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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Early African shield of oval form with dome centre of hide and…

Oval African Shield with Dome Center

Early African shield of oval form with dome centre of hide and wood, height 66 cm

Antique French marriage dome, 53 cm high

French Marriage Dome - Antique 53cm High

Antique French marriage dome, 53 cm high

Vintage Memorial display, bisque flowers and dove nestled…

Bisque Flower Memorial Display in Glass Dome

Vintage Memorial display, bisque flowers and dove nestled amongst tin leaves 'In loving Memory' set in large glass dome dia:40 cm

Victorian glass dome on stand having an internal floral diorama.…

Victorian Floral Diorama Glass Dome Stand

Victorian glass dome on stand having an internal floral diorama. Height 55.5 cm

A clear glass food cover, French, circa 1900. 13 cm high, 16 cm…

French Glass Food Cover, Circa 1900

A clear glass food cover, French, circa 1900. 13 cm high, 16 cm diameter

A Bulle electric clock, circa 1920, the silvered dial signed…

Bulle Electric Clock with Wooden Stand and Glass Dome

A Bulle electric clock, circa 1920, the silvered dial signed Bulle Clockette, with Arabic numerals, raised on a circular wooden stand under a glass dome, 27 cm high

Dome pendant light, white plastic, Australia, c 1970s

White Plastic Dome Pendant Light, 1970s Australia

Dome pendant light, white plastic, Australia, c 1970s

Antique French marriage dome, approx 53 cm high

French Marriage Dome - Antique, 53cm High

Antique French marriage dome, approx 53 cm high

A bronze figurine of a seated Ballerina, after Chiparus, the…

Chiparus-inspired Bronze Ballerina Figurine

A bronze figurine of a seated Ballerina, after Chiparus, the seated figure stretching to tie her ballet shoes and attired in a flowing skirt, patterned and girdled top and an exotic jewelled cloche, upon a bronze base and rectangular marble plinth;…

Large silver plated melon shaped meat cover

Silver Plated Melon Meat Cover

Large silver plated melon shaped meat cover

A Victorian large Wedgwood cheese dome on tray, traditional…

Victorian Wedgwood Cheese Dome on Tray

A Victorian large Wedgwood cheese dome on tray, traditional cobalt blue with relief white classical decoration. Impressed mark. Diameter 28.5 cm.

Late 19th century Dutch silver mounted wine ewer baluster shape,…

Dutch Silver Wine Ewer with Engraved Glass Body

Late 19th century Dutch silver mounted wine ewer baluster shape, with hinged dome lid and scroll handle, foliate engraved glass body the lower half overlaid with pierced silver depicting musical and other figures, 21 cm height

Chinese bronze footed censer and stand, of spherical form, the…

Chinese Bronze Footed Censer with Kylin Masks and Stand

Chinese bronze footed censer and stand, of spherical form, the pierced dome cover set with fo dog, the body surrounded by kylin masks and raised upon three children, on wooden stand, height 37 cm

An Art Nouveau carved ivory and gilt bronze female bust, circa…

Art Nouveau Ivory and Bronze Female Bust

An Art Nouveau carved ivory and gilt bronze female bust, circa 1900, Paris, the figure clad in bold medieval inspired dress with a large collar, puffed sleeves and a decorative four point cloche, raised on a marble plinth; impressed foundry mark…

Two Chinese jade Archers' rings, a white jade ring housed in a…

Chinese Jade Archer Rings Set

Two Chinese jade Archers' rings, a white jade ring housed in a cloche covered wooden box, and a rich green ring

Victorian saddle flask, the glass bottle of tapered form with a…

Victorian Silver Plate Saddle Flask in Leather Case

Victorian saddle flask, the glass bottle of tapered form with a domed silver plate cover marked Jd&S, with trumpet banner mark, set within a leather case, length 24 cm

