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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Wade young Princess Elizabeth figure under dome a cellulose…

Cellulose Princess Elizabeth Figure Under Glass Dome

Wade young Princess Elizabeth figure under dome a cellulose figure of young Princess Elizabeth, on footed wood base, under glass dome, circa 1930s, height 27 cm approx, dome.

George III Old Sheffield Plate meat cloche, with silver panel…

George III Sheffield Plate Meat Cloche with Engraved Armorials

George III Old Sheffield Plate meat cloche, with silver panel engraved armorial, maker's mark H.S, 37.5 cm wide, 21 cm high

Vintage silver plate meat dome marked for WM & S, possibly…

Vintage Silver Plate Meat Dome, WM & S Marked

Vintage silver plate meat dome marked for WM & S, possibly William Marples & Sons. Diameter 41 cm

A 9ct yellow gold ring, arabesque dome design. Stamped 9ct.…

9ct Yellow Gold Arabesque Dome Ring, Size N

A 9ct yellow gold ring, arabesque dome design. Stamped 9ct. Size N. Weight 2.7g

A large Victorian pewter meat cloche, second half 19th century…

Victorian Pewter Meat Cloche with Gadrooned Band

A large Victorian pewter meat cloche, second half 19th century the oval dome meat cover with a bold gadrooned band and scrolled handle, unmarked. Height 24 cm, length 37.5 cm, width 25.5 cm

Silver plate food dome, height 21 cm, a/f

21cm Silver Food Dome - A/F

Silver plate food dome, height 21 cm, a/f

An English silver plate oval meat dome. Provenance: The…

English Silver Plate Meat Dome from Interior Designer's Collection

An English silver plate oval meat dome. Provenance: The country collection of an interior designer 42 x 32 cm

A Fairfax & Roberts silver plate meat dome, very good condition,…

Fairfax & Roberts Silver Plate Meat Dome (W 36cm)

A Fairfax & Roberts silver plate meat dome, very good condition, W 36 cm

A silver plate oval meat dome, height 30 cm, diameter 37 cm

Silver Oval Meat Dome, 30cm Height, 37cm Diameter

A silver plate oval meat dome, height 30 cm, diameter 37 cm

Victorian glass display dome. With footed brown stained later…

Victorian Glass Dome on Brown Stained Base

Victorian glass display dome. With footed brown stained later base, height 34 cm (dome), diameter 37 cm (base)

An Edwardian sterling silver topped Bristol blue glass Dredger,…

Edwardian Silver Topped Blue Glass Dredger

An Edwardian sterling silver topped Bristol blue glass Dredger, 1914 London, with rubbed maker's mark, the elegant obelisk form dredger with a screw top compressed dome lid with petite star cut outs; hallmarked to lid. Height 11 cm.

Dome topped mantle clock, has pendulum, no key, approx 25 cm…

Dome Mantle Clock with Pendulum

Dome topped mantle clock, has pendulum, no key, approx 25 cm high, 52 cm wide, 12 cm deep

Antique French marriage dome, approx 37 cm high

French Antique Marriage Dome, 37cm High

Antique French marriage dome, approx 37 cm high

An antique 9ct gold pique brooch; half round dome inlaid with…

An antique 9ct gold pique brooch; half round dome inlaid with fleur de lis, 2 tone gold and mother of pearl detail, size 21 mm, wt. 3.31g.

A Victorian silver locket brooch, floral engraved oval dome top…

Victorian Silver Floral Locket Brooch

A Victorian silver locket brooch, floral engraved oval dome top to geometric double surround and vacant glass locket compartment to rear, size 43 x 33 mm, wt. 8.69g.

A Givenchy studded leather cuff bangle, 55 mm wide dark brown…

Studded Leather Cuff Bangle by Givenchy

A Givenchy studded leather cuff bangle, 55 mm wide dark brown leather cuff with 3 gold tone dome studs to press stud clasp, length 18 cm.

A Furla bifold wallet. Features pink grained leather exterior…

A Furla bifold wallet. Features pink grained leather exterior with Furla silver tone logo and back slip pocket. Dome closure opens to two main compartments, two slip pockets, 12 card holders, and zip pocket. Dimensions 19.5 cm x 10 cm.

An early 20th century silver pillar form icing sugar sifter,…

Silver Sugar Sifter with Removable Dome Top

An early 20th century silver pillar form icing sugar sifter, cylindrical form, removable dome top. Birmingham 1915 by Henry Williamson Ltd. Height 8.8 cm, oak filled base. 99.5gms.

