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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Antique French marriage dome

French Wedding Dome

Antique French marriage dome

A Moorcroft 'Petal Dome' vase, designer Rachel Bishop (2012),…

Moorcroft Petal Dome Vase by Rachel Bishop (2012)

A Moorcroft 'Petal Dome' vase, designer Rachel Bishop (2012), Shape 102/3, height 9.5 cm. Historic retail $NZ467

An Indian Colonial silver sugar caster. 800 silver,…

Indian Colonial Silver Sugar Caster with Queen Anne Style

An Indian Colonial silver sugar caster. 800 silver, unidentified maker's mark, 19th century, the footed baluster shaped caster with pierced dome cover and urn finial in Queen Anne style, marked 800 & Hallmarked under rim with maker's mark Eg. Weight 227g,…

A Wedgwood 'Ferrara' blue and white liqueur bottle, 1911,…

Wedgwood 'Ferrara' Blue & White Liqueur Bottle, 1911

A Wedgwood 'Ferrara' blue and white liqueur bottle, 1911, manufactured for Humphrey Taylor & Co London distillers, the pedestal baluster vase with a small dome lid, continuously decorated with ships in port scenes; distiller's stamp, Wedgwood stamp,…

Antique French marriage dome, approx. 43 cm high

French Marriage Dome - Antique Beauty

Antique French marriage dome, approx. 43 cm high

A German bisque miniature figurine, circa 1920s, the porcelain…

German Bisque Bathing Belle Figurine

A German bisque miniature figurine, circa 1920s, the porcelain bathing belle wearing a cloche bathing cap and attired in a handstitched fabric tunic and wearing painted blue shoes; unmarked. Height 14 cm

French Marriage dome, approx 38 cm high

French Marriage Dome - 38cm Height

French Marriage dome, approx 38 cm high

Silver plated and mesh meat cover

Silver Plated Mesh Meat Cover

Silver plated and mesh meat cover

A 9ct gold diamond ring, 12 mm wide tapered dome ring set with…

9ct Gold Diamond Tapered Dome Ring

A 9ct gold diamond ring, 12 mm wide tapered dome ring set with 51 single cut diamonds, size K1/2, wt. 4.66g.

A 9ct gold amethyst cocktail ring, dome mount claw set with 8…

9ct Gold Amethyst Cocktail Ring with Triangular Cut Stones

A 9ct gold amethyst cocktail ring, dome mount claw set with 8 triangular cut amethyst, size S-T, wt. 8.2g

19th century Wedgwood cheese dome, Jasperware decorated in…

Wedgwood Jasperware Cheese Dome with Psyche and Cupid

19th century Wedgwood cheese dome, Jasperware decorated in relief with Psyche and cupid (small chip to underside of rim) Dia 24 cm

Pair 9ct dome earrings, plain domes with twist frame, pierced

Twisted Frame Dome Earrings in 9ct Gold

Pair 9ct dome earrings, plain domes with twist frame, pierced

A small Sheffield plate meat cover, with ornate Ducal crest to…

Sheffield Plate Meat Cover with Ducal Crest

A small Sheffield plate meat cover, with ornate Ducal crest to the front, restrained gadrooning to rim.

A 1930s silver octagonal sugar sifter, baluster faceted form,…

1930s Silver Sugar Sifter with Tall Dome Cover

A 1930s silver octagonal sugar sifter, baluster faceted form, pierced tall dome cover. Sheffield 1938 by James R. Ogden & Sons Ltd. 237gms. Height 20 cm

Early Victorian silver plated food cover previously re-silver…

Silver Plated Victorian Food Cover, 29 cm

Early Victorian silver plated food cover previously re-silver plated, 29 cm wide, 20 cm high approx

George III sterling silver sugar caster, traditional baluster…

George III sterling silver sugar caster, traditional baluster form, pierced dome top with urn finial, London 1763

Large Victorian silver plate food dome

Victorian Silver Plate Food Dome

Large Victorian silver plate food dome

German domed brass 400 day clock brass movement marked for…

German Brass 400 Day Clock with Dome

German domed brass 400 day clock brass movement marked for German manufacture, on brass base, key available, pendulum unavailable, under glass dome, untested, height 30 cm, total dome dimension.

