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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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…

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.

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

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

An early Victorian pewter tankard from the morning star public…

Morning Star Tankard from Rusthall Pub with Engravings

An early Victorian pewter tankard from the morning star public house, Rusthall, engraved with initials, H.Y.R. & morning star Rusthall, to base, stamped VR 358, high 16 cm 20 fluid oz

Pewter teapot, jugs, tankards and vase, (7 items), the largest…

Pewter Collection from Dr. Waterhouse

Pewter teapot, jugs, tankards and vase, (7 items), the largest 24 cm high, Provenance: The Dr Douglas Frew Waterhouse collection

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

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

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

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;

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

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.

Vintage etched glass beer stein decorated with a bird to glass…

Etched Glass Beer Stein with Pewter Lid and Bird Decoration

Vintage etched glass beer stein decorated with a bird to glass and pewter lid

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

Good German Villeroy & Boch beer stein decorated pewter lid to…

German Villeroy & Boch Beer Stein with Pewter Lid, Restoration

Good German Villeroy & Boch beer stein decorated pewter lid to embossed ceramic stein, 1 litre capacity, marked to base, height 27 cm. Restoration.

German vintage decorated ceramic beer stein, rooster decorated,…

Vintage German Rooster Ceramic Beer Stein with Pewter Lid

German vintage decorated ceramic beer stein, rooster decorated, pewter lid, marked HR to base, capacity half litre, circa 1910, height 16 cm

German vintage decorated ceramic beer stein blue and white…

Blue and White Vintage German Beer Stein with Pewter Lid

German vintage decorated ceramic beer stein blue and white decorated, pewter lid, marked for Merkelbach, half litre capacity, circa 1904, 'height 17 cm

Merkelbach and Wick Germany stoneware beer stein half litre…

German Stoneware Beer Stein with Pewter Lid, 1912

Merkelbach and Wick Germany stoneware beer stein half litre capacity, pewter lid, designer Karl Gorig, circa 1912, height 20 cm

Decorative ceramic beer stein decorated with images of early…

Soldier-themed Ceramic Beer Stein with Pewter Lid

Decorative ceramic beer stein decorated with images of early soldiers on horseback, pewter lid, marked to base, height 16 cm

Two vintage glass beer steins each with decorated pewter lids,…

Vintage Glass Beer Steins with Pewter Lids (8 words)

Two vintage glass beer steins each with decorated pewter lids, height 20 cm larger stein.

A collection of pewter goblets, tankards & flasks, height 15 cm

Pewter Drinkware Collection - 15cm Height

A collection of pewter goblets, tankards & flasks, height 15 cm

German Rosskopf & Gerz beer stein with in relief floral pewter…

German Floral Beer Stein with Pewter Lid, 1912

German Rosskopf & Gerz beer stein with in relief floral pewter lid, half-litre capacity, marked to base, circa 1912, height 17 cm

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

German Rosskopf & Gerz beer stein with pewter lid, half-litre…

German Pewter-Lidded Beer Stein, 1905

German Rosskopf & Gerz beer stein with pewter lid, half-litre capacity, marked to base, circa 1905, height 15.5 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

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.

Antique French pewter liquid measuring cup marked: 'Double…

French Pewter Liquid Measuring Cup, Double Decilitre, F/M Mark

Antique French pewter liquid measuring cup marked: 'Double Decilitre,' and punch mark F/M, height 11 cm

Three Selangor pewter mugs, with wooden base and impressed…

Set of Three Selangor Pewter Mugs with Wooden Base

Three Selangor pewter mugs, with wooden base and impressed manufacturers mark to base, height 19 cm, depth 7 cm

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

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).

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.

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

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

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…

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)

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

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.

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

Liberty & Co Tudric pewter hand beaten tankard

Tudric Pewter Hand-Beaten Tankard by Liberty & Co

Liberty & Co Tudric pewter hand beaten tankard

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,…

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

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.

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

A collection of silver plate including trays, dishes & pewter…

Silver Plate and Pewter Collection

A collection of silver plate including trays, dishes & pewter tankards

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

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

Three 19th century pewter items. two tankards & a jug.

19th Century Pewter Tankards and Jug

Three 19th century pewter items. two tankards & a jug.

Pewter pint 'Bucket & Ridge' tavern pot, Bentley of London…

Bentley's Pewter Tavern Pot, c1835-50

Pewter pint 'Bucket & Ridge' tavern pot, Bentley of London c1835-50

Pewter half pint 'Bucket & Ridge' tavern pot c1830's, Norfolk…

Norfolk Co. Pewter Half Pint Tavern Pot, c.1830s

Pewter half pint 'Bucket & Ridge' tavern pot c1830's, Norfolk Co. mark

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

Art Nouveau Tudric Art Pewter hot milk cup pewter base with…

Art Nouveau Pewter Hot Milk Cup with Green Glass Insert

Art Nouveau Tudric Art Pewter hot milk cup pewter base with handle, marked to base and # 0534, with green glass cup insert, height 14.5 cm

Four Jasperwares: a large Paxton jug and a Wedgwood jug with…

Jasperwares: Paxton and Wedgwood jugs and miniatures

Four Jasperwares: a large Paxton jug and a Wedgwood jug with pewter lids, and two Wedgwood miniatures, 1870s and after, the blue jasperwares comprising a large jug with shell decorated lid and a smaller and similar Wedgwood jug, both with classical slip…

Three sprigged Jasperwares, a small stoneware mustard pot, 19th…

Assorted Antique Tableware and Mustard Pot Set

Three sprigged Jasperwares, a small stoneware mustard pot, 19th century, a cobalt blue basket with an arching handle in a woven design decorated with, trailing grapevines, two small pots with silver plated rims and swing handles, embellished with…

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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)

A pewter tankard, Pembroke College, England, Robinsons Fours…

Pembroke College Pewter Tankard, 1875

A pewter tankard, Pembroke College, England, Robinsons Fours 1875

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)

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)

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

Large pewter cup salt c.1750

1750 Pewter Salt Cup

Large pewter cup salt c.1750

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)

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

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)

Set of six 19th century graduated pewter tankards

Graduated 19th Century Pewter Tankard Set

Set of six 19th century graduated pewter tankards

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

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 three-handled pewter ale tankard. Marked 'Munsey

Munsey's Three-Handled Pewter Ale Tankard

A three-handled pewter ale tankard. Marked 'Munsey

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 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 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

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

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

Two Georgian pewter mugs, circa 1820, 15 cm high

Georgian Pewter Mugs, 1820

Two Georgian pewter mugs, circa 1820, 15 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

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

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

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

Tall pewter lidded tankard with acorn finial

Pewter Tankard with Acorn Lid

Tall pewter lidded tankard with acorn finial