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 large late Victorian silver plated meat cloche, 1886, with…

Victorian Silver Plated Meat Cloche

A large late Victorian silver plated meat cloche, 1886, with registration mark, the dome with a bold bead edge to the rim and plate of ring handle, with maker's stamp to interior with registration numbers, length 47 cm, width 37 cm

A French fuel lamp, 19th century, the lamp with a porcelain…

19th Century French Porcelain Fuel Lamp

A French fuel lamp, 19th century, the lamp with a porcelain font decorated with the transfer design of a woman in a plumed hat amidst foliage, raised on a shaped cast brass base, with original brass fittings and dials, and having a white dome glass shade…

A Sheffield Plate meat dome and tray, 1939, with maker's mark…

Sheffield Plate Meat Dome and Tray by Walker & Hall

A Sheffield Plate meat dome and tray, 1939, with maker's mark for Walker & Hall, a plain oval dome with an attached vegetal and reeded handle, with trademark, stamp, name and date letter stamp to dome interior, and an oval tray, length 47 cm, width 34 cm

A pair of Edwardian Booths silicon china tureens, circa 1906,…

Edwardian Booths Silicon China Tureens with Floral Decorations

A pair of Edwardian Booths silicon china tureens, circa 1906, retailed through Waring & Gillows, London, shaped square tureens with stepped dome covers with moulded floral finials and leafy mounts, transfer decorated with sprigs and swags united by…

French doll with dome, 50 cm high

50cm French Doll with Dome

French doll with dome, 50 cm high

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

French Marriage Dome on Ebonized Base (87.129)

Antique French marriage dome, glass dome on a ebonized wood base (87.129), 37 cm high

Antique French marriage dome, approx 38 cm high

French Antique Marriage Dome - 38cm Height

Antique French marriage dome, approx 38 cm high

A silver plated meat Cloche, late 19th century, with bell mark…

Late 19th Century Silver Plated Meat Cloche

A silver plated meat Cloche, late 19th century, with bell mark for William & George Sissons, the oval dome with a waisted rim, having an ornate cast and chased grape vine and leaf handle; bell mark of maker underside. Length 36 cm. Width 26.5 cm

Silver plated meat cover with engraved knight design to front,…

Engraved Knight Silver Plated Meat Cover

Silver plated meat cover with engraved knight design to front, approx 22 cm high, 35 cm wide

French virgin Mary and baby Jesus with dome, approx 37 cm high

French Virgin Mary and Baby Jesus with Dome Statue

French virgin Mary and baby Jesus with dome, approx 37 cm high

Silver plated meat dome with beaded border, maker M&S. Length…

M&S Silver Plated Meat Dome with Beaded Border

Silver plated meat dome with beaded border, maker M&S. Length 41 cm height 25 cm

Antique Chinese export dome topped Chinoiserie box, approx 12…

Antique Chinese Export Chinoiserie Dome Topped Box

Antique Chinese export dome topped Chinoiserie box, approx 12 cm high, 27 cm wide, 11 cm deep

A pair of 18ct gold stone set stud earrings, each of dome shape…

A pair of 18ct gold stone set stud earrings, each of dome shape set with colourless topaz, replacement butterflies (1 in 9ct, other metal), size 8.3 mm, wt. 1.90g.

A treen pedestal bowl and cover, 19th century, in turned burl…

A treen pedestal bowl and cover, 19th century, in turned burl wood with a dome cover and acorn finial, 23 cm high

A Schatz thousand day dome clock and a Schatz battery dome…

A Schatz thousand day dome clock and a Schatz battery dome clock, circa 1970, polished brass movement, dial and base with glass and plastic domes, the largest 23 cm high

A 9ct gold heart ring; dome top with pierced hearts motif, size…

Pierced Hearts 9ct Gold Ring, Size N

A 9ct gold heart ring; dome top with pierced hearts motif, size N, wt. 2.12g.

