pewter pint tavern pot, by Moffatt of London C.1820-1830, inscribed E Taylor ship (inn) church St Rutherby, within wriggled eclipse to body, escutcheon to top handle attachment, also early VR stamp, in excellent condition

Geaorge III pint pewter tavern pot, C.1,800-1810 of 'U' shape,…

George III Pewter Tavern Pot with Owner's Initials

Geaorge III pint pewter tavern pot, C.1,800-1810 of 'U' shape, 2 bands and reeding and scroll handle, inscribed to front for owners initials Ipb large crowned Wr verification stamp for J Fasson London

Glass-bottomed pewter pint taverns pot c1,850's by J.Edwards…

Glass-bottomed Pewter Pint Taverns Pot with Provenance

Glass-bottomed pewter pint taverns pot c1,850's by J.Edwards London (Provenance: Gilted by John McDowell-Stuart to Cambers family of Adelaide c1863/64 - this family were connected to J McDowells inland expeditions 1860's)

A Georgian pewter mug, stamped 'Pint' and initials 'C.S/NA', 11…

Georgian Pewter Pint Mug with Initials

A Georgian pewter mug, stamped 'Pint' and initials 'C.S/NA', 11 cm high

Late 18th or early 19th century glass & pewter mounted Stein…

Glass & Pewter Stein with Hinged Lid and Inscription

Late 18th or early 19th century glass & pewter mounted Stein with a hinged lid, inscribed 'Glas Fur Uns Gesellschaft'. Condition good, minor age rellated wear. Height 22 cm

Pair of mid 19th century pewter beakers, of thistle form, with…

Thistle Pewter Beakers, 19th Century (Pair)

Pair of mid 19th century pewter beakers, of thistle form, with obed bases, on circular foot, height 14 cm (2)

A 19th century German pewter tankard, of tapering cylindrial…

A 19th century German pewter tankard, of tapering cylindrial form, the hinged lid with triangular spout and surmounted by a shield which reads: 'Johann Friedrich/ Burggrey von/ Nurnberg 1610', the body inset with a knight holding sword (lacking) and…

Six graduating antique pewter mugs, various marks. The tallest…

Assorted Antique Pewter Mugs Set of 6

Six graduating antique pewter mugs, various marks. The tallest 15.5 cm.

Eight various antique & other pewter tankards,

Assorted Antique Pewter Tankards

Eight various antique & other pewter tankards,

A set of six graduated pewter mugs, from 1 quart to a quarter…

Graduated Pewter Mugs Set

A set of six graduated pewter mugs, from 1 quart to a quarter gill.

Italian Art Nouveau pewter tankard decorative handle, and mask…

Italian Art Nouveau Pewter Tankard with Mask Head Spout

Italian Art Nouveau pewter tankard decorative handle, and mask head spout, height 31 cm.

Pewter tankard mid 19th century with original glass bottom

Mid-19th Century Pewter Tankard with Glass Bottom

Pewter tankard mid 19th century with original glass bottom

Collection of antique and vintage pewter mugs, jugs, salts etc

Antique Pewter Collection: Mugs, Jugs, Salts & More

Collection of antique and vintage pewter mugs, jugs, salts etc

Four items of Chinese pewter, comprising a circular tea…

Chinese Pewter Tea Set and Vase

Four items of Chinese pewter, comprising a circular tea canister, circa 1880 by Kutching, Swatow, 11 cm high, and engraved glass bottom mug, 10 cm high, a hexagonal tea pot, 9 cm high and a vase, 4 cm high

Set of seven antique pewter measuring tankards, 19 cm high and…

Antique Pewter Measuring Tankards Set

Set of seven antique pewter measuring tankards, 19 cm high and shorter

A three-handled pewter ale tankard. Marked 'Munsey

Munsey's Three-Handled Pewter Ale Tankard

A three-handled pewter ale tankard. Marked 'Munsey

Antique Pewter jugs and tankard (5)

Antique Pewter Jugs and Tankard Collection

Antique Pewter jugs and tankard (5)

Set 6 Chinese Swatow pewter tankards. Dragon decoration. Glass…

Swatow Dragon Pewter Tankards with Glass Bases (Set of 6)

Set 6 Chinese Swatow pewter tankards. Dragon decoration. Glass bases. Marked 'Heung.' some wear. Height 12 cm (each)

Good German pewter Beer Krug marks to base rubbed, possibly…

German Pewter Beer Krug, Orivit Mark, 32cm Height

Good German pewter Beer Krug marks to base rubbed, possibly Orivit, height 32 cm

A pewter tavern pot of Imperial 1/2 pint, capacity of two band…

Norwich County Pewter Tavern Pot, c1835/1840

A pewter tavern pot of Imperial 1/2 pint, capacity of two band V shaped design with scroll handle. Verified for Norwich County c1835/1840