Graduated pair silver plate meat covers marked for James Dixon,…

James Dixon Graduated Silver Plate Meat Covers with Monogram

Graduated pair silver plate meat covers marked for James Dixon, each monogrammed, diameter 30 cm and 35 cm.

Vintage graduated pair silver plate meat domes each with…

Vintage Silver Plate Meat Domes with Removable Handle (Pair)

Vintage graduated pair silver plate meat domes each with removable handle, marked to interior and # 406, dent to side of larger dome, diameter 31 cm and 35 cm approx.

Edwardian VII sterling silver sugar caster, traditional footed…

Edwardian Sterling Silver Sugar Caster with Urn Finial

Edwardian VII sterling silver sugar caster, traditional footed vase shape form, the pierced dome lid with urn finial, Chester 1902, approx 187 grams

Victorian mesh food cover. Heavy silver plated construction…

Victorian Silver Plated Mesh Food Cover

Victorian mesh food cover. Heavy silver plated construction with beaded foot ring & ornate handle. 37 x 29 cm

A Georgian to early Victorian covered glass vase, circa early…

Georgian/Victorian Glass Vase with Diamond Point Decoration

A Georgian to early Victorian covered glass vase, circa early to mid 19th century, the goblet shaped vase with a pointed dome lid and finial, with diamond point decoration to the body and raised upon a faceted pedestal and a stepped square form base.…

Antique French marriage dome, approx 26 cm high

French Marriage Dome (Antique, 26cm)

Antique French marriage dome, approx 26 cm high

Impressive antique French marriage dome, decorated with red…

Antique French Marriage Dome with Red Velvet & Mirror

Impressive antique French marriage dome, decorated with red velvet & central mirror, approx 50 cm x 34 cm

An Hermes jaune Soleil coin purse. Features jaune leather…

Hermes Jaune Soleil Coin Purse

An Hermes jaune Soleil coin purse. Features jaune leather exterior with a gold tone dome engraved Hermes Paris. Leather interior with a single compartment which folds out fully. Gold tone hardware. Dimensions 9 x 6.5 cm.

9ct framed portrait cameo brooch, with 14ct single cultured…

Cameo Brooch, Pearl Earrings and Silver Dome Earrings Set

9ct framed portrait cameo brooch, with 14ct single cultured pearl earrings and pair silver gilt dome earrings, both with screw backs

Edwardian sterling silver sugar castor, hallmarked, Sheffield,…

Antique Sterling Silver Sugar Castor with Classical Motifs

Edwardian sterling silver sugar castor, hallmarked, Sheffield, 1907, S.H, with acorn finial, above a pierced dome and cylinder body decorated with classical motifs of garlands and flower heads, total weight 147gm, height 17 cm

A 14ct yellow gold garnet & Akoya pearl ring, twelve round…

Garnet & Pearl Dome Ring in 14ct Yellow Gold

A 14ct yellow gold garnet & Akoya pearl ring, twelve round garnets, 0.35ct with seven round akoya pearls, 4-5 mm mounted in a dome style ring. Provenance: The Verna Jane Arthur Collection. Size O Wt 4.5 grams

An Art Nouveau 18ct yellow gold natural pearl hat pin, one…

Art Nouveau Pearl Hat Pin with Leaf Design

An Art Nouveau 18ct yellow gold natural pearl hat pin, one natural pearl, 3.5 mm mounted above a leaf shaped dome, Wt 4 grams