German solid dome bisque character baby doll blue eyes closed…

German Bisque Baby Doll, Blue Eyes, 21cm, Marked Germany

German solid dome bisque character baby doll blue eyes closed mouth on 5 piece bent limb body 21 cm marked Germany 8/0

Large silver plate meat dome, width 48 cm

48 cm Silver Plate Meat Dome

Large silver plate meat dome, width 48 cm

Silver plated dome top server, 37 cm wide, 23 cm high

Silver Plated Dome Top Server - 37x23cm

Silver plated dome top server, 37 cm wide, 23 cm high

Collection of shells in dome top glass case, 33 cm high

Dome Top Shell Collection Display

Collection of shells in dome top glass case, 33 cm high

George V sterling silver sugar caster, baluster shape pierced…

George V Silver Sugar Caster, Birmingham 1929

George V sterling silver sugar caster, baluster shape pierced dome top with flaming finial, fluted lower half on square base Birmingham 1929

A 19th century Chinese bronze incense burner, compressed…

19th Century Chinese Bronze Dragon Incense Burner

A 19th century Chinese bronze incense burner, compressed spherical form, the body with two large panels of relief dragon and mystic pearl decoration below a frieze of stiff leaf design, the pierced dome cover with a relief band of crashing wave design…

Old Baltic pine dome top chest. Hinge requires repair. Length…

Baltic Pine Dome Chest - Hinge Repair Needed

Old Baltic pine dome top chest. Hinge requires repair. Length 57 cm. Height 25 cm

A silver plated meat dish cover, 20th century, 23 cm high, 27…

A silver plated meat dish cover, 20th century, 23 cm high, 27 cm wide

A battery powered dome clock, together with a vintage Parker…

Battery & Vintage Clocks Set

A battery powered dome clock, together with a vintage Parker mammoth nickel plated alarm clock, 20th century, (2 items), the larger 19 cm high

A German 400 day anniversary clock in glass dome with…

German 400-Day Anniversary Clock in Glass Dome, 20th Century

A German 400 day anniversary clock in glass dome with decorative engraved square dial, 20th century, 30 cm high overall

A diamond dome shaped ring, twenty small diamonds (one missing)…

Diamond Dome Ring with Missing Stone

A diamond dome shaped ring, twenty small diamonds (one missing) 9ct yellow gold. Size L. Weight 2.6g.

Boxed cutlery, servers, meat dish cover and trays, silver plate…

Antique Cutlery and Serveware Set with Meat Cover

Boxed cutlery, servers, meat dish cover and trays, silver plate and pewter, 19th and 20th century, the meat cover 34.5 cm across

A dome ring, set with 32 round cut orange garnets, on 9ct…

Orange Garnet Dome Ring on 9ct Gold

A dome ring, set with 32 round cut orange garnets, on 9ct yellow gold. Size T. By Sts Jewellers. Weight 3.4g.

A dome ring, 9ct yellow gold. Size M. Weight 1.9g

9ct Yellow Gold Dome Ring, Size M

A dome ring, 9ct yellow gold. Size M. Weight 1.9g

Kieninger & Obergfell German 400 day dome clock, 20th century,…

German dome clock by Kieninger & Obergfell, 20th century

Kieninger & Obergfell German 400 day dome clock, 20th century, 30.5 cm high

A Bavarian painted amber glass cheese dome and dish, possibly…

A Bavarian painted amber glass cheese dome and dish, possibly Theresienthal, Bavaria, circa 1900 the circular dome with finial decorated with gold lined bands of flower heads and scrolling foliage between beaded and gilded bands, on a matching dish with…

A Kate spade flower compact wallet. Features black leather…

Kate Spade Flower Compact Wallet

A Kate spade flower compact wallet. Features black leather exterior with flower pattern, Id slot at back and a zip around coin compartment. Dome closure opens to black interior with a long bill compartment and six card slots. Light golden tone hardware.…

A Victorian Royal Worcester swan handled 'Decanter', 1888,…

Victorian Worcester Swan Handled Decanter

A Victorian Royal Worcester swan handled 'Decanter', 1888, pattern 1048, registration mark, of elegant spreading dome shape with a slender pouring spout, the handle in the form of a finely moulded spread winged swan, decorated with sprays of gilt and iron…