A large late Victorian sterling silver sugar caster, 1899…

Victorian Sterling Silver Sugar Caster with Ornate Details

A large late Victorian sterling silver sugar caster, 1899 London, with maker's mark for Sibray, hall & Co, the baluster caster with fine trellis and ornamented panels to the dome, a turned finial, gadrooned edges, decorated to the lower body with a series…

Antique French marriage dome, 53 cm high, 33 cm wide, 21 cm deep

French Marriage Dome - Antique 53cm High

Antique French marriage dome, 53 cm high, 33 cm wide, 21 cm deep

A large Edwardian silver plated meat dome, early 20th century,…

Edwardian Silver Plated Meat Dome with Double Scroll Handle

A large Edwardian silver plated meat dome, early 20th century, the fine dome with a large bead edge, a simple ribbed border to the lower body within beaded trims, the large fixed handle fashioned as a double scroll with bold beading, with engraved…

Antique French marriage dome, 40 cm high

French Antique Marriage Dome - 40cm Height

Antique French marriage dome, 40 cm high

Antique French marriage dome, 52 cm high

Antique French Marriage Dome - 52cm High

Antique French marriage dome, 52 cm high

Antique French marriage dome, 50 cm high, 35 cm wide, 20 cm deep

French Antique Marriage Dome - 50x35x20 cm

Antique French marriage dome, 50 cm high, 35 cm wide, 20 cm deep

Antique French marriage dome, 50 cm high

French Antique Marriage Dome - 50cm

Antique French marriage dome, 50 cm high

Antique French marriage dome, 39 cm high, 24 cm wide

French Antique Marriage Dome - 39cm x 24cm

Antique French marriage dome, 39 cm high, 24 cm wide

Antique French marriage dome, approx 52 cm high

French Antique Marriage Dome - 52cm High

Antique French marriage dome, approx 52 cm high

Antique French glass marriage dome, with ebonized base, approx…

French Glass Marriage Dome with Ebonized Base (9 words)

Antique French glass marriage dome, with ebonized base, approx 52 cm high

An 18ct yellow gold sapphire Princess ring, seventeen round…

18ct Gold Sapphire Princess Ring with Filigree Dome

An 18ct yellow gold sapphire Princess ring, seventeen round sapphires, 0.70ct, mounted in a yellow gold filigree dome, size L, weight 4.2 grams

A Chinese flambe water Coupe, in the characteristic beehive…

Chinese Flambe Water Coupe in Mottled Glaze

A Chinese flambe water Coupe, in the characteristic beehive dome shape with a small waisted neck, richly glazed in an mottled fur like red, purple and light blue glaze, glazed to the base, unglazed to the footrim. Height 9 cm. Diameter 12 cm

A sterling silver Bachelor teapot 1910/11 Birmingham, with…

1910 Birmingham Sterling Silver Bachelor Teapot by H.C. Davis

A sterling silver Bachelor teapot 1910/11 Birmingham, with maker's mark for H.C. Davis. Of ovoid form with a tiered dome lid and mushroom finial, and raised on a small flaring foot rim, with simple thread borders to the body and foot and an ebonised…

Antique French marriage dome, approx 50 cm high

French Wedding Dome - Antique 50cm Height

Antique French marriage dome, approx 50 cm high

Antique French marriage dome, with red velvet cushion & mirrors,…

French Marriage Dome with Velvet & Mirrors

Antique French marriage dome, with red velvet cushion & mirrors, approx 54 cm high

Antique French marriage dome, glass cover with wooden base,…

French Marriage Dome: Glass and Wood, 50cm High

Antique French marriage dome, glass cover with wooden base, approx 50 cm high

Antique French marriage dome, approx 54 cm high

French Marriage Dome - Antique (54cm)

Antique French marriage dome, approx 54 cm high

A collection of mineral specimens, together with a glass dome…

Mineral Collection with Glass Dome

A collection of mineral specimens, together with a glass dome the largest specimen 15 cm high; the largest dome and ebonised base 24 cm high. Provenance: Estate of the late Ian David Cooper, Victoria.