Pewter 1/2 pint tavern pot, with George IV verifications and VR…

George IV Pewter Tavern Pot with Modified Spout

Pewter 1/2 pint tavern pot, with George IV verifications and VR for London likely made by R. Alden c.1820/1828. Has a spout modification for pouring

Tulip pewter pint, c.1870/1880, excellent condition, inscribed…

"The Oak" Pewter Pint with Hyde Park Inscription

Tulip pewter pint, c.1870/1880, excellent condition, inscribed 'The Oak' Hyde park corner (London) inscribed with owners initials 'Ed;

A pewter quart tankard c1820-1830's with Kent County…

Kent County Verified Pewter Quart Tankard (1820-1830)

A pewter quart tankard c1820-1830's with Kent County verification

Two antique early pewter pint jugs, each approx 12.5 cm high (2)

Pair of Early Pewter Pint Jugs

Two antique early pewter pint jugs, each approx 12.5 cm high (2)

18th century German pewter tankard, the flat top dome lid with…

Engraved German pewter tankard with touch marks, 1802

18th century German pewter tankard, the flat top dome lid with urn thumbpiece, engraved name and dated 1802, and 3 touch marks to the underside of the lid, 29 cm high

Georgian pewter pint by Gerardin c1,800/1810 London with WR…

Georgian Pewter Pint with WR Mark and Inscribed Initials

Georgian pewter pint by Gerardin c1,800/1810 London with WR mark and owner's inscribed initials

Tall pewter lidded tankard with acorn finial

Pewter Tankard with Acorn Lid

Tall pewter lidded tankard with acorn finial

A German pewter mug marked '2 Deciliter', circa 1880, 12 cm…

German Pewter Mugs: 2 Deciliter & Centilitre (1880)

A German pewter mug marked '2 Deciliter', circa 1880, 12 cm high, and a miniature mug marked 'Centilitre', 5.5 cm high

A Georgian pewter small mug, engraved G.S, circa 1820, 12 cm…

Georgian Pewter Mug with Engraved G.S

A Georgian pewter small mug, engraved G.S, circa 1820, 12 cm high

A pewter tankard and jug. Height 17 cm

Pewter Tankard and Jug Set

A pewter tankard and jug. Height 17 cm

Eight antique pewter measuring tankards (8)

Antique Pewter Tankards Set of 8

Eight antique pewter measuring tankards (8)

German Marzi & Remy ceramic beer stein designed by Albin Muller,…

German Ceramic Beer Stein with Pewter Lid and Design

German Marzi & Remy ceramic beer stein designed by Albin Muller, with pewter lid, marked to base, height 16.5 cm

RTV Georgian period pewter tankard original marks to rim, glass…

Georgian Pewter Tankard with Glass Base

RTV Georgian period pewter tankard original marks to rim, glass base, height 11.5 cm.

Antique German pewter mug, regent lion decorated lid, impressed…

Antique German Pewter Mug with Regent Lion Lid (1905)

Antique German pewter mug, regent lion decorated lid, impressed mark to base, circa 1905, height 16 cm

Vintage German stoneware master stein, embossed bird decoration,…

Vintage German Stoneware Master Stein with Embossed Bird Decoration

Vintage German stoneware master stein, embossed bird decoration, pewter lid, marked # 1651 to base, circa 1920s, restored handle, height 33 cm

A Imperial pint capacity pewter tavern pot, of truncated cone…

A Imperial pint capacity pewter tavern pot, of truncated cone design by Loftus of 321 Oxford Street, London C1860-1880. Verified VR 2 over L.C.C. For London city Corp.

Scarce Oeas 1/2 pint pewter tavern pot, (Old English ale…

Rare Pewter Tavern Pot, London 1825-1830

Scarce Oeas 1/2 pint pewter tavern pot, (Old English ale standard) C.1825-1830, marked Giv and city of London flat tongue thumbrest, single fillet to body, reeding to foot

1/2 pint and pint tavern pewter pots by Yates and birch c1840s…

Yates & Birch Pewter Pots from 1860's Tasmanian Inn

1/2 pint and pint tavern pewter pots by Yates and birch c1840s and James Yates c1,800/1880 Birmingham. Used at Fitzpatricks Inn Westbury Tasmania in 1860's

Liberty & Co Tudric pewter hand beaten tankard

Tudric Pewter Hand-Beaten Tankard by Liberty & Co

Liberty & Co Tudric pewter hand beaten tankard

Pewter pint with verifications for GR, WIV & VR c1830's

1830s Pewter Pint with GR, WIV & VR Verifications

Pewter pint with verifications for GR, WIV & VR c1830's

English half-pint pewter tankard by Richard Mister C.1810 (ale…

Antique Pewter Tankard by Richard Mister (c.1810)

English half-pint pewter tankard by Richard Mister C.1810 (ale standard marks)

Three antique pewter mugs, varying sizes from one quart to half…

Assorted Antique Pewter Mugs - Varying Sizes

Three antique pewter mugs, varying sizes from one quart to half pint, height 155, 125 and 9 cm.

