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 copper gallon jug & a A.E Williams pewter jug, height 29-32 cm

A copper gallon jug & a A.E Williams pewter jug, height 29-32 cm

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

An antique pewter ale jug, 18h/19th century, 24 cm high, 27 cm…

Antique Pewter Ale Jug from Dr. Waterhouse Collection

An antique pewter ale jug, 18h/19th century, 24 cm high, 27 cm wide, Provenance: The Dr Douglas Frew Waterhouse collection

Antique pewter jug marks to base, height 28 cm.

Antique Pewter Jug with Base Marks - 28 cm Height

Antique pewter jug marks to base, height 28 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

Pewter jug inscribed to base 'Don Shiel', height 17 cm

Don Shiel Pewter Jug, 17cm Height

Pewter jug inscribed to base 'Don Shiel', height 17 cm

An early 1900s Orivit pewter and glass claret jug, the base,…

Orivit Pewter and Glass Claret Jug with Nouveau Flowers

An early 1900s Orivit pewter and glass claret jug, the base, handle and top decoration with Nouveau flowers, the green glass body with optic decoration. (small break to the pewter on base). Height 30 cm.

An antique pewter covered Ironstone pitcher, mid 19th century,…

Antique Ironstone Pitcher with Fenghuang and Peony Decoration

An antique pewter covered Ironstone pitcher, mid 19th century, the faceted baluster body with moulded rim and foot and scroll handle decorated in underglaze and overglaze colours with a fenghuang and flowering peony, the shaoed cover with decorative thumb…

A collection of four English salt glaze jugs, 19th century,…

English Salt Glaze Jug Collection

A collection of four English salt glaze jugs, 19th century, comprising a large green jug decorated in high relief with a bacchanalian scene, a powder blue jugs decorated with ears of wheat, a cream pewter lidded jug and a blue and white jug relief…

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

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.

Two antique pewter vases, circa 1900, one in the form of a…

Antique Pewter Vases with Figural and Pictorial Designs

Two antique pewter vases, circa 1900, one in the form of a figural pitcher featuring a female nude, cupid and trailing vegetation in high relief, incised mark of J. Garnier to base, and a pictorial baluster vase with a conical neck decorated with the moon…

A small collection of pewter including Liberty and Co., 19th…

Pewter Collection with Liberty and Co. Jug

A small collection of pewter including Liberty and Co., 19th century and later, the largest jug 18 cm high

Five piece Tudric pewter teaset, comprising circular tray,…

Tudric Pewter Five Piece Teaset (01075)

Five piece Tudric pewter teaset, comprising circular tray, teapot, hot water jug, milk jug and sugar bowl, design number 01075

Art Nouveau German pewter & glass claret jug by Orivit, 36 cm…

Orivit Art Nouveau Claret Jug with Lid Repair

Art Nouveau German pewter & glass claret jug by Orivit, 36 cm high repair to lid

An English pewter hunting jug, Abpc manufacturers booklet…

English Pewter Hunting Jug with Manufacturer's Booklet

An English pewter hunting jug, Abpc manufacturers booklet included, height 15 cm, depth 15 cm

A Continental pewter water jug with lid 19th century makers…

19th Century Pewter Water Jug with Maker's Marks

A Continental pewter water jug with lid 19th century makers marks on handle and on base height 35 cm

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

Early German pewter lidded jug embossed decoration, unmarked to…

Embossed German Pewter Lidded Jug, Circa 1910

Early German pewter lidded jug embossed decoration, unmarked to base, circa 1910, height 38 cm approx.

A graduating set of three pewter & cream ceramic Cannisters…

Pewter & Cream Ceramic Cannisters Set with Grey Pitcher

A graduating set of three pewter & cream ceramic Cannisters with a matching grey mottled lidded pitcher, height 20-33 cm

Lidded jug pewter, marked Tudric 0278, Reg no 421106, height 15…

Tudric Pewter Lidded Jug, Reg No. 421106, 15cm Height

Lidded jug pewter, marked Tudric 0278, Reg no 421106, height 15 cm

Tudric for Liberty of London pewter hot water jug Archibald…

Tudric Archibald Knox Pewter Hot Water Jug

Tudric for Liberty of London pewter hot water jug Archibald Knox design, marked to base and # 0305 circa 1900, height 20 cm.

German stoneware pewter jug blue and white figural decoration…

Blue and White German Stoneware Pewter Jug with Figural Decoration

German stoneware pewter jug blue and white figural decoration pewter lid, incised # 2074 to base, circa 1910, height 22 cm.

Three pieces of Liberty & Co. Tudric pewter, a jardiniere 0337,…

Faulted Tudric Pewter Pieces from Brian Coote Estate

Three pieces of Liberty & Co. Tudric pewter, a jardiniere 0337, a vase 0327 and a jug 0195, all variously faulted. Provenance: The Estate of Emeritus Professor Brian Coote CBE, FRSNZ (1929 - 2019)

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

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

19th Century Pewter Tankards and Jug

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

Vintage Liberty Tudric pewter lidded jug, cane handle, embossed…

Embossed Tudric Pewter Lidded Jug with Cane Handle

Vintage Liberty Tudric pewter lidded jug, cane handle, embossed decoration, marked to base and # 0967, height 16 cm

Tudric Pewter Art Nouveau hot water Jug embossed decoration,…

Art Nouveau Pewter Hot Water Jug with Embossed Decoration

Tudric Pewter Art Nouveau hot water Jug embossed decoration,caned handle, height 22 cm approx.