A good 19th century silver plate meat cover, with armorial…

19th Century Silver Plate Meat Cover with Armorial Crest

A good 19th century silver plate meat cover, with armorial crest 'Fiesta Lente' finely engraved within fern and foliage and branch trelis designs 52 cm width

19th century silver plate meat cover, 45.5 cm wide

19th Century Silver Plate Meat Cover

19th century silver plate meat cover, 45.5 cm wide

Early 19th century ormolu & bronze cased mantel clock, the case…

Ormolu Mantel Clock with Glass Dome

Early 19th century ormolu & bronze cased mantel clock, the case of urn form on pedestal with glass dome

A Victorian period walnut tea caddy, the dome top and front…

Agate Inlaid Victorian Walnut Tea Caddy

A Victorian period walnut tea caddy, the dome top and front with decoratively cut-out brass panels inlaid with agate cabochon stones, the interior with two domed lidded compartments, original lining to lid. 23.5 cm x 12.5 cm x 15.5 cm

Junghans Ato German electric impulse clock in glass dome, early…

Junghans Ato German electric impulse clock in glass dome, early 20th century, 28 cm high

An antique Saratoga style dome top trunk, canvas covered with…

19th Century Saratoga Style Dome Top Trunk

An antique Saratoga style dome top trunk, canvas covered with iron and timber fittings, 19th century, 65 cm high, 70 cm wide, 50 cm deep

Large antique French marriage dome with a red cushion & mirror,…

French Marriage Dome with Red Cushion & Mirror

Large antique French marriage dome with a red cushion & mirror, approx 51 cm high

A fine Chinese jade ornamental censer, in translucent celadon…

Translucent Celadon Jade Censer with Lion Handles

A fine Chinese jade ornamental censer, in translucent celadon jade, the bowl raised upon tripod foliate legs and having well carved lion handles with rings and surmounted by a finely pierced dome cover with arabesque designs and having a floral finial…

A silver plated food cover, early 20th century, of typical oval…

Early 20th Century Silver Plated Food Cover

A silver plated food cover, early 20th century, of typical oval domed form with a Greek key frieze to the base, running bead decoration to the rim, a scrolled ring handle with further bead embellishments. Height 21.5 cm. Width 35 cm. Depth 27 cm

Gustav Becker 400 day clock with flat disc pendulum and glass…

Gustav Becker 400 Day Clock with Glass Dome Cover

Gustav Becker 400 day clock with flat disc pendulum and glass dome cover, key included, 30 cm high

William IV Old Sheffield Plate cloche, meat cover, maker:…

William IV Sheffield Plate Meat Cover with Surrey Regiment Crest

William IV Old Sheffield Plate cloche, meat cover, maker: possibly Waterhose Hatfield & Co, with Surrey Regiment crest, motto ' honi soit qui mal y pense ' Llx

A Louis Vuitton Damier Agenda. Size PM. Features Damier coated…

A Louis Vuitton Damier Agenda. Size PM. Features Damier coated canvas exterior with dome closure. Interior features brown cross grain leather with a six-ring binder, two long slip pockets and three card slots. Gold tone hardware. Dimensions 14.5 x 10.5 cm…

19th century Majolica glaze cheese dome on tray unmarked in the…

Majolica Cheese Dome on Tray in Forester Style

19th century Majolica glaze cheese dome on tray unmarked in the style of Thomas Forester 23.5 cm dome diameter

'William' Adolf Wislizenus solid dome bisque character toddler…

Adolf Wislizenus Bisque Character Toddler Boy Doll - 110

'William' Adolf Wislizenus solid dome bisque character toddler boy doll, all moulded & painted features with open/closed mouth and two top teeth on jointed chubby body 30 cm, marked 110