Three antique pewter mugs, all with maker's names to one side,…

Set of Three Antique Pewter Mugs with Makers' Names

Three antique pewter mugs, all with maker's names to one side, height 13 cm.

Pewter quart tankard C.1830's

1830s Pewter Quart Tankard

Pewter quart tankard C.1830's

Set of five antique pewter measuring tankards, 18 cm high &…

Antique Pewter Measuring Tankards Set (5)

Set of five antique pewter measuring tankards, 18 cm high & shorter (5)

Late 19th century German blue glass tankard, with pewter top,…

German Blue Glass Tankard with Enamel Leaves Decoration

Late 19th century German blue glass tankard, with pewter top, above double baluster body, decorated with enamel leaves, height 10 cm

Antique 17th century pewter barbers mug, approx 11 cm high

17th Century Pewter Barbers Mug - Antique Collectible

Antique 17th century pewter barbers mug, approx 11 cm high

Six antique pewter measuring tankards (6)

Antique Pewter Tankard Set (6)

Six antique pewter measuring tankards (6)

Six antique English pewter tankards (6)

Antique English Pewter Tankards Set of 6

Six antique English pewter tankards (6)

Woodbridge Art Ware baluster vase, along with a German stein,…

Eclectic Decor Collection

Woodbridge Art Ware baluster vase, along with a German stein, pewter plate, two brass frames, Moroccan water cup.

Collection of pewter items consisting of a circular tray with a…

Pewter Collection with Tray, Plate, Ladle, Spoon, Funnel, Tankard

Collection of pewter items consisting of a circular tray with a raised edge 33 cm, a circular plate with raised edge and makers mark, 14.5 cm, a ladle with shaped handle, makers mark, 32.5 cm, a spoon with finial tipped handle, makers mark, 16 cm length,…

Antique German pewter beer mug embossed decoration, with…

19th Century German Pewter Beer Mug with Embossed Motto

Antique German pewter beer mug embossed decoration, with embossed motto, circa 19th century, height 18 cm

Two piece Liberty 'Tudric' pewter cup & bowl, marked to base of…

Tudric Pewter Cup and Bowl Set

Two piece Liberty 'Tudric' pewter cup & bowl, marked to base of each. Height 6 cm (cup). Diameter 11 cm (bowl)

Set of six 19th century graduated pewter tankards

Graduated 19th Century Pewter Tankard Set

Set of six 19th century graduated pewter tankards

Pair of 1/2 pint tulip Sheffield pewter c.1826-1835, likely by…

Sheffield Pewter Tulip Cups, c.1826-1835

Pair of 1/2 pint tulip Sheffield pewter c.1826-1835, likely by I. Vickers, primitive decoration

Seven antique & vintage pewter mugs

Collection of Seven Pewter Mugs

Seven antique & vintage pewter mugs

Pewter quart tankard, Birmingham mid 19th century

Mid-19th Century Birmingham Pewter Quart Tankard

Pewter quart tankard, Birmingham mid 19th century

Two early German stoneware beer mugs each of 500ml capacity,…

Pair of German Stoneware Beer Mugs with Pewter Lids

Two early German stoneware beer mugs each of 500ml capacity, marked to bases, pewter lids, circa 1910, height 19 cm approx, each.

A George III pewter quart loving cup with two handles,…

Georgian Pewter Loving Cup with Inscription and Crown Marks

A George III pewter quart loving cup with two handles, inscribed LE (heart symbol) B 1780. Crown touch marks. Height 14.5 cm

An Art Deco jug with a pewter lid, great colour with gold.…

Gold Art Deco Jug with Pewter Lid

An Art Deco jug with a pewter lid, great colour with gold. Stamped 1/2 pint, height 12 cm, width 8.5 cm

Two 19th century pewter items. George IV tankard inscribed…

19th Century Pewter Tankard and Bleeding Jug Set

Two 19th century pewter items. George IV tankard inscribed 'Mitchell Wharnham;' a half pint tankard; and a 'Bleeding' jug, height 11 cm (tankard)