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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An early 20th century all silver hip flask, plain form, the…

Antique Silver Hip Flask with Cup - Sheffield 1915

An early 20th century all silver hip flask, plain form, the dome lid with bayonet hinge fitting, removable cup. Sheffield 1915 by John Dixon & Sons Ltd. 217gms. Length 12.8 cm

Stilton cheese dome, blue and white rose decorated…

Stilton cheese dome, blue and white rose decorated Staffordshire Ironstone, England

Dome top sea trunk, with fitted interior, 93 cm wide

Dome Top Sea Trunk with Fitted Interior - 93cm Wide

Dome top sea trunk, with fitted interior, 93 cm wide

Two Victorian silver plate meat covers, crested.

Crested Victorian Silver Plate Meat Covers

Two Victorian silver plate meat covers, crested.

Gervasoni, suspension lamp, model bell 85, manufactured by…

Gervasoni, suspension lamp, model bell 85, manufactured by Gervasoni, black lacquered handwoven rattan in dome shape, height 63 cm, diameter 63 cm. Provenance: purchased from Anibou, Sydney

Gervasoni, suspension lamp, model bell 85, manufactured by…

Gervasoni, suspension lamp, model bell 85, manufactured by Gervasoni, black lacquered handwoven rattan in dome shape, height 63 cm, diameter 63 cm. Provenance: purchased from Anibou, Sydney

A large antique silverplated food dome with etched greyhound…

A large antique silverplated food dome with etched greyhound crest and motto 'Juste Et Droit' width 53 cm

A Victorian glass dome with wooden dolls house furniture, c1900,…

Victorian Dolls House Furniture in Glass Dome

A Victorian glass dome with wooden dolls house furniture, c1900, the circular giltwood base with original mirror top and low glass dome, housing a small collection of wooden dolls house furniture and doll. Height 24 cm, diameter 35 cm

Late Victorian silverplate meat dish cover with fixed rococo…

Victorian Silverplate Meat Dish Cover with Engraved Initials

Late Victorian silverplate meat dish cover with fixed rococo scroll handle and outset border, and engraved initials

Junghams mantle clock in a dome case with glass swinging door,…

Junghams Dome Mantle Clock with Westminster Chime

Junghams mantle clock in a dome case with glass swinging door, brass movement and a Westminster chime. Comes with key and pendulum, height 35.5 cm, width 30 cm, depth 22 cm

Bookcase: Continental dome topped walnut bookcase, c1930s.…

Dome-topped Walnut Bookcase, c1930s

Bookcase: Continental dome topped walnut bookcase, c1930s. Height 203 cm, width 113 cm, depth 43 cm

A yellow gold and diamond dome ring, Circa 1960's. 18ct yellow…

1960's Diamond Dome Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold

A yellow gold and diamond dome ring, Circa 1960's. 18ct yellow gold. Weight 9 grams

Set six antique port glasses the clear glass bowls with faceted…

Antique Port Glasses with Silver Plate Bases

Set six antique port glasses the clear glass bowls with faceted elliptical cuts, the silver plate bases with vase shape column on engraved dome foot

A Louis Vuitton monogram Vernis yellow bloom compact wallet.…

LV Yellow Bloom Compact Wallet

A Louis Vuitton monogram Vernis yellow bloom compact wallet. Features yellow monogram Vernis leather exterior with zip around closure. Interior is lined in smooth leather and features two card slots, a dome coin compartment and a long bill compartment.…

A Cartier Mastline wallet. Features Bordeaux leather exterior…

Cartier Mastline Wallet: Bordeaux Leather, CC Logo, 1993 (Authentic)

A Cartier Mastline wallet. Features Bordeaux leather exterior with embossed CC logo, gold tone edges and a slip pocket at back exterior. Dome pocket opens to leather interior with two pockets. Dimensions 8 cm x 8 cm. Circa 1993. Comes together with box…

A Tiffany & Co envelope clutch. Features patent blue leather…

Tiffany & Co Blue Patent Leather Envelope Clutch with Box

A Tiffany & Co envelope clutch. Features patent blue leather exterior in an envelope shape, with a dome closure. Beige interior with a single compartment. Dimensions 18.5 cm x 11.5 cm. Comes together with box.