Edward VII sterling silver sugar caster, octagonal with pierced…

Octagonal Sterling Silver Sugar Caster, Chester 1909

Edward VII sterling silver sugar caster, octagonal with pierced dome top, Chester 1909

A Victorian walnut dome top tea caddy, with marquetry inlay,…

Victorian Walnut Tea Caddy with Marquetry Inlay

A Victorian walnut dome top tea caddy, with marquetry inlay, the interior with two compartments, width 25 cm

Victorian rosewood tea caddy with dome top with two lidded…

Victorian Rosewood Tea Caddy with Mother of Pearl Escutcheon

Victorian rosewood tea caddy with dome top with two lidded interior compartments and mother of pearl key escutcheon, sitting on bun feet. Size height 15 cm, width 20 cm, depth 13 cm

A clear glass food cover, French, circa 1900. 11 cm high, 14 cm…

French Glass Food Cover, Circa 1900

A clear glass food cover, French, circa 1900. 11 cm high, 14 cm diameter

A clear glass food cover, French, circa 1900. 17 cm high, 15.5…

French Glass Food Cover, Circa 1900

A clear glass food cover, French, circa 1900. 17 cm high, 15.5 cm diameter

George V sterling silver sugar caster traditional baluster form,…

George V Sterling Silver Sugar Caster with Urn Finial

George V sterling silver sugar caster traditional baluster form, the pierced dome lid with urn finial, London 1922, approx 108 grams

A cardholder wallet, Montblanc. Features caramel brown leather…

Montblanc Caramel Leather Cardholder Wallet

A cardholder wallet, Montblanc. Features caramel brown leather exterior with a dome closure with Montblanc emblem. Interior is brown leather and canvas with five card slots. Approximately 11 x 8 cm. Serial number Q9 7G.

George V sterling silver sugar caster, fluted baluster shape…

George V Sterling Silver Sugar Caster, Birmingham 1925

George V sterling silver sugar caster, fluted baluster shape with pierced dome top on square base, Birmingham 1925

Large sterling silver sugar caster plain baluster form with…

Pierced Dome Sterling Silver Sugar Caster

Large sterling silver sugar caster plain baluster form with pierced dome top, marks rubbed.

Two circular copper moulds with a swirl and dome design, French,…

19th Century French Copper Swirl Moulds

Two circular copper moulds with a swirl and dome design, French, 19th century, 13.5 cm and 13.25 cm diameter

George III sterling silver sugar caster plain baluster form,…

Georgian Sterling Silver Sugar Caster with Flaming Finial

George III sterling silver sugar caster plain baluster form, pierced dome lid with flaming finial, London, 1768, maker, Robert Peaston (with additional later unmarked pepperette lid)

C F Kling & Co bisque Belton type dome head shoulder plate doll,…

C.F. Kling & Co Bisque Shoulder Plate Doll, 30cm

C F Kling & Co bisque Belton type dome head shoulder plate doll, stationary blue eyes, closed mouth new dark mohair wig on rag body with bisque lower arms and legs 30 cm, marked 123 bell monogram

Vintage 400 day clock with disc pendulum, glass dome and enamel…

Vintage Fairfax & Roberts 400 Day Clock with Glass Dome

Vintage 400 day clock with disc pendulum, glass dome and enamel dial marked Fairfax and Roberts Sydney & London, 28 cm high

Tin toy vintage ME 089 Universe car with 'bump and go' mystery…

Vintage Tin Toy Car with Mystery Action and Lighted Dome

Tin toy vintage ME 089 Universe car with 'bump and go' mystery action and working lighted dome

A large late Victorian silver plate meat cover with engraved…

Engraved Silver Plate Meat Cover with Bird and Flower Design

A large late Victorian silver plate meat cover with engraved flower and bird decoration, a small dent and a patch of worn silver. Height 330 length 51.5 cm

An early 20th century Thai silver ice bucket, lobed circular…

Thai Silver Ice Bucket with Traditional Figures

An early 20th century Thai silver ice bucket, lobed circular tapered form, vacant shield form cartouches, framed by conforming panels incorporating traditional figures on a sinuous tendril ground, geometric patterned borders, twin shaped swing handles,…

Large and small plated meat covers (2)

Plated Meat Covers: Big & Small

Large and small plated meat covers (2)

George III sterling silver pepperette, traditional footed vase…

George III Silver Pepperette, London 1776

George III sterling silver pepperette, traditional footed vase shape, pierced dome top with urn finial, London 1776, approx 94 grams

19th century French silver plate meat dome and stand with acorn…

French Silver Plate Meat Dome with Oak Leaf Handle

19th century French silver plate meat dome and stand with acorn and oak leaves to handle stamped marks and engraved armorial measures 49 cm wide