A Victorian burr walnut writing box, 19th century, with modern…

Refurbished Victorian Burr Walnut Writing Box

A Victorian burr walnut writing box, 19th century, with modern lining, the well figured dome top box, finely refurbished with a contemporary cartouche and pale blue lining and key, height 15.5 cm, length 30 cm, width 23 cm

A fine signed Japanese lacquer tea caddy. Showa period,…

Signed Japanese Lacquer Tea Caddy by Ittushinsai Okutsu

A fine signed Japanese lacquer tea caddy. Showa period, designed by Ittushinsai Okutsu, born 1935, the circular tapering pot with a flattened dome lid, well decorated with the image of a court carriage in a landscape setting in low relief gilt paste and…

Small French marriage dome, approx 38 cm high

Petite French Marriage Dome - 38cm

Small French marriage dome, approx 38 cm high

George VI sterling silver sugar caster baluster shape, pierced…

George VI Sterling Silver Sugar Caster, London 1942

George VI sterling silver sugar caster baluster shape, pierced dome top with urn finial, London, 1942, maker, Robert Pringle & Sons

A good George III silver mustard pot, plain oval form with…

George III Silver Mustard Pot, London 1805

A good George III silver mustard pot, plain oval form with reeded rims, pronounced dome hinged lid with ribbed thumbpiece, original clear glass liner. London 1805 by Peter & William Bateman

A Hermes Black Canvas Fourre Satchel Bag. Features black canvas…

Hermes Black Canvas Satchel Bag

A Hermes Black Canvas Fourre Satchel Bag. Features black canvas exterior with canvas stripe detail, an exterior slip pocket at front and back, a stripe canvas shoulder strap and a fold-over flap with dome closure. Interior is lined in black canvas with a…

A bird diorama under dome, 19th century, 24 cm high

19th Century Bird Diorama Under Dome

A bird diorama under dome, 19th century, 24 cm high

A small old French electric magnetic coil Bulle clock, c.1920,…

French Bulle Clock with Electric Magnetic Coil, 1920

A small old French electric magnetic coil Bulle clock, c.1920, on a circular wood base under a glass dome. Working order. height 25 cm.

Wedgwood black Jasperware cheese dome decorated with raised…

Wedgwood Black Jasperware Cheese Dome with Classical Figures

Wedgwood black Jasperware cheese dome decorated with raised figures of classical maidens & cherubs, & with a tree form handle. Diameter of under plate 29 cm

A 19th century French mantel clock, the black enamelled case of…

French Enamelled Mantel Clock with Lion Mask Handles

A 19th century French mantel clock, the black enamelled case of cylinder shape with dome top and lion mask ring side handles, the gilded dial with Arabic numerals, the eight day movement striking on a gong. Height 44 cm

A large late 19th century Continental dome top trunk bound with…

19th Century Continental Dome Top Trunk with Decoupage Interior

A large late 19th century Continental dome top trunk bound with oak and pressed alloy scroll mounts and studded with tin panels, enclosed with decoupage compartmental interior 55 x 93 x 74

A Louis Vuitton Mongram Vernis key holder. Made in France.…

LV Red Monogram Vernis Key Holder

A Louis Vuitton Mongram Vernis key holder. Made in France. Features red monogram Vernis exterior in envelope shape with dome closure. Interior is lined in red leather and features a slip compartment and six key hooks. Gold tone hardware. Dimensions 10.5 x…

Two brightly coloured taxidermy small parrots, under glass dome,…

Colorful Parrot Pair Under Glass Dome

Two brightly coloured taxidermy small parrots, under glass dome, both modelled perched on branches, one with wings outstretched. Height 28 cm

Antique French marriage dome, with red velvet cushion &…

Antique French Marriage Dome with Red Velvet Cushion

Antique French marriage dome, with red velvet cushion & decoration, 54 cm high, 35 cm wide, 24 cm deep

Antique French marriage dome, with red velvet cushion, mirrors…

French Marriage Dome with Velvet Cushion and Gilt Decoration

Antique French marriage dome, with red velvet cushion, mirrors & gilt work decoration, on ebonized base, 57 cm x 36 cm