A large silver plate meat dome. Provenance: The Badgery family,…

Badgery Family's Silver Meat Dome

A large silver plate meat dome. Provenance: The Badgery family, 45 x 27 cm

A silver plate meat dome with engraved floral detail 33 x 47 x…

Engraved Floral Silver Meat Dome

A silver plate meat dome with engraved floral detail 33 x 47 x 36 cm

Antique French marriage dome

French Wedding Dome Antiques

Antique French marriage dome

A Victorian Sheffield plate food Cloche, theird quarter 19th…

Victorian Sheffield Plate Food Cloche

A Victorian Sheffield plate food Cloche, theird quarter 19th century, with maker's mark for John round & Son. Of typical dome form, with a beaded rim and a scrolled handle also with a graduated bead motif; with marks to interior and signature globe marked…

French antique marriage dome, approx 40 cm high

Antique French Marriage Dome - 40cm

French antique marriage dome, approx 40 cm high

Kundo German 400 day dome clock marked Kieninger & Obergfell…

Kieninger & Obergfell 400 Day Dome Clock

Kundo German 400 day dome clock marked Kieninger & Obergfell made in Germany. 10 Jewels, height 29 cm

A silver plate two handled dish, Sheffield, 19th century and a…

Sheffield 19th Century Two-Handled Silver Plate Dish and Cloche

A silver plate two handled dish, Sheffield, 19th century and a silver plate cloche, the cloche 21 cm high

A German dome mantle clock, with ornate floral detailing.…

Ornate German Dome Mantle Clock

A German dome mantle clock, with ornate floral detailing. Height 29 cm, diameter 17 cm

A Chinese porcelain blue and white decorated ruyi sceptre,…

Chinese Blue and White Ruyi Sceptre

A Chinese porcelain blue and white decorated ruyi sceptre, plain form, the dome pierced head with scrolls, salamanders and a bat framing the central circular coin type panel, the shaft entirely decorated front and reverse. Fine character marks in…

A clear glass food cover, French, circa 1900. 18.5 cm high, 20…

French Glass Food Cover, Circa 1900

A clear glass food cover, French, circa 1900. 18.5 cm high, 20 cm diameter

A clear glass food cover, French, circa 1900. 19 cm high, 14.5…

French Glass Food Cover, Circa 1900

A clear glass food cover, French, circa 1900. 19 cm high, 14.5 cm diameter

An oak cased dome mantle clock, height 31 cm

Oak Dome Mantle Clock - 31cm Height

An oak cased dome mantle clock, height 31 cm

An Edwardian silver plate meat cover, together with large…

Edwardian Silver Plate Meat Cover & Kettle Set

An Edwardian silver plate meat cover, together with large engraved silver plate kettle (2) 32 cm width & 32 cm high

Lady's pendant ball watch by C. Bucherer, Lucerne, on 9ct gold…

Lady's pendant ball watch by C. Bucherer, Lucerne, on 9ct gold bow brooch with broken and absent section, Swiss 15 jewel lever movement under magnifying glass dome back.

A late 19th century Chinese carved ivory counter container, the…

Carved Ivory Container with Garden Scene

A late 19th century Chinese carved ivory counter container, the circular box with screw lid and dome top, entirely finely carved with a scene of figures within a walled garden.

George III sterling silver sugar caster, traditional baluster…

1774 George III Sterling Silver Sugar Caster by Thomas Daniell

George III sterling silver sugar caster, traditional baluster shape, pierced dome top with flaming finial, London 1774, maker Thomas Daniell, 70 grams

Gebruber Heubach solid dome bisque pouty character baby all…

Gebruber Heubach Bisque Pouty Baby Doll 29cm Germany

Gebruber Heubach solid dome bisque pouty character baby all painted and moulded features on 5 piece bent limb body 29 cm marked monogram Germany

Corgi 805, Hardy Boys - 1912 Rolls Royce Silver Ghost, with…

Rolls Royce Silver Ghost with Figures in Window Box

Corgi 805, Hardy Boys - 1912 Rolls Royce Silver Ghost, with figures in blue, yellow and red, gold wheels. Mint in good original window box, complete with figure group in dome

Silver plate meat cover

Silver meat cover

Silver plate meat cover

A pair of late Victorian sterling silver octagonal pepper…

Victorian Silver Pepper Shakers with Pierced Dome Top

A pair of late Victorian sterling silver octagonal pepper shakers baluster shaped with pierced dome top. Birmingham, 1897. Height 9 cm

A Louis Vuitton Blue Epi Wallet. Features blue epi exterior…

A Louis Vuitton Blue Epi Wallet. Features blue epi exterior with two dome pockets. One is a coin compartment and other dome pocket opens to six card slots and a bill compartment. Gold tone hardware. Dimensions 11 x 10 cm. Date code MI0928. Production…