Handsome Victorian claret jug, with silver plate cover, mount…

Victorian Silver-Plated Claret Jug with Cut Crystal Body

Handsome Victorian claret jug, with silver plate cover, mount and handle, set above a dimpled cut crystal body, height 20.5 cm

10ct gold and turquoise brooch, stamped 10k verso, featuring…

Turquoise and Gold Foliate Brooch

10ct gold and turquoise brooch, stamped 10k verso, featuring one larger and two smaller oval dome cut turquoise stones, against an organic foliate yellow gold setting, total weight 6.92gm, width 5.3 cm

A pair of opalescent glass candle holders, Barolac,…

Opalescent Butterfly Candle Holders by Barolac, Czechoslovakia

A pair of opalescent glass candle holders, Barolac, Czechoslovakia, circa 1935, the pair of glass dome candle holders, finely moulded with continuous decoration of large and small butterflies, etched mark to bases, height 5.5 cm diameter: 10 cm

A 14ct yellow gold Akoya pearl and black tiger's iron cocktail…

Akoya Pearl and Black Tiger's Iron Cocktail Ring

A 14ct yellow gold Akoya pearl and black tiger's iron cocktail ring, seventeen Akoya pearls, 4.5 mm with black tiger's eye gemstones mounted in a dome style ring, size N Wt 7.1 grams

A pair of 14ct yellow gold ivory & jade button earrings, two…

Gold & Jade Ivory Button Earrings

A pair of 14ct yellow gold ivory & jade button earrings, two half dome ivory cabochons inset with a 14ct yellow gold bezel set circular jade

An impressive silver plated meat cloche, late 19th century,…

19th Century Silver Plated Meat Cloche

An impressive silver plated meat cloche, late 19th century, with stamp for Drummond & Co, Melbourne, the dome with a cast scroll handle with beaded trims, beading to the lower rim and decorated with scrolling etched lily leaves and morning glory; marked…

A Chamberlains Worcester 'Stag Hunt' teapot, circa 1796-8,…

Chamberlains Worcester 'Stag Hunt' Teapot, 1796-8

A Chamberlains Worcester 'Stag Hunt' teapot, circa 1796-8, shape pattern 8, decorated with naive figures and dogs stalking a deer in a landscape setting within gold bordered cloud cartouches, the oval pot with a stepped dome lid and ring handle and ample…

Antique French marriage dome, of good quality, 51 cm high

French Marriage Dome - Antique Quality - 51cm High

Antique French marriage dome, of good quality, 51 cm high

Antique French glass marriage dome with an ebonized wooden base,…

French Glass Marriage Dome on Ebonized Base (9 words)

Antique French glass marriage dome with an ebonized wooden base, 44 cm high

Antique French marriage dome, approx 49 cm high

French Marriage Dome - Antique 49cm High

Antique French marriage dome, approx 49 cm high

Antique Elkington beaded serving tureen and gadrooned meat dome,…

Elkington Knight Crested Tureen and Meat Dome

Antique Elkington beaded serving tureen and gadrooned meat dome, both nicely crested with a knight and a crowned phoenix marked to base, circa 1865-97, approx 40 cm wide and smaller (2)

Antique French marriage dome, decorated with flowers & gilt…

French Marriage Dome with Gilt Metal Decoration

Antique French marriage dome, decorated with flowers & gilt metal decoration, approx. 54 cm high

Antique French marriage dome, approx 44 cm high

French Marriage Dome - Antique Beauty (7 words)

Antique French marriage dome, approx 44 cm high

Antique French marriage dome, approx 48 cm high

48cm Antique French Marriage Dome

Antique French marriage dome, approx 48 cm high

Antique French marriage dome, approx 52 cm high

French Marriage Dome - Antique 52cm High

Antique French marriage dome, approx 52 cm high

Antique French marriage dome, approx 54 cm high

French Marriage Dome - Antique Beauty (54cm)

Antique French marriage dome, approx 54 cm high

Antique French Marriage dome, approx 53 cm high

French Marriage Dome - Antique, 53cm High

Antique French Marriage dome, approx 53 cm high

Victorian Art Nouveau sterling silver sugar caster, cylindrical…

Victorian Art Nouveau Silver Sugar Caster

Victorian Art Nouveau sterling silver sugar caster, cylindrical shape with pierced dome top, with embossed stylised scrolling foliate pattern on wide circular base, Sheffield 1895, approx 171 grams

An antique silver plated mesh meat cover, 19th century, 23 cm…

19th Century Antique Silver Plated Meat Cover

An antique silver plated mesh meat cover, 19th century, 23 cm high, 36 cm wide, 29 cm deep

A Chinese bronze figure of a tall standing crane, head raised,…

Chinese Bronze Standing Crane Figure

A Chinese bronze figure of a tall standing crane, head raised, S-form neck, well detailed long feathers, raised on a dome base, dark patina. Height 44 cm

Vintage silver plate food dome engraved decoration, with…

Vintage silver plate food dome engraved decoration, with removable handle, marked for Mappin and Webb, Sheffield, diameter 46 cm.