Chinese bronze censer and cover, archaic style censer with…

Chinese Bronze Censer with Archaic Style and Guardian Lion Finial

Chinese bronze censer and cover, archaic style censer with pierced dome cover, guardian lion finial, twin dragon form handles, green verdigris patina, height 18 cm. Provenance: The Estate late Mr. Leslie white

Antique French marriage dome, approx 43 cm high

French Marriage Dome - Antique Height 43cm

Antique French marriage dome, approx 43 cm high

Four Colin Heaney iridescent art glass items, 1989, 1992…

Colin Heaney Iridescent Art Glass Collection

Four Colin Heaney iridescent art glass items, 1989, 1992 (three), all in vibrant iridescent peacock blue, green and purple colours, comprising a rectangular vase with a pulled and speckled decor, a softly fluted dish on a clear ringed base, scallop shell…

Antique French glass marriage dome, standing on a ebonized wood…

French Glass Marriage Dome on Ebonized Base (9 words)

Antique French glass marriage dome, standing on a ebonized wood base, approx 51 cm high

Antique French marriage dome, decorated with flowers & red…

French Floral Marriage Dome with Velvet Cushion

Antique French marriage dome, decorated with flowers & red velvet cushion, approx 50 cm high

Antique French Marriage dome, approx 52 cm high, 31 cm wide

French Marriage Dome - Antique, 52cm High

Antique French Marriage dome, approx 52 cm high, 31 cm wide

Antique French marriage dome, approx 49 cm high

French Marriage Dome - Antique 49cm High

Antique French marriage dome, approx 49 cm high

A Victorian walnut and brass glove box, circa 1860s, the dome…

Victorian Walnut & Brass Glove Box

A Victorian walnut and brass glove box, circa 1860s, the dome covered box with shaped and pierced brass strapping and cartouches, embellished with studs, the interior with marbled paper and olive green velvet lining. Height 9 cm. Width 26.5 cm. Depth 10.5…

Corgi 511 Chipperfield's Poodle truck, blue red Chevrolet…

Chipperfield's Poodle Truck with Impala and Trainer

Corgi 511 Chipperfield's Poodle truck, blue red Chevrolet Impala pick-up with Trainer (Mary Chipperfield), 4 white and 2 black poodles still on Sprue complete with plastic dome, in window face box (E-M box VG)

Antique French marriage dome with red fabric cushion and sprays…

French Marriage Dome with Flowers and Cushion

Antique French marriage dome with red fabric cushion and sprays of flowers, approx 48 cm high, 30 cm wide

Antique French marriage dome, approx 53 cm high

French Marriage Dome - Antique 53cm High

Antique French marriage dome, approx 53 cm high

Antique French Marriage dome with single red velvet cushion,…

French Marriage Dome with Velvet Cushion (8 words)

Antique French Marriage dome with single red velvet cushion, approx 50 cm high

Antique French Marriage dome, approx 54 cm high

French Marriage Dome (Antique)

Antique French Marriage dome, approx 54 cm high

Large antique marriage dome, approx 43.5 cm high

Antique Marriage Dome - 43.5cm High

Large antique marriage dome, approx 43.5 cm high

A large 19th century oval Sheffield plate domed meat cover with…

19th Century Sheffield Plate Meat Cover with Engraving Panel

A large 19th century oval Sheffield plate domed meat cover with gadrooned border and detachable scroll handle. Inset silver engraving panel. Length 50 cm

A large silver plate meat cover, together with one other (2) 46…

Pair of Large Silver Meat Covers

A large silver plate meat cover, together with one other (2) 46 cm long & 41 cm long

Black Etruscan Pottery vase 8th - 6th century B.C, Cerveteri…

Etruscan Bucchero Skyphos with Glass Dome and Base

Black Etruscan Pottery vase 8th - 6th century B.C, Cerveteri Tomb with label stating Etruscan Bucchero Skyphos having two handles, comes with glass dome and base, height 7.5, width 16 cm, depth 9 cm.

