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 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

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.…

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…

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

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 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.

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

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 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

'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 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

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 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

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

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

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

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…