A sterling silver sugar caster, 1925 Birmingham, with maker's…

1925 Birmingham Sterling Silver Sugar Caster with Inscription

A sterling silver sugar caster, 1925 Birmingham, with maker's marks for Albert Edward Jones, of lightly hammered cylindrical form having a pierced dome lid with ball, finial and rosette border, a rope twist band to the base, bearing an inscription to the…

A large Victorian silver plated meat Cloche. Late 19th century,…

Victorian Silver Plated Meat Cloche by James Dixon & Sons

A large Victorian silver plated meat Cloche. Late 19th century, with marks for James Dixon & Sons with bugle and banner, the oval dome with a mesh frieze, having a cross over twig style handle. Height 28 cm. Length 44.5 cm. Width 34.5 cm

French marriage dome, approx. 49 cm high

French Marriage Dome: 49cm High

French marriage dome, approx. 49 cm high

A Hardy Brothers silver-plate meat dome and tray 40 cm

Hardy Brothers Silver-Plate Meat Dome and Tray Set

A Hardy Brothers silver-plate meat dome and tray 40 cm

Antique French marriage dome, approx 36 cm high

French Marriage Dome - Antique Beauty

Antique French marriage dome, approx 36 cm high

Antique French marriage dome, approx 58 cm high

French Marriage Dome - Antique Beauty

Antique French marriage dome, approx 58 cm high

Antique French marriage dome with red cushion, approx 43 cm high

French Marriage Dome with Red Cushion - Antique

Antique French marriage dome with red cushion, approx 43 cm high

Antique French marriage dome, approx 34 cm high

French Marriage Dome - Antique 34cm Height

Antique French marriage dome, approx 34 cm high

19th century decorative silver plated food dome

Silver Plated Decorative Food Dome

19th century decorative silver plated food dome

A large late Victorian silver plated meat cloche, late 19th…

Late Victorian Silver Plated Meat Cloche by Kay & Co

A large late Victorian silver plated meat cloche, late 19th century, with marks for Kay and Co., the oval dome with a bold bead edge to the rim and ring handle, with maker's stamp to interior with registration numbers. Height 23.5 cm, length 36 cm, width…

A Chinese gilt bronze incense burner, squat circular raised on…

Chinese Gilt Bronze Incense Burner with Lion Dog Handles

A Chinese gilt bronze incense burner, squat circular raised on three legs, two lion dog side handles, the pierced dome cover surmounted by a seated temple dog. Height 20.5 cm

Dome pendant light, amber and perspex, Australia, c 1970s

Amber Perspex Dome Pendant Light, 1970s Australia

Dome pendant light, amber and perspex, Australia, c 1970s

A Jasperware Wedgwood cheese dome and base (dome A/F)

Wedgwood Jasperware Cheese Dome and Base (A/F)

A Jasperware Wedgwood cheese dome and base (dome A/F)

A taxidermied bird display in a glass dome. 26 cm high

Avian Display in Glass Dome

A taxidermied bird display in a glass dome. 26 cm high

English hallmarked sterling silver Edward VII teapot with a…

Edwardian Sterling Silver Teapot with Ebony Handle

English hallmarked sterling silver Edward VII teapot with a hinged dome lid, gadrooned detail, ebony handle & finial. Birmingham, 1901, maker Joseph Gloster Ltd. Condition, good, loose hinge & handle, height, 12 cm, weight including handle, 257g

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

Blue Glass Pendant Light with Frosted Shade, Hairline Crack

Hanging pendant light, in the manner of Peill Pultzer blue glass dome shade with etched Pertruding frosted glass shade drop 111 cm a/f hairline crack

Antique French marriage dome, 45 cm high

Antique French Marriage Dome - 45cm High

Antique French marriage dome, 45 cm high

A Victorian silver plated domed meat cover

Victorian Silver Plated Meat Cover Dome

A Victorian silver plated domed meat cover

A Georgian style sterling silver sugar castor of eight lobed…

Georgian Sterling Silver Sugar Castor, London 1912

A Georgian style sterling silver sugar castor of eight lobed petal form with pierced dome top and bud finial. London, 1912. Height 17.5 cm