Large Antique French marriage dome

Antique French Marriage Dome

Large Antique French marriage dome

Pair of French glass garden cloche (2)

French Glass Garden Cloche Pair

Pair of French glass garden cloche (2)

Antique French marriage dome, 41 cm high

French Marriage Dome - Antique 41cm High

Antique French marriage dome, 41 cm high

Antique French marriage dome

French Wedding Dome

Antique French marriage dome

Antique walnut document box, dome topped, with decorative brass…

Antique Walnut Document Box with Brass Accents

Antique walnut document box, dome topped, with decorative brass binding and handle, fitted interior, (height 16 cm, width 26 cm).

Pine and metal bound dome top trunk

Metal-bound Pine Dome Trunk

Pine and metal bound dome top trunk

An Old Sheffield Plate meat cover, with coat-of-arms (possibly…

Sheffield Plate Meat Cover with Coat-of-Arms

An Old Sheffield Plate meat cover, with coat-of-arms (possibly of a garter knight), crested with a horse passant erminois before the sun-in-his-splendour. Maker's mark: an orb over GK. Width 36.5 cm

Hanging pendant light, in the manner of Peill Pultzer blue…

Blue Glass Pendant Light with Frosted Shade (8 words)

Hanging pendant light, in the manner of Peill Pultzer blue glass dome shade with etched Pertruding frosted glass shade drop 75 cm

Three Victorian plated meat covers

Victorian Plated Meat Covers Trio

Three Victorian plated meat covers

Chrome levered desk lamp, 1960s style with a black leather band,…

1960s Style Chrome Desk Lamp with Leather Band and Dome Shade

Chrome levered desk lamp, 1960s style with a black leather band, & dome shade, height 44 cm

Antique French Japy Freres mantel clock, with striking movement…

French Japy Freres Mantel Clock with Ormolu Figural Case

Antique French Japy Freres mantel clock, with striking movement (bell) in figural ormolu case, contained in a glass dome and timber base, key and pendulum included, 43 cm high (dome)

Antique dome top trunk, 77 cm wide, 59 cm high

Antique Dome Top Trunk - 77x59cm

Antique dome top trunk, 77 cm wide, 59 cm high

Vintage German 400 day clock in glass dome case, 30 cm high

German 400 Day Clock in Glass Dome - Vintage

Vintage German 400 day clock in glass dome case, 30 cm high

Large Edwardian VII sterling silver sugar caster baluster shape,…

Edwardian Sterling Silver Sugar Caster with Floral Embossing

Large Edwardian VII sterling silver sugar caster baluster shape, pierced dome top with urn finial, fluted body with embossed florals and scrolls, London, 1903, maker, Sibray, hall & Co, Ltd (Charles Clement Pilling)

A jewellery tray, Chopard. Features black smooth leather base…

Chopard Leather Jewellery Tray with Red Velvet Lining

A jewellery tray, Chopard. Features black smooth leather base with red stitching and four dome closures to make tray flat. Red velvet lining with '150th anniversary' printed inside. Size 18 x 18 cm.

George V large sterling silver sugar caster by Asprey & Co…

Asprey & Co Sterling Silver Sugar Caster with Urn Finial

George V large sterling silver sugar caster by Asprey & Co plain footed baluster form, the pierced dome lid with urn finial, London, 1910, maker, Asprey & Co

Antique French marriage dome, 45 cm high

French Marriage Dome - Antique, 45cm High

Antique French marriage dome, 45 cm high

Antique French marriage dome, 45 cm high

Antique French Marriage Dome - 45cm High

Antique French marriage dome, 45 cm high

Large Victorian sterling silver sugar caster by the Goldmsiths…

Large Victorian sterling silver sugar caster by the Goldmsiths & Silversmiths Co, large Victorian sterling silver sugar caster by the Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co, traditional form, footed baluster shape, pierced dome top with urn finial, London 1893,…

A taxidermied three headed duckling in display cloche, height…

Three-Headed Duckling: Taxidermy Display in Cloche (16.5 cm)

A taxidermied three headed duckling in display cloche, height 16.5 cm

A 14ct white gold diamond and stone set pendant, oval dome with…

Floral Onyx Pendant with Diamonds and Rock Crystal

A 14ct white gold diamond and stone set pendant, oval dome with 3 stylised flowers in onyx, diamond and rock crystal to a background and bale set with round brilliant cut diamonds, length 38 mm, wt 9.13g.