Pair 9ct circular dome earrings open weave design, modern clip…

Open Weave Dome Earrings with Modern Clip Backs

Pair 9ct circular dome earrings open weave design, modern clip backs

Antique French marriage dome, approx 47 cm high

Antique French Marriage Dome - 47cm High

Antique French marriage dome, approx 47 cm high

Victorian burr walnut dome top tea caddy, with cut brass mounts,…

Victorian Burr Walnut Dome Top Tea Caddy

Victorian burr walnut dome top tea caddy, with cut brass mounts, interior empty, 24 cm wide, 16 cm high

Glass dome & brass 400 day clock, with key, broken suspension…

Brass Clock with Glass Dome and Broken Pendulum Wire

Glass dome & brass 400 day clock, with key, broken suspension wire on pendulum

German 400 day clock, with disc pendulum and glass dome, 30 cm…

German Disc Pendulum Clock with Glass Dome

German 400 day clock, with disc pendulum and glass dome, 30 cm high approx

Good vintage silver plate & crystal claret jug embossed…

Embossed Silver Plate & Crystal Claret Jug with Bacchus Spout

Good vintage silver plate & crystal claret jug embossed decoration to silver plate cover and handle, Bacchus mask head decoration to spout, to cut crystal claret jug, height 28 cm.

Victorian glass dome on stand 26 cm high.

Victorian Glass Dome on Stand - 26cm

Victorian glass dome on stand 26 cm high.

Vintage wood cased mantle clock, dial marked ECIB with crossed…

Vintage ECIB Wood Cased Mantle Clock

Vintage wood cased mantle clock, dial marked ECIB with crossed arrows, (Hamburg America Clock Company, '), wood cased with dome top, pillared decoration, key and pendulum available, (height 34 cm).

A Chinese export ware tureen and dish, early to mid 20th…

Chinese Export Tureen and Dish with European Scenes

A Chinese export ware tureen and dish, early to mid 20th century, of typical oval tureen form with pierced bracket handles, the stepped dome lid with a gilt finial, decorated to reserves with European scenes of rural pursuits, and further embellished with…

A dome ring, with geometric design, 9ct yellow gold. Size S.…

Geometric Dome Ring in 9ct Yellow Gold - Size S

A dome ring, with geometric design, 9ct yellow gold. Size S. Weight 3.7g

Victorian crested silver plated food dome Sheffield, Boardman…

Victorian Silver Plated Food Dome by Sheffield Boardman & Glossop

Victorian crested silver plated food dome Sheffield, Boardman and Glossop

An English silver plate oval meat dome

Silver Plate Oval Meat Dome

An English silver plate oval meat dome

A Victorian spirit lamp with a blue glass font, 19th century,…

Blue Glass Victorian Spirit Lamp

A Victorian spirit lamp with a blue glass font, 19th century, with a hexagonal base with cast and pierced scrolling motifs and bead borders to a dome shaped stem and supporting a bowl-shaped font in clear blue with an internal quilted motif, with original…

Silver plate meat dome with plain handle, circa 1900. Made by…

Antique Walker & Hall Meat Dome

Silver plate meat dome with plain handle, circa 1900. Made by Walker & Hall. Ex Helena Downie Antiques (copy of receipt in office) approx 42 cm high, 30 cm wide

A sterling silver sugar caster 1961/2 Sheffield, with maker's…

1961/2 Sheffield Sterling Silver Sugar Caster by Edward Viner

A sterling silver sugar caster 1961/2 Sheffield, with maker's mark for Edward Viner. Of carinate form with a pierced dome lid with finial and raised on a stepped spreading base; crisply hallmarked to the body. Silver weight 142gr. Height 17.5 cm

French marriage dome, approx 39 cm high

French Marriage Dome - 39cm High

French marriage dome, approx 39 cm high

Four items of silver jewellery, a pair of 4 mm wide hoop…

Silver Jewelry Set: Hoops, Bangle, Ring, and Band

Four items of silver jewellery, a pair of 4 mm wide hoop earrings with lever fittings, diam. 33 mm, engraved slide bangle, width 5.7 mm, diam 64 mm to 75 mm, tapered dome ring, width 12 mm, size S, and elipse band, width 11.3 mm, size Z++, total wt. 33…

A pair of sterling silver octagonal facetted pepper shakers…

Octagonal Sterling Silver Pepper Shakers, London 1860

A pair of sterling silver octagonal facetted pepper shakers with pierced dome tops and bud finial. London, Britannia 1860. Height 11.5 cm