French bulle battery clock C.1920, no dome, not working, 37 cm…

1920 French Bulle Battery Clock - Not Working

French bulle battery clock C.1920, no dome, not working, 37 cm high, 22 cm wide

14ct yellow gold ring with oval facetted synthetic sapphire,…

Oval Sapphire Gold Ring with High Dome Shoulders

14ct yellow gold ring with oval facetted synthetic sapphire, high dome shoulders, 5.2g

Vintage silver plate meat dome engraved decoration, removable…

Engraved Vintage Silver Plate Meat Dome (36 cm diameter)

Vintage silver plate meat dome engraved decoration, removable handle, diameter 36 cm

German solid dome bisque shoulder plate character baby doll,…

German Bisque Character Baby Doll in Antique Gown

German solid dome bisque shoulder plate character baby doll, all moulded painted features open/closed mouth with two bottom teeth on rag body with bisque lower limbs 42 cm wearing antique christening gown, marked made in Germany Ges no 9.16 Gesch 8/0

Gebruder Knoch solid dome bisque shoulder plate character baby…

Bisque Character Baby Doll in Antique Christening Gown

Gebruder Knoch solid dome bisque shoulder plate character baby doll, all moulded painted features open/closed mouth on rag body with composition lower limbs 44 cm, marked crossed bones made in Germany ges no 4056/0 a wearing antique christening gown

A pair of small sterling silver candlesticks and a pair of…

Sterling silver candlesticks and salt/pepper pots set

A pair of small sterling silver candlesticks and a pair of Continental salt and pepper pots, 1966 Birmingham, with maker's marks for A.T. Cannon Ltd, the small weighted sticks with plain urn nozzles, a knopped waist and a spreading foot with a beaded band…

Antique French marriage dome with red fabric cushion & two…

French Marriage Dome with Cushion and Mirrors

Antique French marriage dome with red fabric cushion & two mirrors

Antique French marriage dome, approx 55 cm high

Antique French Marriage Dome - 55cm

Antique French marriage dome, approx 55 cm high

Antique French marriage dome

French Marriage Dome Antique

Antique French marriage dome

A multi sapphire dome ring, pave-set, in silver. Size O1/2-P1/2.…

Sapphire Dome Ring, Pave-Set in Silver

A multi sapphire dome ring, pave-set, in silver. Size O1/2-P1/2. Weight 12.2g.

A late 18th century Indian tulwar, hand forged, curved,…

18th Century Indian Tulwar with Silver Koftgarli Decoration

A late 18th century Indian tulwar, hand forged, curved, laminated, fullered, single edged with last section forming a double edge spear point kilij style blade. The one piece steel hilt decorated with all-over silver koftgarli of small crosses, saucer…

Two Victorian silver plated meat dish covers, of plain dome…

Victorian Silver Plated Meat Dish Covers with Handles

Two Victorian silver plated meat dish covers, of plain dome shape with detachable handles, one with beaded rim, length 29.5 cm, the other with a plain rim, length 35 cm, both with Sheffield maker's marks.

A Cartier Must de Cartier Clutch. Features bordeaux leather…

Bordeaux Leather Cartier Clutch with Gold Tone Accents

A Cartier Must de Cartier Clutch. Features bordeaux leather exterior with embossed Cartier logo at front, gold tone corners and a magnetic dome closure at front flap. Interior is lined in red leather with two long slip pockets. Gold tone hardware.…

A Givenchy leather wallet. Made in Italy. Features dark purple…

Givenchy Leather Wallet with Dome Closure and Gold Hardware

A Givenchy leather wallet. Made in Italy. Features dark purple leather exterior with heat stamped Givenchy logo. Dome closure opens to purple leather interior with three long bill compartments, a zip coin compartment and six built-in credit card slots.…