Large antique silver plate meat dome measures 51 cm wide

Antique Silver Plate Meat Dome - 51cm Wide

Large antique silver plate meat dome measures 51 cm wide

Antique French marriage dome, approx 35 cm high

French Marriage Dome - Antique 35cm Height

Antique French marriage dome, approx 35 cm high

A jasperware possibly Wedgwood lidded ceramic food dome with…

Wedgwood Jasperware Ceramic Food Dome with Lid

A jasperware possibly Wedgwood lidded ceramic food dome with four steam holes, height 28 cm

Silver plate food dome

Silver Food Dome for Elegant Dining

Silver plate food dome

Victorian Elkington & Co silver plated meat cover, with date…

1888 Elkington & Co Silver Plated Meat Cover

Victorian Elkington & Co silver plated meat cover, with date letter 'C' for 1888, 45.5 cm wide

Good Sheffield silver plated meat cover maker HJ, 29 cm wide…

Sheffield Silver Plated Meat Cover by HJ - 29cm

Good Sheffield silver plated meat cover maker HJ, 29 cm wide approx.

Elkington antique silver plated breakfast dish oval shaped with…

Antique Silver Plated Breakfast Dish with Revolving Dome Top

Elkington antique silver plated breakfast dish oval shaped with revolving dome top and ivory handle, 32 cm wide

An early/mid 20th century Australian silver and glass dome bar…

Australian Silver and Glass Dome Bar Magnifier with Kookaburra

An early/mid 20th century Australian silver and glass dome bar magnifier, the long glass bar with silver ends, one end mounted with a kookaburra. Stamped marks 'Pittle' Length 23 cm.

Mushroom lamp, c.1970s, chrome base with green polymer dome…

Mushroom lamp, c.1970s, chrome base with green polymer dome shade, height 32 cm (untested)

George V sterling silver sugar caster, footed octagonal shape,…

1933 Sheffield Sterling Silver Octagonal Sugar Caster - 138g

George V sterling silver sugar caster, footed octagonal shape, pierced dome top with urn finial, Sheffield 1933, 138 grams

George II sterling silver sugar caster, traditional footed…

George II Sterling Silver Sugar Caster, London 1757, Jabez Daniell

George II sterling silver sugar caster, traditional footed baluster form, the pierced dome lid with urn finial, London 1757, maker Jabez Daniell

German 400 day anniversary clock by Juhnesurhenfabrik, C:1930…

400 Day Anniversary Clock by Juhnesurhenfabrik (1930)

German 400 day anniversary clock by Juhnesurhenfabrik, C:1930 double elephant logo, plastic dome, ball pendulam and key.

Queen Elizabeth II sterling silver sugar caster, footed…

1956 Birmingham Sterling Silver Sugar Caster with Flaming Finial

Queen Elizabeth II sterling silver sugar caster, footed baluster shape, pierced dome top with flaming finial, Birmingham 1956

Schatz 400 day anniversary clock not tested, complete with…

Schatz 400 Day Anniversary Clock with Glass Dome

Schatz 400 day anniversary clock not tested, complete with glass dome, 30 cm high, 18 cm diameter

Antique silver plate food dome with monogram and motto: 'Exitus…

Antique Silver Plate Food Dome with Motto and Monogram

Antique silver plate food dome with monogram and motto: 'Exitus Acta Probat,' The Outcome Justifies the Deed, some plate loss, diameter 46 cm.

A large silverplate engraved food dome

Engraved Silverplate Food Dome

A large silverplate engraved food dome

Small 400 day dome clock flat bed pendulum with figures, glass…

Flat Bed Pendulum Dome Clock with Figures - 18cm High

Small 400 day dome clock flat bed pendulum with figures, glass dome, 18 cm, high

Large Victorian silver plated meat dome maker: Elkington, width…

Victorian Elkington Silver Plated Meat Dome - 46cm Width

Large Victorian silver plated meat dome maker: Elkington, width 46 cm

Large silver plate dome food cover

Silver plate food dome cover

Large silver plate dome food cover

Antique French dome topped trunk, approx 63 cm high, 76 cm wide,…

French Dome Topped Trunk - Antique

Antique French dome topped trunk, approx 63 cm high, 76 cm wide, 51 cm deep

An early 20th century silver sugar sifter, plain baluster form,…

1915 Silver Sugar Sifter with Pierced Dome Top

An early 20th century silver sugar sifter, plain baluster form, the tall dome top with shaped pierced detail, some attention required. Birmingham 1915. 207gms. Height 19 cm