Antique French marriage dome, approx 42 cm high

French Marriage Dome - Antique, 42cm High

Antique French marriage dome, approx 42 cm high

Two small Victorian silver plated food covers, including W.…

Pair of Victorian Silver Plated Food Covers, W. Hutton Sheffield

Two small Victorian silver plated food covers, including W. Hutton, Sheffield,26 cm wide (largest)

Fairfax and Roberts silver plated meat dome, width 36 cm approx

Silver Plated Meat Dome - Fairfax and Roberts

Fairfax and Roberts silver plated meat dome, width 36 cm approx

Antique silver plated meat cover 42 cm high approx

Antique Silver Plated Meat Cover - 42cm Height

Antique silver plated meat cover 42 cm high approx

Victorian oval glass dome cover 32 cm high

Victorian Oval Glass Dome - 32cm Height

Victorian oval glass dome cover 32 cm high

George V sterling silver sugar caster, traditional form,…

George V Sterling Silver Sugar Caster, Chester 1924

George V sterling silver sugar caster, traditional form, pierced dome top with urn finial, Chester 1924, approx 174 grams

A Stokes silver plate galleried cloche with ornate handle,…

Stokes Silver Plate Cloche with Ornate Handle

A Stokes silver plate galleried cloche with ornate handle, height 9 cm

Silver plate dome top serving dish with interior trays, width…

Silver Plate Serving Dish with Interior Trays

Silver plate dome top serving dish with interior trays, width 35.5 cm x height 20 cm

Peter Stichbury shino glazed teapot, dome form, with dribbled…

Shino Teapot with Dribbled Glaze by Peter Stichbury

Peter Stichbury shino glazed teapot, dome form, with dribbled glaze effects, overhead cane handle. Impressed potter's mark. Provenance: from the collection of one of the potter's nephews. He attended many of the open days where Peter invited the family,…

Good Edwardian silver dome top serving tureen with large twin…

Edwardian Silver Serving Tureen with Pharaoh Finial

Good Edwardian silver dome top serving tureen with large twin handles and Pharaoh finial, width 42 cm

A Victorian dome top copper mould of plain circular section.…

Victorian Copper Dome Mould, 10cm Height

A Victorian dome top copper mould of plain circular section. Height 10 cm

Majolica pottery cheese dome & stand. Moulded panels decorated…

Bird & Lily Pond Majolica Cheese Dome & Stand

Majolica pottery cheese dome & stand. Moulded panels decorated with birds & lily ponds.

Victorian rosewood' tea caddy. Dome top; mother of pearl key…

Victorian Rosewood Tea Caddy with Silvered Sections

Victorian rosewood' tea caddy. Dome top; mother of pearl key escutcheon. Two internal lidded silvered sections. Bun feet. Length 21 cm

Two EPNS meat covers (2)

Pair of EPNS Meat Covers

Two EPNS meat covers (2)

A French 'Mont Joye' glass perfume bottle, early 20th century,…

Enamel Painted Mont Joye Glass Perfume Bottle

A French 'Mont Joye' glass perfume bottle, early 20th century, the straight sided bottle with an internal rib pattern, a waisted neck and flared rim beautifully enamel painted with violets and fine gilt embellishments, the rim and dome glass stopper as if…

Antique French Marriage dome. 43 cm high

French Marriage Dome - Antique

Antique French Marriage dome. 43 cm high

An American electric novelty mantel clock with automated water…

Automated Water Font Mantel Clock with Glass Dome

An American electric novelty mantel clock with automated water font feature, under glass dome, 20th century, 31 cm high

Keininger & Obergfell German 400 day dome clock with black…

German Dome Clock with Black Finish, 20th Century

Keininger & Obergfell German 400 day dome clock with black painted finish, 20th century, 31 cm high

A silver torah yad, with openwork dome finial. Bearing stamps A.…

Silver Torah Yad with Openwork Dome Finial, Warsaw 1867 Stamp

A silver torah yad, with openwork dome finial. Bearing stamps A.K, Warsaw 1867. 20th century reproduction. Length 29.5 cm. Weight 75g.

An Edwardian Sheraton Revival mantel clock, early 20th century…

Edwardian Sheraton Revival Mantel Clock, Mahogany Dome, Enamel Dial

An Edwardian Sheraton Revival mantel clock, early 20th century the enamel dial with Roman numerals in a well-figured mahogany dome topped case with satinwood inlay and stringing, upon a plinth base raised on brass bun feet, with brass cylinder movement,…

19th century English silver plate and crystal bowl the silver…

English Silver Plate and Crystal Leaf Bowl

19th century English silver plate and crystal bowl the silver plate cover set with cow finial, set into a crystal bowl with etched leaf motif to the exterior, height 9 cm and diameter 14 cm