A vintage timber trunk, 19th century, the dome topped trunk of…

19th Century Copper Strapped Timber Trunk

A vintage timber trunk, 19th century, the dome topped trunk of shapely form with copper brass strapping and studwork, height 45 cm, width 71 cm, depth 43 cm

A pair of sterling silver candlesticks, 1992 Birmingham, with…

Sterling Silver Candlesticks with Thread Designs

A pair of sterling silver candlesticks, 1992 Birmingham, with maker's marks for W.I Broadway & Co, of simple knopped design with urn form nozzles and dome bases, elegantly embellished with concentric thread designs; both hallmarked to foot, total weight…

A sterling silver sugar caster and a similar pepper pot, 1911…

Sterling Silver Sugar Caster and Pepper Pot Set

A sterling silver sugar caster and a similar pepper pot, 1911 Birmingham, with maker's mark for Mappin & Webb; 1934 London, with maker's mark for Richard Comyns, an octagonal pear shaped caster with a stepped base, pierced dome cap with finial; the small…

A French porcelain pot pourri, cylindrical form with a…

French Porcelain Hunting Scene Pot Pourri

A French porcelain pot pourri, cylindrical form with a continuous band of painted of a hunting scene, with moulded hands and a dome cover, possibly Minton. 33 cm high

A silver topped cut glass tea canister, probably 19th century.…

19th Century Silver Topped Cut Glass Tea Canister

A silver topped cut glass tea canister, probably 19th century. the straight-sided glass canister with notched canted corners and rounded shoulders, with star forms to both faces and a flat base with a ground pontil, the unmarked silver collar with a…

Antique French glass square form Marriage dome, approx 36.5 cm…

French Antique Glass Marriage Dome - 36.5 cm Height

Antique French glass square form Marriage dome, approx 36.5 cm high

French marriage dome, approx 50 cm high

French Marriage Dome - 50cm Height

French marriage dome, approx 50 cm high

Silver-plated meat dome (slight A/F) by Walker and Hall of…

Walker & Hall Sheffield Silver Meat Dome (A/F)

Silver-plated meat dome (slight A/F) by Walker and Hall of Sheffield

Victorian marquetry burr walnut tea caddy with a dome top.…

Victorian Burr Walnut Tea Caddy with Marquetry Dome Top

Victorian marquetry burr walnut tea caddy with a dome top. Dimensions 22.5 x 13.5 x 15.5 cm

Dressel, Cuno & Otto German 6 inch doll with bisque head, blue…

German Bisque Doll in Glass Dome

Dressel, Cuno & Otto German 6 inch doll with bisque head, blue sleeping eyes, wig, open mouth, bisque body, arms & legs wearing old dress and wig (in glass dome)

Two probable S Bergmann Jr. & Co all bisque baby dolls solid…

S. Bergmann Jr. & Co. All Bisque Baby Dolls & Pram

Two probable S Bergmann Jr. & Co all bisque baby dolls solid dome heads painted features, moving limbs 11 cm with tinplate dolls pram marked Germany P 2

Gebruder Heubach bisque character clockwork crying & walking…

Crying Walking Character Doll by Gebruder Heubach

Gebruder Heubach bisque character clockwork crying & walking doll solid dome socket head with painted feature on card body 24 cm marked monogram Germany

George III sterling silver sugar caster, vase shape with…

Georgian Sterling Silver Sugar Caster, London 1783

George III sterling silver sugar caster, vase shape with pierced dome top, beaded borders, and engraved initials, London 1783, maker Thomas shepherd

An American silver Guernsey cream jug, the plain spherical body…

American Silver Guernsey Cream Jug with Ribbed Body

An American silver Guernsey cream jug, the plain spherical body with pronounced medial rib, the dome lid with overhead handle, woven main handle, stamped marks to base including 1½ PINTS. 326gm, height 15.5 cm.