Small antique French marriage dome, approx 19 cm high, 24 cm…

Antique French Marriage Dome - 19x24 cm

Small antique French marriage dome, approx 19 cm high, 24 cm wide

Antique French marriage dome

French Marriage Dome

Antique French marriage dome

Waterbury antique American dome top mantle clock in rosewood…

Waterbury antique American dome top mantle clock in rosewood case, eight day time and strike movement with Arabic numerals, 19th century, 44 cm high

A Georgian Sheffield Plate meat cover with engraved armorial…

A Georgian Sheffield Plate meat cover with engraved armorial crest, early 19th century, 20 cm high, 35 cm wide

An antique English walnut glove box with dome top, 19th century,…

19th Century English Walnut Glove Box with Dome Top

An antique English walnut glove box with dome top, 19th century, 27 cm wide

An antique English silver plated meat cover with engraved…

Antique English Silver Plated Meat Cover with Crest

An antique English silver plated meat cover with engraved armorial crest, by A.B. Savory & Sons of London, 19th century, 21 cm high, 35.5 cm wide.

An English silver plated meat dish cover engraved with the…

McCulloch Family Crest Meat Dish Cover

An English silver plated meat dish cover engraved with the McCULLOCH family crest, 19th century, 21 cm high, 30 cm wide, 23cn deep

A Victorian silver plated oval meat cover with beaded edge and…

Victorian Silver Plated Meat Cover with Beaded Edge

A Victorian silver plated oval meat cover with beaded edge and detachable handle. By Rogers Sheffield. Length 30 cm

George V sterling silver sugar caster, George V sterling silver…

George V Silver Sugar Caster, Birmingham 1915

George V sterling silver sugar caster, George V sterling silver sugar caster, traditional form, the pierced dome top with urn finial, Birmingham 1915, approx 160 grams

19th century Wedgwood Jasperware biscuit barrel, of cylindrical…

Wedgwood Jasperware Biscuit Barrel with Silver Plate Cover

19th century Wedgwood Jasperware biscuit barrel, of cylindrical form, decorated in relief with classical figures in a garden setting, in white on blue, impressed Wedgwood to base, with silver plate cover, handle and base, height 18 cm

A silver plate mesh food cloche, early 20th century, by James…

Early 20th Century Silver Plate Food Cloche

A silver plate mesh food cloche, early 20th century, by James Dixon & Sons, Sheffield, of typical dome form, with a broad silver plated and moulded foot rim band, with hanging ring, and a reeded oval handle to a shaped plate, marked to the interior,…

Antique French floral marriage dome, 37 cm high, 16 cm wide

Antique French Floral Marriage Dome - 37cm x 16cm

Antique French floral marriage dome, 37 cm high, 16 cm wide

Antique French marriage dome with fruit, A/F to glass, 39 cm…

French Marriage Dome with Fruit, 39cm High

Antique French marriage dome with fruit, A/F to glass, 39 cm high

A sterling silver pedestal sugar caster, 1937 Sheffield, with…

1937 Sheffield Sterling Silver Sugar Caster by Walker & Hall

A sterling silver pedestal sugar caster, 1937 Sheffield, with maker's mark for Walker & Hall, an octagonal pear-shaped caster with a pierced dome lid with a cup and cover finial, hallmarked to upper body and maker's mark also to foot, silver weight 108gr,…

Antique French marriage dome, approx 40 cm high

French Marriage Dome - Antique 40cm High

Antique French marriage dome, approx 40 cm high

Antique French marriage dome, approx 37 cm high

French Marriage Dome: Antique Beauty, 37cm High

Antique French marriage dome, approx 37 cm high

French marriage dome, approx 50 cm high

French Marriage Dome - 50cm Height

French marriage dome, approx 50 cm high

A silver-plated meat dome with an etched fern leaf border

Etched Fern Silver Meat Dome

A silver-plated meat dome with an etched fern leaf border

Antique French glass marriage dome, approx 50 cm high

French Glass Marriage Dome - Antique 50cm High

Antique French glass marriage dome, approx 50 cm high

Pair of dome top trunk with metal mounts

Metal-Mounted Dome Top Trunk Pair

Pair of dome top trunk with metal mounts

A vintage walnut Dutch-style hanging dome top wall cabinet,…

Walnut Dutch-style Hanging Wall Cabinet with Glass Panels

A vintage walnut Dutch-style hanging dome top wall cabinet, with panelled glazed door, glazed sides and two internal serpentine shelves. With key. 90 cm x 30 cm x 1020.