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…

A Jackfield style jug and a turned black glazed teapot, 19th…

19th Century Oriental Style Pottery Jugs and Teapot

A Jackfield style jug and a turned black glazed teapot, 19th century, pattern 4/3705 to jug, a straight-sided black glazed jug polychrome decorated in the oriental manner, with fancy birds and wispy foliage, with rope twist handle and hinged pewter, lid,…

Two Continental pewter jugs 26 cm high

Pair of 26cm Continental Pewter Jugs

Two Continental pewter jugs 26 cm high

Two English pewter jugs 30 cm high

Pair of 30cm English Pewter Jugs

Two English pewter jugs 30 cm high

Pewter cylindrical jug, with angled handle, deciliter, on…

Pewter jug with angled handle, 12 cm height

Pewter cylindrical jug, with angled handle, deciliter, on circular foot, height 12 cm

Archibald Knox for Liberty & Co Tudric 3 piece teaset, with…

Archibald Knox Tudric Teaset with Rattan Handles

Archibald Knox for Liberty & Co Tudric 3 piece teaset, with raised motifs the teapot and milk jug with rattan bound handles, design number 0303

Archibald Knox Tudric pewter milk jug made for Liberty London,…

Tudric Pewter Milk Jug for Liberty London, c. 1910

Archibald Knox Tudric pewter milk jug made for Liberty London, marked to base and # 0231 Reg No 420290, circa 1910, height 7 cm

A Hardy Brothers, England pewter jug with a rattan handle,…

Hardy Bros. Pewter Jug with Rattan Handle (26cm)

A Hardy Brothers, England pewter jug with a rattan handle, height 26 cm

Five copper pieces and one pewter jug, largest jug: height 20 cm

Copper Coins and Pewter Jug: Bargain Deal!

Five copper pieces and one pewter jug, largest jug: height 20 cm

Pair of French pewter lidded jugs, each 67 cm high (2)

Pair of French pewter lidded jugs (2)

Pair of French pewter lidded jugs, each 67 cm high (2)

Antique French pewter measuring jugs, 14 cm high, shorter (4)

Antique French Pewter Measuring Jugs (Set of 4)

Antique French pewter measuring jugs, 14 cm high, shorter (4)

An Archibald Knox Tudric pewter lidded jug, decorated with…

Archibald Knox Tudric Pewter Lidded Jug with Honesty Decoration

An Archibald Knox Tudric pewter lidded jug, decorated with honesty, cane wrapping to handle and impressed marks to base. Height 13 cm.

German Art Nouveau Kayserzinn pewter jug with stylised raised…

Kayserzinn Art Nouveau Pewter Jug with Raised Pattern

German Art Nouveau Kayserzinn pewter jug with stylised raised pattern, 16 cm wide, 10 cm high

Pewter pitcher, Perletinn, Norway, hand Made, 1960's, Par NR…

Handmade Pewter Pitcher from Norway - 1960s

Pewter pitcher, Perletinn, Norway, hand Made, 1960's, Par NR 87049, height 26 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)

A large pewter lidded flagon with anthemion thumbpiece, c.1790.…

Pewter Flaggon with Anthemion Thumbpiece, c.1790

A large pewter lidded flagon with anthemion thumbpiece, c.1790. Height 270

Five French graduating pewter jugs, 20 cm high and shorter (5)

French Pewter Graduation Jugs Collection

Five French graduating pewter jugs, 20 cm high and shorter (5)

Six French pewter jugs, 35 cm high (6)

Set of six 35cm French pewter jugs

Six French pewter jugs, 35 cm high (6)

Large cupper jug and a pewter tray, 26 cm high and 42 cm…

Copper Jug and Pewter Tray Set

Large cupper jug and a pewter tray, 26 cm high and 42 cm diameter

Four antique various pewter jugs, 16.5 cm height

Set of 4 Antique Pewter Jugs - 16.5 cm Height

Four antique various pewter jugs, 16.5 cm height

Large French pewter jug, 40 cm high

40cm French Pewter Jug

Large French pewter jug, 40 cm high

Two French pewter pitchers, 33 cm high, (2)

Pair of 33cm French Pewter Pitchers

Two French pewter pitchers, 33 cm high, (2)

Antique French pewter, jug with a attached carry and a lidded…

French Pewter Jug and Tureen Set

Antique French pewter, jug with a attached carry and a lidded tureen (2)

A German glass flagon, of 18th century. style with pewter…

18th Century German Glass Flagon with Pewter Mounts

A German glass flagon, of 18th century. style with pewter mounted hinged lid, set with a goat finial. Height 32.5 cm