George III sterling silver sugar caster, traditional baluster…

George III sterling silver sugar caster, traditional baluster shape, the pierced dome top with urn finial, London 1792, approx 128 grams

Contemporary lamp, bamboo motif resin dome shade on a brass…

Bamboo Dome Lamp on Brass Base

Contemporary lamp, bamboo motif resin dome shade on a brass trumpet style base. Height 63 cm

Victorian glass dome with etched leaf decorations and silver…

Etched Leaf Glass Dome with Silver Handle

Victorian glass dome with etched leaf decorations and silver plated handle

A mid-20th century electro-magnetic dome clock, the glass…

Electro-Magnetic Dome Clock with Gilt German Movement

A mid-20th century electro-magnetic dome clock, the glass cylinder dome enclosing the gilt exposed German movement, the circular tapered platform base with adjustable feet, height 23 cm, battery required, apparently working.

Victorian etched glass cheese dome & under plate, with floral…

Victorian Etched Glass Cheese Dome with Floral Decoration

Victorian etched glass cheese dome & under plate, with floral and leaf decoration, width 23.5 cm

Mid Victorian glass dome on stand with floral arrangement

Victorian Glass Dome Floral Arrangement

Mid Victorian glass dome on stand with floral arrangement

Large silver plated oval breakfast dish with revolving dome top,…

Silver Plated Revolving Breakfast Dome

Large silver plated oval breakfast dish with revolving dome top, 33 cm wide approx.

Victorian Jasper Ware cheese dome in the Wedgwood fashion, with…

Jasper Ware Wedgwood-style Cheese Dome (27cm) with Chip

Victorian Jasper Ware cheese dome in the Wedgwood fashion, with chip to interior. Diameter 27 cm

An Old Sheffield Plate food dome, with acanthus embellished…

Acanthus-handled Sheffield Plate food dome with noble crest

An Old Sheffield Plate food dome, with acanthus embellished handle, Crested: a bird rising from a Coronet of Nobility. 37 cm x 26.5 cm

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

German Flat Disc Pendulum Clock with Glass Dome

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

Gustav Becker 400 day anniversary clock with flat disc pendulum…

Gustav Becker Anniversary Clock with Glass Dome

Gustav Becker 400 day anniversary clock with flat disc pendulum and glass dome.

Vintage washstand with hammered copper fountain and bowl…

Antique Copper Washstand with Fountain and Bowl

Vintage washstand with hammered copper fountain and bowl mounted on a dome topped stand with pegged joins, 50 cm wide, 48 cm deep, 182 cm high

Chippendale style china cabinet with dome top, mirrored back…

Chippendale China Cabinet with Dome Top and Mirrored Back

Chippendale style china cabinet with dome top, mirrored back and adjustable glass shelves, 76.5 cm wide, 44 cm deep, 188.5 cm high

A pave set emerald dome dress ring; silver

Emerald Dome Pave Dress Ring in Sterling Silver

A pave set emerald dome dress ring; silver

A Hermes Levain coin purse. Features orange leather exterior…

Hermes Orange Leather Coin Purse with Silver Tone Hardware

A Hermes Levain coin purse. Features orange leather exterior with a silver tone dome engraved Hermes Paris. Leather interior with a single compartment which folds out fully. Silver tone hardware. Dimensions 9.0 cm x 6.5 cm. Stamped X. Production period…

A bat printed sucrier in the manner of New Hall, circa…

A bat printed sucrier in the manner of New Hall, circa 1800-1810, the oval sucrier with high set handles, having a pointed dome lid and finial, printed in black with vignettes and sprigs of summer fruits, a gold foliate border to the collar and handles;…

Impressive antique French marriage dome decorated with sprays…

Floral Mirror Marriage Dome

Impressive antique French marriage dome decorated with sprays of flowers & mirrors

French marriage dome, approx 35 cm high

French Marriage Dome - 35cm

French marriage dome, approx 35 cm high

Small antique French marriage dome standing 35 cm high

Antique French Marriage Dome (35cm)

Small antique French marriage dome standing 35 cm high