A pair of silver plate meat covers, 19th century, the largest…

19th Century Silver Plate Meat Covers Pair

A pair of silver plate meat covers, 19th century, the largest 26 cm high, 45 cm wide, 34.5 cm deep

A silver ring by Georg Jensen of dome design, crafted in…

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Dome Ring, Size L

A silver ring by Georg Jensen of dome design, crafted in sterling silver, reference number 106, ring size L.

A silver plate meat cover and Cloche, the Larger by James Dixon…

Silver Meat Covers by Dixon & Hardy Bros

A silver plate meat cover and Cloche, the Larger by James Dixon & Son, the other by Hardy Brothers, the smaller with mesh side, 41 and 35 cm width

Japanese Morimora bisque character doll solid dome head with…

Japanese Morimora Bisque Character Doll with Bent Limb Body

Japanese Morimora bisque character doll solid dome head with brown eyes, closed kewpie type mouth on 5 piece bent limb body 27 cm marked M monogram Nippon

Louis Vuitton, Lucite 'Inclusion' ring, clear acrylic with gilt…

LV Lucite Inclusion Ring with Swarovski Crystals

Louis Vuitton, Lucite 'Inclusion' ring, clear acrylic with gilt monogram elements and Swarovski crystals encased within a high dome, stamped 'L Ga 0121', with pouch and box, size large (equivalent to a size P)

Antique French marriage dome, 49 cm high, 30 cm wide

French Marriage Dome - Antique 49cm High, 30cm Wide

Antique French marriage dome, 49 cm high, 30 cm wide

Antique French canted top marriage dome, gilt metal decoration…

French Antique Marriage Dome with Gilt Metal Decoration

Antique French canted top marriage dome, gilt metal decoration with red velvet cushion, 37 cm high, 23 cm wide, 14 cm deep

Antique French marriage dome, with mirrored display, 53 cm high,…

French Antique Marriage Dome with Mirrored Display

Antique French marriage dome, with mirrored display, 53 cm high, 34 cm wide, 18 cm deep

A South Sea pearl enhancer pendant, 9ct yellow gold, made as a…

South Sea Pearl Enhancer Pendant in 9ct Yellow Gold

A South Sea pearl enhancer pendant, 9ct yellow gold, made as a very simple short drop pendant of articulated design, featuring an oval South Sea pearl measuring 18 x 14 mm, white in colour with good lustre, capped in a gold dome and fitted with enhancer…

A Victorian silver plate meat cover, ornate handle, gadrooned…

Victorian Silver Plate Meat Cover with Armorial Design

A Victorian silver plate meat cover, ornate handle, gadrooned rim, armorial to front.

A sterling silver cased travelling perfume bottle, 1904…

Birmingham Sterling Silver Travel Perfume Bottle, 1904

A sterling silver cased travelling perfume bottle, 1904 Birmingham, with maker's mark for Clark & Sewell, the circular cushion shaped case embossed with angel's heads to the lid after a painting by Sir Joshua Reynolds, side hinged and with hinged dome lid…

Antique French marriage dome, 51 cm high

French Antique Marriage Dome - 51cm

Antique French marriage dome, 51 cm high

A German walnut cased dome top mantel clock. 35 cm high. (Key…

German Walnut Dome Mantel Clock

A German walnut cased dome top mantel clock. 35 cm high. (Key and pendulum in office)

Late Victorian silver plate food dome, with finial handle,…

Victorian Silver Plate Food Dome with Engraved Crest

Late Victorian silver plate food dome, with finial handle, above dome body, with engraved crest, above lower gadrooned border, length 36 cm

A Victorian 9ct yellow gold feather bird brooch, 1852, feathers…

Victorian Gold Bird Feather Brooch

A Victorian 9ct yellow gold feather bird brooch, 1852, feathers in the shape of a bird underneath a glass dome with a 9ct yellow gold engraved frame & brooch fitting