A pair of French pewter lidded jugs, each marked 'Litre' and…

Pair of French Pewter Litre Jugs with Touch Marks

A pair of French pewter lidded jugs, each marked 'Litre' and with touch marks, each 21 cm high

A 'Tudric' pewter Archibald Knox design large jug, the hinged…

Tudric Pewter Jug with Enamel Cabochons and Cane Handle

A 'Tudric' pewter Archibald Knox design large jug, the hinged lid with flaring thumbpiece, the tapered body with traditional restrained design at the base with enamelled cabochons, some missing, woven cane handle, minor loss. Impressed marks including…

A 19th-century Dutch pewter lidded jug, of baluster form with…

19th-Century Dutch Pewter Lidded Jug with Shell Thumb Piece

A 19th-century Dutch pewter lidded jug, of baluster form with shell thumb piece. Makers touchmarks F&C. Height 22.5 cm

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

A Georgian fine and rare large pewter lidded jug with anthemion…

Georgian Pewter Lidded Jug with Anthemion Thumb Piece

A Georgian fine and rare large pewter lidded jug with anthemion thumb piece, circa 1790, 30 cm high

Old pewter ale jug with rams head finial, approx 25 cm high

Pewter ale jug with ram's head

Old pewter ale jug with rams head finial, approx 25 cm high

19th century large pewter lidded jug, marked to base

Large 19th Century Pewter Lidded Jug with Markings

19th century large pewter lidded jug, marked to base

Large pewter lidded flagon with ADA sticker

ADA Flagged Pewter Flagon with Lid

Large pewter lidded flagon with ADA sticker

19th century large pewter lidded flagon

Large 19th Century Pewter Flaggon with Lid

19th century large pewter lidded flagon

A pewter tankard and jug. Height 17 cm

Pewter Tankard and Jug Set

A pewter tankard and jug. Height 17 cm

Arts & Crafts Tudric pewter 4 piece teaset comprising of teapot…

Tudric Pewter 4 Piece Teaset with Teapot, Jug, Bowl & Dish

Arts & Crafts Tudric pewter 4 piece teaset comprising of teapot (13.5 cm wide), milk jug, sugar bowl and dish, as inspected

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)

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

Pewter mounted lidded jug along with a tri form censer, approx…

Pewter Jug and Censer Set

Pewter mounted lidded jug along with a tri form censer, approx 14 cm high and shorter (2)

Stylish Selangor pewter water jug with timber handle

Pewter Water Jug with Timber Handle

Stylish Selangor pewter water jug with timber handle

David Veasey for Liberty & Co., rare pair of Tudric pewter jug…

Tudric Pewter Jug Vases with Elongated Handles and Collar

David Veasey for Liberty & Co., rare pair of Tudric pewter jug vases with elongated side handles and rope work collar, impressed mark 'Tudric 0213', approx 34.5 cm high (2)

A Tudric pewter and green glass small wine jug, possibly an…

Tudric Pewter and Green Glass Wine Jug

A Tudric pewter and green glass small wine jug, possibly an Archibald Knox design, the hinged lid with raised thumbpiece, the top and base mounts with raised heart motif and floral designs, the flared circular base marked beneath with impressed number…

Antique Pewter jugs and tankard (5)

Antique Pewter Jugs and Tankard Collection

Antique Pewter jugs and tankard (5)

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

Pair of French pewter jugs and a platter, approx 18 cm high,…

French Pewter Jugs and Platter Set (3)

Pair of French pewter jugs and a platter, approx 18 cm high, each (3)

Five antique & vintage pewter pots & jugs

Antique & Vintage Pewter Pots and Jugs Collection

Five antique & vintage pewter pots & jugs

Antique German glass jug, with pewter mount

German Glass Jug with Pewter Mount

Antique German glass jug, with pewter mount

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)

Archibald Knox, English pewter lidded jug, with enamel…

Enamel and Cane Pewter Jug by Archibald Knox

Archibald Knox, English pewter lidded jug, with enamel decoration and woven cane handle

A pair of 18th century pewter flagons initialled and with touch…

18th Century Pewter Flagons with Initials and Touch Marks

A pair of 18th century pewter flagons initialled and with touch marks to base. 23 cm high

German Rhine amber glass flagon with pewter mounts, 29 cm high

German Amber Glass Flagon with Pewter Mounts

German Rhine amber glass flagon with pewter mounts, 29 cm high

Art Nouveau silverplated liqueur set. 8 pce's, WMF jug and tray,…

Art Nouveau Silverplated Liqueur Set with WMF Jug and Tray

Art Nouveau silverplated liqueur set. 8 pce's, WMF jug and tray, and 6 Kayser goblets on tray. Wear. Height 23 cm. (jug)

Two French pewter lidded flagons

French Pewter Flagons with Lids

Two French pewter lidded flagons

American pewter Prairie school pitcher, circa 1930- 40.…

Pewter Prairie School Pitcher with Navajo Design

American pewter Prairie school pitcher, circa 1930- 40. Flattened oval form with Navajo Indian male and female design. Unknown makers mark to base. Height 20 cm