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"Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life." Picasso
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Pewter - Old, but New |
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Pewter is a white alloy consisting principally of tin, with small amounts of antimony and copper. In the past, pewter referred to any alloy made from tin and lead. Early English pewter from other countries contained as much as 30% lead. Pewter used for food vessels must be lead free and contain 92% tin, 6.7% antimony, and 1.2% copper.
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| Tin is the fourth most precious metal in the world and was used by mankind as early as the Bronze Age. |
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Antimony has been known since the days of ancient Egypt and Rome. |
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| Copper was one of the first known metals to humans and was probably mined in the free state as long ago as the 5th Century B.C. |
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Pewter does not tarnish. However, over time, it will darken in color. This patina is what endears many people to pewter. If you prefer its original luster, you may shine it up with the finest steel wool (0000). |
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"Have nothing in your houses you do not know to be useful of believe to be beautiful." William Morris
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