French marriage dome, 45 cm high

French Marriage Dome - 45cm Height

French marriage dome, 45 cm high

Antique French marriage dome, 47 cm high

Antique French Marriage Dome (9 words)

Antique French marriage dome, 47 cm high

Antique French dome topped canvas covered trunk, with wooden…

French Dome Topped Antique Canvas Trunk with Brass Strapping

Antique French dome topped canvas covered trunk, with wooden and brass strapping with metal handles, approx 57 cm high, 76 cm wide, 46 cm deep

Large antique French marriage dome, approx 56 cm high

Antique French Marriage Dome - 56cm High

Large antique French marriage dome, approx 56 cm high

Antique French marriage dome, approx 42 cm high, 33 cm wide

French Marriage Dome - Antique Beauty

Antique French marriage dome, approx 42 cm high, 33 cm wide

Antique French square glass marriage dome, approx 34 cm high

French Glass Marriage Dome - Antique Square, 34cm High

Antique French square glass marriage dome, approx 34 cm high

Antique French marriage dome with a red velvet cushion &…

French Marriage Dome with Red Velvet Cushion & Mirrors

Antique French marriage dome with a red velvet cushion & mirrors, approx 44 cm high

Antique French marriage dome, approx 44 cm high

French Marriage Dome - Antique, 44cm High

Antique French marriage dome, approx 44 cm high

Antique French marriage dome, approx 43 cm high

Antique French Marriage Dome - 43cm

Antique French marriage dome, approx 43 cm high

Dome top two door display cabinet, fitted with two drawers…

Dome Top Display Cabinet with Drawers

Dome top two door display cabinet, fitted with two drawers below approx 188 cm high, 96 cm wide, 42 cm deep

A large English silver plated meat dish cover with engraved…

19th Century Greek Key Meat Dish Cover with Crest

A large English silver plated meat dish cover with engraved Greek key design and family crest, 19th century, 29 cm high, 51 cm wide, 38 cm deep

A 1970s Wilesco steam engine built from kit, nickel plated…

1970s Wilesco Steam Engine Kit with Original Box

A 1970s Wilesco steam engine built from kit, nickel plated boiler, copper plated boiler house with embossed brick type walls, reversible brass cylinder with flywheel, safety valve, dome whistle, mounted on metal stand; base 26 x 21 cm, height 25 cm,…

A Victorian glass dome on stand, containing a gilded plaster…

A Victorian glass dome on stand, containing a gilded plaster crucifix, (with some old damage), height 55 cm.

Armand Marseille Asian character bisque baby doll, solid dome…

Armand Marseille Bisque Baby Doll with Asian Features

Armand Marseille Asian character bisque baby doll, solid dome black shaded baby hair, brown sleeping eyes closed mouth on bent limb composition body 45 cm, marked A.M. Germany 342./5K

Large Antique French marriage dome

Antique French Marriage Dome

Large Antique French marriage dome

Antique French marriage dome decorated with green velvet…

French Marriage Dome with Velvet Cushions & Floral Sprays

Antique French marriage dome decorated with green velvet cushions & floral sprays, 50 cm high

Antique French marriage dome decorated with cushion & gilt…

French Gilt Marriage Dome with Cushion Mounts

Antique French marriage dome decorated with cushion & gilt mounts, approx 48 cm high

Antique French marriage dome with blue & gilt vase, approx 48…

Blue & Gilt French Marriage Dome - 48cm High

Antique French marriage dome with blue & gilt vase, approx 48 cm high

Small antique French marriage dome standing 33 cm high

Antique French Marriage Dome (33cm)

Small antique French marriage dome standing 33 cm high

A French silver plated hanging censer, the large graduated and…

French Silver Plated Hanging Censer with Cherubs

A French silver plated hanging censer, the large graduated and shaped bowl with impressed foliate designs above a knopped and similarly decorated base, supported on chains by three winged cherubs attached to a dome with a hanging bail. Length 74 cm.…

Antique dome topped Saratoga trunk

Dome Top Saratoga Trunk

Antique dome topped Saratoga trunk

A small taxidermied heron, on black stand under a glass dome,…

Taxidermy Heron Under Glass Dome

A small taxidermied heron, on black stand under a glass dome, height 45 cm.

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

Gustav Becker 400 Day Clock with Glass Dome

Gustav Becker 400 day clock with flat disc pendulum and glass dome, suspension spring a/f, 30 cm high