Antique glass marriage dome, floral forms with seashell petals…

Floral Seashell Marriage Dome

Antique glass marriage dome, floral forms with seashell petals and decoration to base, height 50 cm (total).

Marklin 00/HO Gauge boxed 43600 Streamliner-set Amtrak, Baggage,…

Marklin Amtrak Streamliner Set - HO Gauge Boxed

Marklin 00/HO Gauge boxed 43600 Streamliner-set Amtrak, Baggage, Sleeper, coach, Vista dome, diner and Observation

An antique walnut dome top casket, 19th century, 30 cm high, 51…

19th Century Walnut Dome Top Casket

An antique walnut dome top casket, 19th century, 30 cm high, 51 cm wide, 28 cm deep

Victorian bridal display in glass dome, 19th century, 61 cm high

Victorian Bridal Display in Glass Dome

Victorian bridal display in glass dome, 19th century, 61 cm high

A Chanel Double Hook wallet. Features black leather exterior;…

Chanel Double Hook Wallet with CC Logo

A Chanel Double Hook wallet. Features black leather exterior; one side has a stitched CC logo and a dome which opens to a coin compartment. Other size has a dome which opens to a long bill compartment and eight credit card slots. Gold tone hardware.…

Large antique French marriage dome with cushion and floral…

Antique French Marriage Dome with Floral Cushion Decoration

Large antique French marriage dome with cushion and floral decoration

Antique French gilt-metal mantle clock under a glass dome.…

French Gilt-Metal Clock with Enamel Dial and Peasant Farmer

Antique French gilt-metal mantle clock under a glass dome. Circular enamel dial flanked by a peasant farmer

French marriage dome with a Mary bisque figure

Mary Bisque Figure Tops French Marriage Dome

French marriage dome with a Mary bisque figure

Mirek Smisek large cheese cloche, tenmoku over ash glaze,…

Tenmoku Cheese Cloche with Leaf Motif

Mirek Smisek large cheese cloche, tenmoku over ash glaze, concentric band with wax resist leaf motif. Impressed mark, 23 cm diameter

Large Victorian sterling silver sugar caster, pierced dome top…

Victorian Sterling Silver Sugar Caster, London 1897, Floral Decoration

Large Victorian sterling silver sugar caster, pierced dome top with fluted finial and embossed floral and scroll decoration, London 1897, 287 grams

A Victorian tall glass dome, on wooden stand, height 60 cm.

Victorian Glass Dome on Wooden Stand - 60cm Height

A Victorian tall glass dome, on wooden stand, height 60 cm.

Good Victorin Elkington silver plate meat dome marked to base,…

Victorian Elkington Silver Plate Meat Dome with Eagle Finial

Good Victorin Elkington silver plate meat dome marked to base, with decorative Eagle form finial and removable handle, crested insignia to both sides, length 38 cm.

Antique silver plated dome top serving dish by James Dixon,…

James Dixon Silver Plated Dome Serving Dish

Antique silver plated dome top serving dish by James Dixon, Sheffield, 32 cm wide, 20 cm high

Vintage silver plate meshed meat dome mesh dome with silver…

Silver Plate Meat Dome with Removable Handle

Vintage silver plate meshed meat dome mesh dome with silver plate border, removable handle, diameter 30 cm approx.

Antique silver plated dome top serving dish 37 cm wide, 23 cm…

Antique Silver Plated Dome Top Serving Dish

Antique silver plated dome top serving dish 37 cm wide, 23 cm high approx

A Victorian Walker & Hall Sheffield silver plated meat dome,…

Victorian Silver Plated Meat Dome by Walker & Hall

A Victorian Walker & Hall Sheffield silver plated meat dome, ornate bead pattern border above the rim. Height 30.5 cm and length 45.5 cm