A pair of gold and blue zircon earrings, dome form set with…

A pair of gold and blue zircon earrings, dome form set with round blue zircon, hook fittings, 9ct gold, 3.75gms

A 400 day clock with Gustav Becker, German, circa 1910, solid…

Gustav Becker 400-Day Clock, German, Circa 1910

A 400 day clock with Gustav Becker, German, circa 1910, solid pendulum, the dome 31 cm high

Large silver plated dome food cover

Silver Plated Food Dome Cover

Large silver plated dome food cover

An Antique Sheffield plate oblong entree dish, cover and two…

Antique Sheffield Plate Entree Dish with Warming Stand

An Antique Sheffield plate oblong entree dish, cover and two handled warming stand, circa 1820, 34 x 21 cm

A Victorian pewter meat cover, by James Dickson & Sons, on a…

Victorian Pewter Meat Cover on Pottery Plate

A Victorian pewter meat cover, by James Dickson & Sons, on a pottery meat plate, 47 x 32 cm

Large silver plated food dome

Silver Plated Food Dome - Large Size

Large silver plated food dome

Vintage Schatz Jahresuhrenfabrik 400 day lever clock with white…

Vintage Schatz 400 Day Lever Clock with Glass Dome

Vintage Schatz Jahresuhrenfabrik 400 day lever clock with white dial & glass dome cover, key included, height 31 cm

A Celine Macadam Zip Pouch. Features brown Macadam coated…

Celine Macadam Zip Pouch

A Celine Macadam Zip Pouch. Features brown Macadam coated canvas exterior with tan leather trim and two zip compartments. Interior is lined in tan leather and features a dome pocket and a zip pocket in the main compartment. Silver tone hardware.…

Victorian burr walnut & brass bound dome top jewellery box,…

Burr walnut dome jewellery box with lift-out trays

Victorian burr walnut & brass bound dome top jewellery box, with two lift out trays, adapted from a stationery box

Armand Marseille Asian character bisque baby doll, solid dome…

Armand Marseille Bisque Baby Doll with Asian Character Features

Armand Marseille Asian character bisque baby doll, solid dome black shaded baby hair, brown sleeping eyes closed mouth on bent limb composition body 27 cm, marked a. Ellar with star M. Germany 2.K

Antique silver plated dome top server on four feet & revolving…

Antique Silver Plated Revolving Server with Monogram

Antique silver plated dome top server on four feet & revolving top, monogram to lid, 21 cm high approx.

QEII sterling silver sugar caster slightly tapering cylindrical…

Barker Ellis Sterling Silver Sugar Caster with Urn Finial

QEII sterling silver sugar caster slightly tapering cylindrical form, the pierced dome lid with urn finial, raised band and gadrooned base, Birmingham, 1971, makers, Barker Ellis silver Co.

A freshwater pearl necklace with gemset clasp, dome shape…

Freshwater Pearl Necklace with Sapphire and Diamond Clasp

A freshwater pearl necklace with gemset clasp, dome shape cultured pearls to a 14ct gold clasp set with a dark blue sapphire encircled by 12 old single cut diamonds

Silver plated meat dome decorative removable handle, small…

Silver Plated Meat Dome with Removable Handle (36cm)

Silver plated meat dome decorative removable handle, small dents to side, diameter 36 cm

Antique Japanese Imari food dome late 19th century, height 21…

Antique Japanese Imari Food Dome (19th Century)

Antique Japanese Imari food dome late 19th century, height 21 cm approx.

An Edwardian silver bowl, dome shaped base, ornately embossed…

Ornate Edwardian Silver Flower Bowl

An Edwardian silver bowl, dome shaped base, ornately embossed with leaves and flowers. 340gms. Diameter 23 cm

A tall Georgian sterling silver urn shaped spice shaker with…

Georgian Sterling Silver Spice Shaker with Floral Decoration

A tall Georgian sterling silver urn shaped spice shaker with reeded edges, square foot and pierced dome top. The body with later Victorian raised floral decoration. By Peter, Ann, William Bateman. London, 1800

A silver plated meat dome, with beaded scrolling handle. Length…

Beaded Handle Silver Plated Meat Dome (8 words)

A silver plated meat dome, with beaded scrolling handle. Length 40 cm.

A silver torah yad, inset with an oval facetted red stone,…

Silver Torah Yad with Red Stone Inset

A silver torah yad, inset with an oval facetted red stone, openwork dome finial. Bearing A.K, city 1864 marks, 20th century reproduction. Length 40.5 cm. Weight 106g.